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PL Predictions: Brentford to expose 'soft' Chelsea

Ahead of their Friday night encounter, Chelsea's ongoing defensive frailty against dead-ball situations could prove costly against Brentford. 5 set-piece goals each match, a flaw recently highlighted when Hull City scored from a corner after Emi Martinez mishandled a cross.

73 expected goals per contest from restarts across the sides' last three clashes, leading to a projected 2-1 victory for the home side with Brentford priced at even money in the draw no bet category.

Attention also turns to Saturday's early kickoff between Tottenham and Aston Villa, where statistical trends signal a low-scoring affair. 95 expected goals per match.

92 per game his squads typically generated during stints managing Brighton and Marseille.