Chelsea welcome Brentford to Stamford Bridge, looking to break a troubling streak against their west London rivals.
The Bees remain unbeaten in their last five encounters, including a formidable three-match winning run at Chelsea’s fortress.
But neither of those times, did they face this Chelsea side. Under Enzo Maresca, the Blues seem revitalized, riding a nine-game unbeaten streak in all competitions and sitting second in the league, just five points off Liverpool.
Confidence is high, but they must address Brentford’s hold over them. The Bees, however, struggle on the road, earning just one point away from home this season. Thomas Frank’s side has relied heavily on their stellar form at the Gtech Community Stadium to stay in the top half.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Chelsea vs. Brentford live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this Premier League match in the U.S.:
- TV channel: USA Network
- Live stream: Fubo, NBC Sports App
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What time does Chelsea vs. Brentford kick off?
This Premier League clash takes place at the Stamford Bridge in London, England and kicks off on Sunday, December 15 at 7:00 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Sun, Dec. 15 | 2:00 p.m. |
| Central Time | Sun, Dec. 15 | 1:00 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Sun, Dec. 15 | 12:00 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Sun, Dec. 15 | 11:00 a.m. |
Chelsea vs. Brentford lineups, team news
Maresca rested most of his regulars for the midweek trip to Kazakhstan, keeping them fresh for this London derby.
Palmer and Jackson are expected to lead the attack, while Sancho and Madueke could provide width in Neto’s absence due to suspension.
Chelsea predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Sanchez (GK) — Gusto, Badiashile, Colwill, Cucurella — Caicedo, Fernández — Madueke, Palmer, Sancho — Jackson.
Injured: James (hamstring), Fofana (hamstring), Kellyman (thigh), Mudryk (doubtful)
Suspended: Neto
Brentford will still miss defensive anchors Rico Henry and Aaron Hickey, though Janelt might return after sitting out the Newcastle clash. Jensen remains a question mark heading into Sunday.
Up front, Mbeumo and Wissa continue to impress. With nine Premier League goals apiece, they’re only outdone by elite names like Salah, Haaland, and Palmer. The duo could spell trouble for Chelsea’s defense.
Brentford predicted XI (4-3-3 right to left): Flekken (GK) — Van den Berg, Collins, Pinnock, Lewis-Potter — Nørgaard, Janelt, Damsgaard — Mbeumo, Wissa, Schade.
Injured: Dasilva (knee), Henry (knee), Hickey (thigh), Jensen (hamstring)
Suspended: None
Chelsea vs. Brentford prediction
The Blues and the Bees, sounds poetic. But far from it… both have been scoring for fun. However, it might come down to the Home-Away record of these two.
With the current form, Chelsea should finally rewrite this narrative over Brentford. But expect firework’s on Sunday, to say the least.
Prediction: Chelsea 2-1 Brentford
Premier League fixture schedule this week
All times ET
Saturday, December 14
- Everton vs. Arsenal (10:00 a.m.)
- Wolves vs. Ipswich (10:00 a.m.)
- Newcastle vs. Leicester (10:00 a.m.)
- Liverpool vs. Fulham (10:00 a.m.)
- Nottingham Forest vs. Aston Villa (12:30 p.m.)
Sunday, December 15
- Brighton vs. Palace (9:00 a.m.)
- Man City vs. Man United (11:30 a.m.)
- Southampton vs. Tottenham (2:00 p.m.)
- Chelsea vs. Brentford (2:00 p.m.)
Monday, December 16
- Bournemouth vs. West Ham (3:00 p.m.)
