The Premier League Round 22 London derby between Chelsea vs Brentford will take place at Stamford Bridge, with kick-off scheduled for 20:30 PM (IST) on Saturday, 17 January 2026.
Chelsea enter this fixture under pressure to convert draws into wins, having failed to keep a clean sheet in their last eight matches. Brentford, meanwhile, arrive in strong attacking form, scoring 13 goals in their last five games, making this a potentially open and entertaining contest despite Chelsea’s favoritism in the odds.
With mild winter conditions expected in London (10°C), the stage is set for a fast-paced derby under the lights.
Match Overview – Chelsea vs Brentford
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Fixture | Chelsea vs Brentford |
| Competition | Premier League |
| Round | Round 22 |
| Date & Kick-Off | Saturday, 17 January 2026 – 20:30 PM (IST) |
| Venue | Stamford Bridge |
| Location | London, England |
| Capacity | 41,841 |
| Surface | Grass |
| Weather | 10°C – Mild |
Chelsea are expected to dominate possession and territory, while Brentford will likely sit compact and look to exploit transitions through Igor Thiago’s physical presence and pace out wide.
Recent Form Guide – Chelsea vs Brentford
Chelsea – Last 5 Matches
| Matchweek | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| MW17 | Newcastle (A) | 2–2 Draw |
| MW18 | Aston Villa (H) | 1–2 Loss |
| MW19 | Bournemouth (H) | 2–2 Draw |
| MW20 | Man City (A) | 1–1 Draw |
| MW21 | Fulham (A) | 2–1 Win |
Brentford – Last 5 Matches
| Matchweek | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| MW17 | Wolves (A) | 0–2 Loss |
| MW18 | Bournemouth (H) | 4–1 Win |
| MW19 | Tottenham (H) | 0–0 Draw |
| MW20 | Everton (A) | 4–2 Win |
| MW21 | Sunderland (H) | 3–0 Win |
Head-to-Head – Chelsea vs Brentford (Premier League)
| Category | Chelsea | Brentford |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 9 | 9 |
| Total Wins | 2 | 3 |
| Home Wins | 1 | 0 |
| Away Wins | 1 | 3 |
| Draws | 4 | 4 |
Recent Head-to-Head Match Results 5 Last Meeting
| Date | Home Team | Score | Away Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 13 Sep 2025 | Brentford | 2 – 2 | Chelsea |
| Sun 06 Apr 2025 | Brentford | 0 – 0 | Chelsea |
| Sun 15 Dec 2024 | Chelsea | 2 – 1 | Brentford |
| Sat 02 Mar 2024 | Brentford | 2 – 2 | Chelsea |
| Sat 28 Oct 2023 | Chelsea | 0 – 2 | Brentford |
Top Scorers
- Chelsea: João Pedro – 6 goals, 3 assists (21 matches)
- Brentford: Igor Thiago – 16 goals, 1 assist (21 matches)
Igor Thiago’s finishing has been one of the standout stories of Brentford’s season, while Chelsea’s goals have been more evenly distributed.
Predicted Lineups – Chelsea vs Brentford
| Position | Chelsea (4-2-3-1) | Brentford (4-2-3-1) |
|---|---|---|
| Goalkeeper | Robert Sánchez | Caoimhín Kelleher |
| Defenders | Malo Gusto Trevoh Chalobah Tosin Adarabioyo Jorrel Hato | Michael Kayode Kristoffer Ajer Nathan Collins Rico Henry |
| Midfielders | Andrey Santos Moisés Caicedo Enzo Fernández | Yehor Yarmoliuk Vitaly Janelt Mathias Jensen |
| Forwards | Estêvão Pedro Neto Jamie Gittens | Keane Lewis-Potter Kevin Schade Igor Thiago |
Unavailable Players
| Team | Player | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Chelsea | Mykhaylo Mudryk | Suspension |
| Liam Delap | Injury | |
| Levi Colwill | Injury | |
| Reece James | Injury | |
| Cole Palmer | Injury | |
| Romeo Lavia | Injury | |
| Brentford | Frank Onyeka | International duty |
| Fábio Carvalho | Injury | |
| Josh Dasilva | Injury |
Statistical Projection – Chelsea vs Brentford
| Metric | Chelsea | Brentford |
|---|---|---|
| Win Probability | 32% | 41% |
| Draw Probability | 27% | — |
| Possession | 58–62% | 38–42% |
| Shots on Target | 4–5 | 5–6 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.4–1.7 | 1.6–2.0 |
| Clean Sheet Probability | 14% | 24% |
| Most Likely Scorer | João Pedro | Igor Thiago |
✅ Final Score Prediction
Chelsea 1–2 Brentford
Likely Scorers
- Igor Thiago
- Kevin Schade
- João Pedro
Brentford’s superior efficiency in front of goal and Chelsea’s defensive vulnerability point strongly toward a narrow but deserved away victory.
Confidence Levels
- Brentford Win: 32%
- Draw: 25%
- Chelsea Win: 43%
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Suggested Tips (Informational Only)
- Brentford or Draw (Double Chance)
- Both Teams to Score: Yes
- Over 2.5 Total Goals
- Anytime Scorer: Igor Thiago
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FAQs – Chelsea vs Brentford
1.What time is Chelsea vs Brentford?
Kick-off is at 20:30 PM (IST) on Saturday, 17 January 2026.
2.Where is the match being played?
At Stamford Bridge, London, England Round 22.
3.Who are the key players to watch?
João Pedro for Chelsea and Igor Thiago for Brentford.
4.What is the predicted score?
A 2–1 away win for Brentford.