Two teams that have made strong starts to the season go head-to-head on Friday night as Brentford host fellow Londoners Chelsea in the Premier League.
The Bees are unbeaten across all competitions, with one Premier League win and three draws, plus back-to-back League Cup victories.
Chelsea have won two, drawn one and lost one of their opening four matches in the league, but just like Brentford, the Blues have made it through to the 4th Round of the League Cup.
The recent history between these two clubs favours a stalemate on Friday night, as three of the last five meetings between the pair have ended all square. Brentford haven't managed to beat Chelsea at home since making their return to the top flight of English football back in 2021.
We're predicting goals at both ends of the pitch in this game, as five of Brentford's and Chelsea's six matches in league and cup so far this season have ended with both teams scoring.
Both teams have particular in-form players to watch out for in this game, Joao Pedro for the visitors, and Kevin Schade for the hosts.
Brentford's German forward, Schade, leads the way in front of goal this season. The 24-year-old has scored three times in four Premier League appearances, and has scored a total of 18 goals in his last two league campaigns for the Bees.
This game has all the hallmarks of a classic, and we're backing an action-packed 90 minutes with a final scoreline prediction of 2-2.
Brentford 2-2 Chelsea
