Brentford will face Chelsea on Sunday in an exciting West London derby, a fixture that has proven to be competitive since Brentford secured promotion to the Premier League.
Head-to-Head Record
In their encounters in the Premier League, Brentford holds a record of 3 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses against Chelsea. However, Chelsea emerged victorious in their previous meeting at Stamford Bridge, winning 2-1 thanks to goals from Marc Cucurella and Nicolas Jackson in a match played just before Christmas.
Match Details
- Date: Sunday, April 6, 2025
- Kick-off Time: 2:00 PM BST
- Venue: Gtech Community Stadium
Where to Watch
In the UK, the match will not be broadcast live on television. However, fans in other countries can catch the game through local Premier League TV rights holders. Chelsea's official Matchday Live show will provide coverage starting five minutes before kick-off on their website and the Official Chelsea App, including live audio commentary and minute-by-minute updates.
Highlights and Replays
- Post-Match Highlights: Fans can view highlights from 6 PM on the official Chelsea website and app.
- Full Match Replay: The complete match will be available for viewing from midnight on Sunday on the official Chelsea platforms.
- Press Conference: Enzo Maresca’s pre-match press conference will be available for on-demand viewing on the Chelsea website and app on Friday, April 4.
Match Prediction
The return of Nicolas Jackson is expected to give Chelsea a crucial advantage in what promises to be an engaging match at the Gtech Community Stadium. Jackson's dynamic movement and ability to exploit spaces behind defenders will add a new dimension to Chelsea’s attack, likely benefiting his teammates, especially Palmer.
On the other hand, Brentford, who had a strong start to the season at home, have struggled recently, failing to secure a win in their last five home fixtures and finding more success away from home.
Given Chelsea's recent momentum and the return of key players, they seem well-positioned to secure all three points in this London derby.
Score Prediction: Brentford 1 - 2 Chelsea
Offensive Insights
Brentford:
- Goal Differential: +4 (9th in the Premier League)
- Shot Differential: -5.2 per game (17th in the league)
- Crosses Attempted: 572 (6th in the Premier League)
- Pass Completion Percentage: 85.9% (15th in the league)
Chelsea:
- Goal Differential: +17 (3rd in the Premier League)
- Shot Differential: +146 (3rd in the league)
- Crosses Attempted: 541 (7th in the Premier League)
- Long Passes Attempted: 979 (14th in the league)
This matchup promises to be a thrilling encounter between two competitive London sides.
Zainab Y.
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