Brentford vs Chelsea: 10 important stats ahead of Friday’s Premier League derby
Chelsea’s defensive struggles, Brentford’s strong London derby record and a long-running draw trend make Friday’s meeting at the Gtech an intriguing Premier League clash.
Chelsea head to Brentford with plenty of pressure on Xabi Alonso’s side, particularly amid a ongoing defensive struggles that has seen them concede two or more goals in each of their four Premier League games this season.
Brentford, meanwhile, arrive unbeaten in six games across all competitions so far and have avoided defeat in their last five London derbies, and will be eager for their first-ever Premier League hime win over the visitors, who will be without Joao Pedro.
10 important stats ahead of Chelsea’s visit to Brentford
1. Chelsea are unbeaten in their last five meetings with Brentford, although the two wins in this run have come at Stamford Bridge.
2. Brentford are unbeaten in six games across all competitions this season, winning three, but only one in the league.
3. The last four Premier League meetings between Brentford and Chelsea at the Gtech have all ended in draws.
4. Chelsea conceded two or more in all four Premier League games this season.
5. Ten of Brentford’s last 14 Premier League games have finished in draws.
6. Chelsea have never lost a Premier League away game against Brentford in their history, winning one in five games.
7. Brentford are unbeaten in their last five London derbies, since a 2-0 defeat to Chelsea in mid-January.
8. Chelsea have won four of their last eight London derbies, beating all teams not named Arsenal.
9. Chelsea haven’t kept a Premier League clean sheet in 20 games, the longest drought in the club’s history.
10. Chelsea have lost two of three Premier League games without Joao Pedro, who is set to miss the game due to a knee injury after starting the season with three goals and three assists.
