Brentford vs Chelsea Prediction & Betting Tips | Premier League April 5, 2025

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Brentford vs Chelsea: Premier League Round 31 Prediction & Match Analysis

On April 5, 2025, Brentford welcomes Chelsea to the Brentford Community Stadium for an exciting Round 31 clash in the English Premier League. Both sides are in contrasting form and fighting for different goals as the season nears its conclusion.

Match Preview & 2025 Form

Brentford

Brentford’s 2025 has been marked by inconsistency, hovering just above the relegation zone. Their recent home form offers a glimmer of hope, including a vital 2-1 win over Wolves and a 0-0 draw against Fulham. However, a 0-3 away loss to Brighton exposed defensive issues that coach Thomas Frank must urgently address.

Recent Results (2025):
✅ Brentford 2-1 Wolves
➖ Brentford 0-0 Fulham
❌ Brighton 3-0 Brentford

The Bees have struggled to score consistently but remain a threat at home, especially with set pieces and counter-attacks.

Chelsea

Chelsea is chasing a European qualification spot and is unbeaten in their last six Premier League games in 2025. Under Mauricio Pochettino, the Blues have found some rhythm, particularly with Cole Palmer and Nicolas Jackson leading the front line.

Recent Results (2025):
✅ Chelsea 3-1 Crystal Palace
➖ Chelsea 1-1 Tottenham
✅ West Ham 0-2 Chelsea

The team has been more compact defensively while showing more creative flair going forward, averaging over 1.8 goals per match this year.

Head-to-Head in 2025

This will be the second meeting between the sides in 2025. In the reverse fixture at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea secured a narrow 2-1 win, with Palmer scoring the winner in the 84th minute.

Brentford, however, has historically given Chelsea trouble at home, including their famous 4-1 win back in 2022.

Expected Lineups & Key Players

Brentford (4-3-3):

  • Goalkeeper: Mark Flekken

  • Defenders: Aaron Hickey, Ben Mee, Ethan Pinnock, Rico Henry

  • Midfielders: Mathias Jensen, Christian Nørgaard, Vitaly Janelt

  • Forwards: Bryan Mbeumo, Ivan Toney, Yoane Wissa

Key Player: Ivan Toney – The striker is back among the goals and remains Brentford’s best chance of an upset.

Chelsea (4-2-3-1):

  • Goalkeeper: Djordje Petrovic

  • Defenders: Ben Chilwell, Levi Colwill, Axel Disasi, Malo Gusto

  • Midfielders: Enzo Fernández, Moisés Caicedo

  • Attacking Midfielders: Raheem Sterling, Cole Palmer, Noni Madueke

  • Forward: Nicolas Jackson

Key Player: Cole Palmer – The playmaker has been Chelsea’s standout in 2025 with 5 goals and 4 assists in the last 8 games.

Betting Insights & Score Prediction

Brentford’s home resilience makes this trickier than it looks on paper, but Chelsea’s superior quality and momentum give them the edge.

  • Chelsea Win: 1.85

  • Draw: 3.60

  • Brentford Win: 4.20

Predicted Score: Brentford 1-2 Chelsea

Chelsea should edge this contest, but Brentford will make them work for it.