Chelsea, scheduled for April 6, 2025, presents an intriguing encounter as both teams vie for crucial points. Chelsea, currently positioned fourth in the league standings, aims to solidify its top-four status following a recent victory over Tottenham . Conversely, Brentford seeks to enhance its European qualification prospects despite a challenging home record this season . The match will be pivotal for both clubs as they navigate the final stretch of the season.
Brentford, with slim European aspirations, need near-perfect form and favourable results elsewhere, starting with a morale-boosting win against Chelsea.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Brentford predicted lineup (4-3-3): Mark Flekken (GK), Sepp van den Berg, Nathan Collins, Ethan Pinnock, Keane Lewis-Potter, Christian Noergaard, Vitaly Janelt, Mikkel Damsgaard, Bryan Mbeumo, Yoane Wissa, Kevin Schade.
Chelsea predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Robert Sanchez (GK), Reece James, Tosin Adarabioyo, Levi Colwill, Marc Cucurella, Moises Caicedo, Enzo Fernandez, Noni Madueke, Cole Palmer, Pedro Neto, Nicolas Jackson.
Flekken in goal and key players such as Mbeumo and Wissa in attacking roles . Chelsea's lineup remains uncertain due to injuries impacting key players like Wesley Fofana; however, they welcome back notable contributors Jackson and Palmer . This dynamic could significantly influence the outcome of the match.
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Midfielder Mathias Jensen is expected to be on the bench, having recovered from an illness that has kept him out of the last two games.
As for Chelsea, Maresca has confirmed that defender Wesley Fofana and midfielder Romeo Lavia have both suffered fresh injury blows.
The pair have sustained muscle injuries, with the Chelsea boss indicating that Lavia is likely to return to action before Fofana.
Omari Kellyman is out for the rest of the season with a hamstring issue, while Mykhaylo Mudryk is serving a provisional suspension after he tested positive for a banned substance in December.
Brentford will be hoping to avoid a fifth straight home league game without victory against this opponent, having lost two and drawn two of their last four such matches. After winning the reverse fixture back in December 2-1, Chelsea are now looking to complete the league double over their West London rivals for the first time since the 1946-47 season. Notably, both sides have been good in attack this season, with both having already surpassed the 50-goal mark.
For those wishing to follow the action live, streaming options vary by region. In the UK, fans can listen via BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra while US audiences can access coverage through NBC or Telemundo . As both teams prepare for this critical fixture with varying forms—Chelsea having won three out of their last four matches—anticipation builds around what promises to be an engaging contest at Brentford’s home ground .
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