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Brentford vs Burnley Preview & Tips - Low scoring affair in lower table scrap

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Last updated: 11 Mar 2022
Phil Lowe 11 Mar 2022
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  • Brentford vs Burnley predictions for Saturday’s Premier League match
  • The fixture is being played at Brentford Community Stadium (15:00 GMT)
  • Can the Bees move closer to safety with a home point?
  • Preview, stats & team news
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Brentford are winless in their last 7 matches against Burnley (Getty Images)

Brentford vs Burnley Preview


Brentford will want to build on their win over Norwich last time out. Burnley are strong away and the Clarets can hold the Bees to an away draw.
  • Brentford vs Burnley Preview
  • Head-to-Head
  • Brentford Form
  • Brentford Team News
  • Burnley Form
  • Burnley Team News
  • Brentford vs Burnley FAQ

  • Brentford are winless in their last 4 home matches (Premier League)
  • Brentford are winless in their last 7 matches against Burnley (all competitions)
  • Burnley are unbeaten in their last 3 away matches (Premier League)

Head-to-Head


Burnley have a 13-8 advantage against Brentford in 31 meetings with ten draws. 

Brentford Form


Brentford ended their nine-match winless run in all competitions with a 3-1 away win at Norwich. The result moved the Bees up to 15th and six points above the relegation places.

Thomas Frank’s side were on top with 2.44 expected goals and Ivan Toney’s hat-trick led Brentford to victory.

The Bees remain patchy at home, losing three of their last four. Their only recent point at home came from a 0-0 draw against Crystal Palace. 

Brentford Team News


Defenders Christian Nørgaard and Kristoffer Ajer are doubtful.

Midfielder Tariqe Fosu-Henry and defender Julian Jeanvier are ruled out. 

Midfielder Josh Dasilva is suspended. 

Burnley Form


Burnley fell to a 4-0 home defeat against Chelsea last time out. The result followed a 2-0 home loss against Leicester, leaving the Clarets in the relegation zone by one point.

Sean Dyce’s side struggled against Chelsea with 0.75-1.96 expected goals and no shots on target. Burnley held out until half time before conceding four second-half goals.

Burnley have been strong away recently, drawing against Arsenal (0-0) and Crystal Palace (1-1) and winning at Brighton (3-0). 

Burnley Team News


Striker Matej Vydra, midfielders Jóhann Gudmundsson and Dale Stephens and defender Erik Peters are out.

Defender Ben Mee is doubtful. 

Brentford vs Burnley FAQ

What time does Brentford vs Burnley Start?

The match starts at 15:00 GMT on Saturday, March 12

Verdict

Brentford will want to build momentum after their poor run of recent results. Burnley are likely to respond to recent losses with a tighter performance in West London and a draw is predicted.

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