Brentford hosts Chelsea in the EFL Cup quarterfinals. The match will be played on Wednesday, December 22nd at Brentford Community Stadium (London)
Brentford went through three rounds in the League Cup. The Bees dealt with Forest Green Rovers (3-1), Oldham Athletic (7-0), and Stoke City (1-2). As for the Premier League, Thomas Frank’s charges played their last match on December 10. Then they were stronger than Watford. After that game, the team suffered from an outbreak of coronavirus. In the last League Cup draw, Thomas Frank's charges performed very successfully. They reached the semifinals, where they were defeated by Tottenham (0-2). In the last ten matches of Brentford in this tournament, the following results were recorded: only one defeat, six victories, and three draws. And the Bees have not lost in seven home matches in the League Cup.
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Chelsea has won the League Cup five times in its history. The last time the team rocked in the tournament was in 2015. In the current draw, the Pensioners have gone through only two rounds so far, and both of them have brought serious difficulties. Home matches against Aston Villa and Southampton ended in 1-1 draws. The Blues eliminated both opponents only on penalties (4- 3). In the last five League Cup matches, Chelsea gained only one victory in regulation time (three defeats and one draw). If we talk about away results, only one win was recorded in seven matches (three losses and three draws).
A few months ago, the teams played against each other in the first round of the English Premier League. The Bees were defeated 0-4 at home. In the 21st century, these clubs played four head-to-head matches, and Chelsea gained three victories and one draw. Now Brentford will have to play after a long downtime, as a range of players was quarantined because of the coronavirus. It is difficult to say in what shape Thomas Frank's charges are. The Blues have no problems with playing practice, but there are problems with the condition. Until recently, they were in the lead in the Premier League, but now they have dropped to 3rd place. It is possible that they will try to redeem themselves in the League Cup. The difference in class will likely play a decisive role. I recommend betting on the victory of Chelsea.
Prediction for the match: Chelsea to win
