Unbeaten Brentford host Chelsea in high-scoring London derby
Seventh-placed Brentford look to preserve their unbeaten start against a Chelsea side transformed into the league’s most prolific entertainers under Xabi Alonso.
Brentford sit 7th with 6 points after four games, maintaining an unbeaten start to the campaign (W1, D3). Keith Andrews' side comes into this fixture following three consecutive draws in the league, most recently a 2-2 at Bournemouth, though they secured a 1-2 cup win against Reading in midweek. The Bees have been aggressive in front of goal, ranking third in the division for shots per 90 minutes.
Chelsea occupy 6th place with 7 points, just one ahead of their hosts. New manager Xabi Alonso has overseen a highly volatile start; while the Blues lead the league for shots on target, they have picked up just one point from their last two matches following a 2-1 loss to Arsenal and a 2-2 draw with Hull City. Alonso’s tenure has been defined by goals, with 19 scored at either end across his first four Premier League games.
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Strength rating and xG.
Elo is overall team strength. xG is the goals an average team would score from the same chances.
One strength number built from every result a team has had. Higher means stronger.
Evenly matched on rating.
xG = goals an average team would score from the same chances. Scoring well above xG means clinical finishing (or a hot streak).
BrentfordChelseaGoals scored and conceded.
Per-game averages this season. Use the buttons to split the goals by venue.
Both teams across every game this season.
BrentfordChelseaWhole season, home and away combined — Brentford 5 games, Chelsea 5 games.
BrentfordChelseaPast meetings.
Their recent form.
Where they sit in the table.
Premier League (England) standings · both teams highlighted in context.
