Verdict: Igor Thiago over 1.5 shots on target
Best Odds: 21/20
Bookmaker: Dachbet
Seeking an immediate Premier League response on Saturday afternoon, Brentford will welcome Burnley to west London.
Brentford
Starting with the hosts, marking their return from November’s international break with a collapse away at Brighton as they eventually fell to a 2-1 loss on the south coast, Brentford will be seeking an immediate response here. Nevertheless, despite opening up the 2025/26 campaign widely regarded as a standout relegation candidate, Keith Andrews’ men have rightfully received plenty of plaudits from across England’s elite. Getting Saturday’s fixtures underway sat within touching distance of the top-half, Brentford will certainly be excited to make a return to home soil this weekend. Heading into November’s fortnight interval with a stellar 3-1 victory against Newcastle, the Bees have won four of their previous five showdowns in west London across all competitions. Likewise, continuing on from last season, Andrews’ camp have suffered just a pair of Premier League defeats in front of their own supporters since the start of March.
Brentford Team News
Suffering a long-term knee injury over the international break, Brentford have confirmed that former Liverpool youngster Fabio Carvalho is set to miss the remainder of the season. Likewise, yet to make a single appearance so far this season, Josh Dasilva remains on the sidelines with his own significant knee issue.
Bagging what turned out to be a consolation strike away at Brighton last weekend and recording a ninth Premier League goal of the season, the red-hot Igor Thiago will lead the line here. Making an immediate impact after completing a shock permeant switch to west London, England international Jordan Henderson will start in the middle of the park.
Burnley
As for the visitors, while Burnley might have signed off October with consecutive Premier League victories, Scott Parker’s men have come crashing back down to earth in a worrying fashion. Last seen marking their return from November’s international break with a routine 2-0 loss at home against Chelsea, the former Fulham boss has seen his squad lose all of their previous three top-flight showdowns by an aggregate score of 7-2. Dropping back into the relegation zone and almost universally regarded as a standout relegation contender, the Clarets have also won just a pair of their last 11 outings across all competitions. Watching their EFL Cup adventure come to a shock end on September 23rd as they slumped to a 2-1 defeat at home against League One outfit Cardiff, Burnley look set for what is another stern examination here.
Burnley Team News
Yet to make a single appearance this season, former Benfica loanee Zeki Amdouni remains on the sidelines with a long-term knee issue. Despite struggling to make any real impact since completing a permanent switch from Chelsea over the summer, Armando Broja could get some more minutes under his belt.
Notching three Premier League strikes in as many appearances prior to November’s international break, Dutch marksman Zian Flemming will shoulder plenty of Burnley’s attacking threat. Putting pen to paper on a two-year deal back in July, former Manchester City ace Kyle Walker will start at right-back.
Brentford vs Burnley Key Factors to Consider
- When Brentford last welcomed Burnley to west London back in October 2023, the Bees claimed a 2-1 victory.
- Brentford have won four of their previous five home fixtures against Premier League opposition.
- Burnley have lost each of their previous three Premier League showdowns by an aggregate score of 7-2.
- The Clarets have registered just a pair of wins from any of their last 11 matchups across all competitions.
- Brazilian marksman Igor Thiago has registered nine goals in his first 12 Premier League appearances.
Conclusion
Suffering a late collapse away at Brighton last weekend, Brentford will be seeking an immediate response here. Opening Saturday’s fixtures sat within touching distance of skyrocketing into the top-half, Andrews’ men should be smelling a golden opportunity in west London. Winning four of their previous five meetings against Premier League opposition in west London, Brentford are rightfully installed as a standout contender on Saturday afternoon. Meeting a Burnley defence who have continued to show some real issues on either side of November’s international break, the Bees will be hoping to make a statement here.
Verdict: Igor Thiago over 1.5 shots on target
Best Odds: 21/20
Bookmaker: Dachbet
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