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Chelsea’s local start to the new Premier League season continues tonight with a trip to Brentford.

Enzo Maresca’s side are unbeaten this term after two wins and one draw, most recently beating west London rivals Fulham 2-0 at Stamford Bridge thanks to goals from Joao Pedro and Enzo Fernandez. Chelsea have also faced capital city clubs Crystal Palace and West Ham.

The Blues could hand a debut to new signing Alejandro Garnacho, who has moved to Stamford Bridge from Manchester United for £40million.

Brentford, meanwhile, have had a mixed start to the campaign, winning two of their four games in all competitions.

They have beaten Aston Villa and Bournemouth, but lost to Nottingham Forest and Sunderland in the opening fixtures of Keith Andrews’ reign.

They will be without Yoane Wissa, who completed a move to Newcastle United before the transfer deadline.

Date, kick-off time and venue

Brentford vs Chelsea is scheduled for an 8pm BST kick-off today, on Saturday, September 13, 2025.

The match will take place at the Gtech Community Stadium in west London.

Where to watch Brentford vs Chelsea

TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on Sky Sports. Coverage starts at 7.45pm BST on Sky Sports Premier League, Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Ultra HDR following West Ham vs Tottenham.

Live stream: Sky Sports subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the Sky Go app and website.

Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog!

Free highlights: The Sky Sports app and YouTube channel will show highlights after the game, before Match of the Day airs on BBC One at 10.50pm BST.

Brentford vs Chelsea team news

Chelsea’s main worry is their talisman Cole Palmer.

The attacking midfielder was withdrawn from the starting XI before their 5-1 win over West Ham, and he remained sidelined for the victory against Fulham.

He was not involved for England over the international break, and Maresca has confirmed Palmer faces a late fitness test after taking part in a training session on Thursday.

South American quartet Moises Caicedo, Estevao, Joao Pedro and Andrey Santos are all doubtful due to demanding travel during the international break.

Benoit Badiashile and Romeo Lavia are other fitness concerns for Maresca, while Liam Delap and Dario Essugo will both be longer-term absentees.

As for Brentford, Vitaly Janelt and Paris Maghoma remain out in the engine room, although Yunus Emre Konak and Gustavo Nunes could be in line for returns.

Chelsea will hope Cole Palmer passes a late fitness test to return against Brentford

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Brentford vs Chelsea prediction

The world champions have looked very good in their last two games following a disappointing showing against Crystal Palace on the opening day.

That has even been without Palmer, and they racked up the goals against West Ham before putting in a solid display against their west London rivals last time out.

Brentford are a tough nut to crack at home, but the Blues are in good form and should have enough to defeat their neighbours here.

Chelsea to win, 3-1.

Head to head (h2h) history and results

Brentford wins: 7

Chelsea wins: 11

Draws: 5

Brentford vs Chelsea match odds

Brentford to win: 31/10

Chelsea to win: 9/10

Draw: 27/10

Odds via Betfair (subject to change).