Chelsea vs Brighton & Brentford vs Man City Odds and Picks – Premier League (Dec 29)

• Third-placed Chelsea hosts 11th-placed Brighton at Stamford Bridge at 2:30 pm ET on Wednesday
• League leader City aims to continue nine-game winning streak at Brentford on Wednesday at 3:15pm ET
• See the odds & best bets for Chelsea vs Brighton & Brentford vs Man City  – England Premier League

The busy holiday period in English soccer continues on Wednesday with two EPL title contenders in action.

Third-placed Chelsea is at home against Brighton & Hove Albion while league leader Manchester City heads to Brentford.

Chelsea vs Brighton & Hove Albion Prediction

Chelsea can climb into second place with a win or a draw against Brighton & Hove Albion at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday.

Presently in third place, the London club is level on 41 points with second-placed Liverpool.

Meanwhile, Brighton is looking for more momentum following its first win in 12 league games by 2-0 at home against Brentford last Sunday.

Chelsea vs Brighton & Hove Albion  Odds

Odds as of December 29 at DraftKings

Thomas Tuchel’s Chelsea side had certainly been stuttering in the title race heading into English soccer’s hectic holiday period.

But a 3-1 win at Aston Villa last weekend saw them get back on course after two successive draws against Everton and Wolves.

Furthermore, the team was boosted against Villa by the return of top striker Romelu Lukaku who scored as a substitute against Villa after missing two games because of a bout of coronavirus.

He is set for his first start in three weeks on Wednesday following other fitness problems.

Therefore, the oddsmakers at DraftKings make Chelsea the favorite for a home win at a wide -250.

Despite its 11-game sequence without a win, Brighton drew no fewer than eight times during that run.

With kick-off in London at 2:30 pm ET, Brighton is, moreover, priced at +700 – with the draw at +390.

Despite its 11-game sequence without a win, Brighton drew no fewer than eight times during that run.

The spell significantly included a 2-2 all-square result at Liverpool.

Soon back at Stamford Bridge! 🔵 pic.twitter.com/qZX1NYj0KT

— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) December 27, 2021

And with Chelsea having drawn three of its last four home games, the price of +375 for another equal share of the spoils looks attractive.

Indeed, Brighton – which is in 11th position – has drawn five of its road trip fixtures this season while winning twice and losing only once away from home back on November 20 at Aston Villa.

However, Chelsea knows it has to keep up the pace in the battle for the title with leaders – and holders – Manchester City holding a six-point lead before the Wednesday kick-offs in England.

"First half especially, we were really good." 💬 GP reflects on #BHABRE. 👇 @AmexUK pic.twitter.com/hrdTza8TLh

— Brighton & Hove Albion (@OfficialBHAFC) December 26, 2021

There was a 0-0 draw at Chelsea the last time these teams met last April.

And, in conclusion, Brighton’s stubbornness makes it likely there will be another draw in the English capital on Wednesday.

Pick: Draw +390

Brentford vs Manchester City Prediction

League leader Manchester City is presently reveling in a run of nine straight league wins as it heads to west London on Wednesday.

Furthermore, it has scored no fewer than 17 goals in its last three outings.

Premier League newcomer Brentford has, meanwhile, played only once since December 10 because of Coronavirus postponements.

Brentford vs Man City Odds

And on that occasion, it lost 2-0 at Brighton last Sunday.

Therefore, it is easy to see why Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City team is rated a massive favorite for a win at -700.

A home victory for 14th-placed Brentford is priced at +1700 with the draw at +800.

The game kicks off at 3:15 pm ET.

Given City’s recent free-scoring form, a spread option would be most productive here.

DraftKings offers a price of +130 for City to win by three goals or more (Asian Handicap -2.5).

Firstly, City’s current purple patch began three games back with a 7-0 thrashing of bottom club Norwich City at home.

Then, secondly, came a 4-0 win at Newcastle. Finally last Sunday, there was a thrilling 6-3 home win against Leicester City.

Brentford has lost more home games than it has won – with four defeats, three wins, and one draw.

The spread option is further underlined by the fact that City has the league’s best defensive record after conceding just 12 times.

Furthermore, Brentford has lost more home games than it has won – with four defeats, three wins, and one draw.

💬 "I wanted to play them at full strength and we are hit by injuries. When we played Chelsea and Liverpool, we played our strongest sides and 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐝𝐨 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠"

Thomas looks ahead to City 👉 https://t.co/1ajmpqQWxD#BrentfordFC #BREMCI pic.twitter.com/c6lXz2NvGA

— Brentford FC (@BrentfordFC) December 29, 2021

Comparatively, City has the league’s second-best record on the road with seven wins, one draw, and one defeat.

It will look to England international Raheem Sterling to continue his return to form after he scored five times and delivered one assist in his last six EPL appearances.

Pep Guardiola says a fully-fit Kevin De Bruyne is "unique" and says he is also a "fighter" 💪

Read more 👉 https://t.co/hquZ2Stav3

— Manchester City (@ManCity) December 28, 2021

Brentford’s last clash with City was a 1-0 home defeat in an FA Cup tie way back in 1997.

And to sum up, they may be rusty and seem likely to be on the receiving end of another City goals spree this time out.

Pick: Manchester City -2.5 (+130)