Brentford vs Chelsea: Mamadou Sangare odds to back for Premier League clash

An intriguing West London derby awaits in the Premier League as Brentford host Chelsea at the Gtech Community Stadium on Friday night.

The Bees are unbeaten so far this season, while the Blues are just one place ahead of them in sixth in the table after scoring 10 but also conceding nine in their first four games.

Brentford will know that while Chelsea are vulnerable defensively, they will likely have to do a lot of defending themselves, and one player who will help them is Mamadou Sangare.

The new signing has been a revelation in the Premier League so far, and here is why we are backing Sangare to make over 3.5 tackles at 13/5 (3.60).

Brentford vs Chelsea: Sangare does his defensive work

Sangare has adapted to Premier League football straight away, as only three players have applied more high-intensity pressures in their own half this season than the Brentford midfielder (127).

He is also joint-fourth for fouls conceded (eight), showing his ability to slow the game down and break up play, while he is also joint-fifth for tackles made (13).

Given the potency of Chelsea's front three, where Cole Palmer (four), Morgan Rogers (four) and Joao Pedro (six) have 14 goal contributions between them in just four matches this season, Sangare will likely get through a lot of defensive work.

This means his previous numbers in those defensive areas may even increase, making him a viable pick in the tackles market in particular.

Brentford vs Chelsea: Back Sangare to make over 3.5 tackles at 13/5 (3.60)

Sangare is averaging over three tackles per game in the Premier League (3.25), and given Chelsea will likely hold a greater attacking threat than the opponents Brentford have faced so far, this average could well increase.

It should be noted too that Chelsea are 7/5 (2.40) favourites to win with bookies, which would suggest they will hold the majority of attacking play.

This would suit Sangare in terms of racking up his defensive numbers, including tackles.

Thus, Sangare to make over 3.5 tackles at 13/5 (3.60) looks like potentially excellent value from a betting perspective.

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