Sunday , 16 August 2026

Chelsea FC vs Brentford FC, Premier League 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2024-25
Chelsea FC
2 – 1
Full Time
Brentford FC
Sun 15 Dec 2024 · 19:00 UTC Stamford Bridge 39,571 HT 45' · FT 45'
Cucurella 43' 1–0
Nicolas Jackson 80' 2–0
2–1 90' Bryan Mbeumo
Cucurella 90' Y
Y 90' Vitaly Janelt

Overview

Match Preview

Chelsea FC vs Brentford FC — Premier League at Stamford Bridge.

Match Details

  • Referee Peter Bankes
  • Assistant 1 Ian Hussin
  • Assistant 2 Nicholas Greenhalgh (England)

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 West Ham United FC 38 39
2 Burnley FC 38 22
3 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 38 20
4 Tottenham Hotspur FC 0 0
5 Coventry City FC 0 0
6 Hull City AFC 0 0
7 Ipswich Town FC 0 0
8 Arsenal FC 0 0
9 Manchester City FC 0 0
10 Manchester United FC 0 0
11 Aston Villa FC 0 0
12 Liverpool FC 0 0
13 AFC Bournemouth 0 0
14 Sunderland AFC 0 0
15 Brighton & Hove Albion FC 0 0
16 Brentford FC 0 0
17 Chelsea FC 0 0
18 Fulham FC 0 0
19 Newcastle United FC 0 0
20 Everton FC 0 0
21 Leeds United FC 0 0
22 Crystal Palace FC 0 0
23 Nottingham Forest FC 0 0

Head-to-Head

3
4
3
Chelsea FC 10 games · Avg 2.3 goals Brentford FC
Last 5 meetings
2024-12-15 Chelsea FC 2–1 Brentford FC 2024-03-02 Brentford FC 2–2 Chelsea FC 2023-10-28 Chelsea FC 0–2 Brentford FC 2023-04-26 Chelsea FC 0–2 Brentford FC 2022-10-19 Brentford FC 0–0 Chelsea FC

Recent Form

Chelsea FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
15 Dec Brentford FC H 2–1 W
08 Dec Tottenham Hotspur FC A 4–3 W
04 Dec Southampton FC A 5–1 W
01 Dec Aston Villa FC H 3–0 W
23 Nov Leicester City FC A 2–1 W
10 Nov Arsenal FC H 1–1 D
Brentford FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
15 Dec Chelsea FC A 1–2 L
07 Dec Newcastle United FC H 4–2 W
04 Dec Aston Villa FC A 1–3 L
30 Nov Leicester City FC H 4–1 W
23 Nov Everton FC A 0–0 D
09 Nov AFC Bournemouth H 3–2 W

Season Stats

Chelsea FC Brentford FC
#17 Position #16
0 Points 0
0 Played 0
0 / 0 / 0 W / D / L 0 / 0 / 0
0 Scored 0
0 Conceded 0
+0 GD +0
– PPG –
– Win % –

Key Stats

40% Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
40% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Chelsea FC are 17th (0 pts). Brentford FC are 16th (0 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The ball is rolling at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea FC are looking to make home advantage count against Brentford FC.
  • 5' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 10' Supporters expect more eagerness from Fabio Carvalho, as he is very good at scoring at Stamford Bridge with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 15' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 20' Over 20 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 25' Chelsea FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 25.
  • 30' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 35' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 40' It is a cagey affair so far. Chelsea FC in their 4-2-3-1 trying to find a way past Brentford FC's compact 3-5-2.
  • 43' Cucurella makes no mistake. The score reads 1-0 and Chelsea FC are in front.
  • 48' named a 4-2-3-1 earlier, and opted for a 3-5-2 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 53' Sepp van den Berg is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Brentford FC tonight.
  • 58' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 63' The Brentford FC bench stirs into life. Mikkel Damsgaard is withdrawn and Vitaly Janelt gets his opportunity.
  • 68' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 68 minutes.
  • 73' The home supporters are growing impatient. Chelsea FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 76' Fabio Carvalho is replacing Yegor Yarmolyuk for the Brentford FC side.
  • 80' Nicolas Jackson does the damage! The net is bulging and Chelsea FC surge ahead!
  • 83' Nicolas Jackson makes way for Christopher Nkunku at the 83 minute mark. A tactical switch from Chelsea FC.
  • 86' A change in the Brentford FC ranks — Keane Lewis-Potter exits the field as Jayden Meghoma enters on 86.
  • 90' Against the run of play, Bryan Mbeumo has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 90' The referee calls foul for Cucurella. He receives a card.
  • Chelsea FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

Chelsea FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Enzo Maresca

Brentford FC Lineups

3-5-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Thomas Frank

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Bryan Mbeumo 3
Yoane Wissa 2
Vitaly Janelt 2
Nicolas Jackson 2
Ben Chilwell 1
Cucurella 1
Christian Eriksen 1
Antonio Rudiger 1

Head to Head

2024-12-15 Chelsea FC 2–1 Brentford FC 2024-03-02 Brentford FC 2–2 Chelsea FC 2023-10-28 Chelsea FC 0–2 Brentford FC 2023-04-26 Chelsea FC 0–2 Brentford FC 2022-10-19 Brentford FC 0–0 Chelsea FC

Chelsea FC Form

2024-12-15 Chelsea FC 2–1 Brentford FC W 2024-12-08 Tottenham Hotspur FC 3–4 Chelsea FC W 2024-12-04 Southampton FC 1–5 Chelsea FC W 2024-12-01 Chelsea FC 3–0 Aston Villa FC W 2024-11-23 Leicester City FC 1–2 Chelsea FC W 2024-11-10 Chelsea FC 1–1 Arsenal FC D

Brentford FC Form

2024-12-15 Chelsea FC 2–1 Brentford FC L 2024-12-07 Brentford FC 4–2 Newcastle United FC W 2024-12-04 Aston Villa FC 3–1 Brentford FC L 2024-11-30 Brentford FC 4–1 Leicester City FC W 2024-11-23 Everton FC 0–0 Brentford FC D 2024-11-09 Brentford FC 3–2 AFC Bournemouth W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
0.79 Chelsea FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.51 Brentford FC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 85% + Chelsea FC or Draw 80%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Chelsea FC42% Draw37% Brentford FC21%
Actual: Chelsea FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes24% 0% No76%
Avg goals/match: 1.3
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 70%
30%
± 1.5 38%
62%
± 2.5 15%
85%
± 3.5 5%
95%
± 4.5 1%
99%

Double Chance

Chelsea FC or Draw
80%
Draw or Brentford FC
58%
Chelsea FC or Brentford FC
63%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Chelsea FC22% Draw66% Brentford FC12%
Actual: Chelsea FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
30%
1 – 0
19.8%
0 – 1
12.2%
1 – 1
12.1%
2 – 0
7.8%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 2
3.2%
1 – 2
2.9%
3 – 0
2%
2 – 2
1.3%
3 – 1
1.3%
0 – 3
0.5%

Asian Handicap — Chelsea FC

Handicap Chelsea FC covers Push Brentford FC covers
-2.5 3% — 97%
-2 3% 9% 88%
-1.5 12% — 88%
-1 12% 25% 63%
-0.5 37% — 63%
+0.5 80% — 20%
+1 80% 15% 4%
+1.5 96% — 4%
+2 96% 4% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Chelsea FC keeps clean sheet
60% ✗
Brentford FC keeps clean sheet
46% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.