Brentford will welcome Burnley to the Brentford Community Stadium, as they will go out in search of all the spoils, as they look to widen the gap between themselves and the drop zone.
The Bees sit five points above, after suffering a 2-1 defeat away to Brentford in their last Premier League outing, while the visiting Burnley will be looking to record their first league victory in four league matches in their quest to move above the dreaded drop zone.
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Brentford vs Burnley predictions: Brentford all the way
Key stats
- Brentford have won three of their last five matches.
- The Bees have scored 12 goals in their last five league outings.
- Burnley have lost their last three matches in the league.
Correct score prediction: Brentford 2-1 Burnley
Brentford have had a decent run in the league in recent times, although they have lost two of their last three Premier League fixtures. However, overall, they have won three of their last five league encounters.
Burnley, on the other hand, are on a three-game losing run, and they will be looking to halt that with their visit to London. However, their leaky defence is highlighted by the nine goals they have conceded in their last five matches. Given Burnley's penchant to score, we reckon Brentford will earn a 2-1 victory on Saturday.
Pre-game odds and win probability: The home team are the bookmaker's favourite
- HOME: 10/21 (1.48) – 67.7%
- DRAW: 17/5 (4.40) – 22.7%
- AWAY: 11/2 (6.50) – 15.4%
**Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Brentford have been favoured by the bookies, and their position is further boosted by the recent performances of the London-based team. Last weekend, Kieth Andrew's team had their noses in front against Brighton, but they squandered that lead, and subsequently succumbed to a 2-1 defeat at the hands of the Seagulls.
There are odds of 10/21 (1.48), which represent a 67.7% chance for a home win, while the chances of Burnley to claim a victory are represented by odds of 11/2 (6.50), which implies a 15.4% chance of that happening.
Sitting 13th in the standings and six points adrift of the final European spot, a victory will take the London side closer to the top end of the table. Therefore, they will be motivated to go all out to claim a win.
Most recent H2Hs: Burnley have dominated this fixture
In the last 10 instalments of this encounter, Burnley have had the upper hand, winning six matches, losing only two and recording two draws across different competitions.
However, each side has taken two victories in their last four Premier League meetings. That said, considering the form of both sides, Brentford are more likely to claim all three points on Saturday.
Brentford Preview: Three Absentees for the home side
Burnley will enter this match with a few players on the sidelines. The duo of Fabio Carvalho and Josh Dasilva are ruled out due to a knee injury, as is Antoni Milambo, who has also suffered a knee injury.
Nevertheless, the regular faces are available and are expected to be named in the starting XI.
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Predicted lineup: Kelleher (GK), Ajer, Van den Berg, Collins, Kayode, Henderson, Yarmolyuk, Schade, Damsgaard, Ouattara & Thiago
Last five matches
- Brighton 2-1 Brentford
- Brentford 3-1 Newcastle
- Crystal Palace 2-3 Brentford
- Grimsby 0- 5 Brentford
- Brentford 3-2 Liverpool
Burnley preview: The visitors have some injury issues
The Clarets also have injury concerns, with Mohamed Amdouni out with a knee injury, while Louis Beyer is recovering from a hamstring issue, and Welshman Connor Roberts is stricken with a groin injury.
Predicted lineup: Dubravka (GK), Walker, Tuanzebe, Esteve, Hartman, Cullen, Florentino, Tchaouna, Ugochukwu, Anthony & Flemming
Last five matches
- Burnley 0-2 Chelsea
- West Ham 3- 2 Burnley
- Burnley 0-2 Arsenal
- Wolves 2- 3 Burnley
- Burnley 2-0 Leeds United
Player to watch: Igor Thiago
Igor Thiago has been firing on all cylinders since the start of the season, and he has notched nine goals from 12 matches for the Bees. The Brazilian will be looking to be decisive for the London-based side on Saturday once again.
