Chelsea vs Brentford predictions, Jan 17, 2026

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On January 17, 2026, Chelsea will host Brentford in a crucial Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge. Currently, Chelsea is struggling with a concerning form, having not secured a win in their last five matches. This streak has placed immense pressure on the team as they aim to rediscover their competitive edge.

In contrast, Brentford enters the match on a high note, boasting four victories from their last five encounters. The Bees have proven to be a resilient side with a well-coordinated attack and effective pressing game, allowing them to capitalize on opponents’ mistakes.

Bookmakers favor Chelsea as they come in with odds of 1.66 for a home win, while Brentford is listed at 4.96. Our model gives Chelsea a 60.1% chance of winning, which reflects their historical advantage at home. However, Brentford’s recent form suggests they will pose a significant threat and could capitalize on any defensive vulnerabilities.

As both teams prepare for this crucial encounter, Chelsea will seek a turnaround, while Brentford aims to extend their winning momentum. With both sides exhibiting contrasting recent performances, this match promises to be unpredictable, with numerous tactical battles anticipated throughout.

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Chelsea 56.6%

Draw 23.8%

Brentford 19.6%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:1

Outrights of English Premier League Chelsea: 0.48% Brentford: 0.26%

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	1.7	4.05	4.9
	1.74	4.16	5.02	Watch and Bet
	1.67	3.9	4.6
	1.66	4.07	4.88
	1.66	4	4.75

Latest Results

10.01.26 Charlton Athletic – Chelsea – 1:5 07.01.26 Fulham FC – Chelsea – 2:1 04.01.26 Manchester City – Chelsea – 1:1 30.12.25 Chelsea – AFC Bournemouth – 2:2 27.12.25 Chelsea – Aston Villa – 1:2

10.01.26 Sheffield Wednesday – Brentford FC – 0:2 07.01.26 Brentford FC – Sunderland AFC – 3:0 04.01.26 Everton – Brentford FC – 2:4 01.01.26 Brentford FC – Tottenham Hotspur – 0:0 27.12.25 Brentford FC – AFC Bournemouth – 4:1

Facts

Enjoy a meeting between a mid-ranked team and one of the leaders (ranked 8 and 5 in the zone Promotion ~ Europa League (League phase: )).

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Chelsea won 1.

In recent matches, Chelsea has shown inconsistent form (last 5 games: 1 wins).

Brentford is in superb shape, having picked up a string of victories recently (last 5 games: 4 wins).

In this match, Chelsea is the team to beat.

In the last 13 head-to-head matches, Chelsea won 5 matches, drew 5 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 20:15. (average 1.5:1.2).

Including home matches between the teams, Chelsea won 3 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 11:9. (average 1.8:1.5).

Latest Head To Head

13.09.25 Brentford FC – Chelsea – 2:2 06.04.25 Brentford FC – Chelsea – 0:0 15.12.24 Chelsea – Brentford FC – 2:1 02.03.24 Brentford FC – Chelsea – 2:2 28.10.23 Chelsea – Brentford FC – 0:2

Standings

2025/26

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	Arsenal	21	15	4	2	40:14	26	49
2	Manchester City	21	13	4	4	45:19	26	43
3	Aston Villa	21	13	4	4	33:24	9	43
4	Liverpool	21	10	5	6	32:28	4	35
5	Brentford	21	10	3	8	35:28	7	33
6	Newcastle	21	9	5	7	32:27	5	32
7	Manchester Utd	21	8	8	5	36:32	4	32
8	Chelsea	21	8	7	6	34:24	10	31
9	Fulham	21	9	4	8	30:30	0	31
10	Sunderland	21	7	9	5	21:22	-1	30
11	Brighton	21	7	8	6	31:28	3	29
12	Everton	21	8	5	8	23:25	-2	29
13	Crystal Palace	21	7	7	7	22:23	-1	28
14	Tottenham	21	7	6	8	30:27	3	27
15	Bournemouth	21	6	8	7	34:40	-6	26
16	Leeds	21	5	7	9	29:37	-8	22
17	Nottingham	21	6	3	12	21:34	-13	21
18	West Ham	21	3	5	13	22:43	-21	14
19	Burnley	21	3	4	14	22:41	-19	13
20	Wolves	21	1	4	16	15:41	-26	7

English Premier League Outrights

1. Arsenal: 1.23 (74.68%)

2. Manchester City: 5.06 (18.17%)

3. Aston Villa: 33.17 (2.77%)

4. Liverpool: 97 (0.95%)

5. Chelsea: 192 (0.48%)

6. Manchester United: 233.67 (0.39%)

7. Newcastle Utd: 317 (0.29%)

8. Brentford: 358.67 (0.26%)

9. Sunderland: 358.67 (0.26%)

10. Brighton: 400.33 (0.23%)

11. Fulham: 400.33 (0.23%)

12. Tottenham: 483.67 (0.19%)

13. Crystal Palace: 483.67 (0.19%)

14. Everton: 483.67 (0.19%)

15. Bournemouth: 567 (0.16%)

16. Nottingham: 650.33 (0.14%)

17. Leeds: 650.33 (0.14%)

18. West Ham: 980.2 (0.09%)

19. Burnley: 983.67 (0.09%)

20. Wolves: 983.67 (0.09%)

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