Burnley vs Chelsea preview, prediction, team news and head-to-head

The hosts are fighting to find their way out of the relegation zone, while Chelsea aims to maintain their strong position in the league.

Burnley come into this fixture struggling for consistency, having lost two consecutive matches before the international break, including a 3-2 defeat away to West Ham United.

Scott Parker’s side have not been at their best, with just two wins in their last five meetings, leaving them 17th in the league standings.

Chelsea, on the other hand, are aiming for a third straight top-flight victory after defeating Wolverhampton Wanderers 3-0 in their last outing.

Enzo Maresca’s team currently sits third in the Premier League table and will be looking to close the point gap on the league leaders, Arsenal.

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The previous head-to-head record in the Premier League has favoured Chelsea. The Blues have won three of their last five meetings against Burnley across all competitions.

Also, Chelsea have a 100% winning record at Turf Moor in recent history, having triumphed on each of their last five visits. Their last meeting ended in a 4-1 away victory for the Blues, who have dominated these encounters.

Burnley have several key players sidelined with an injury that will see them miss the Chelsea clash. Armando Broja is doubtful after suffering an ankle injury on international duty.

Also, Jordan Beyer and Connor Roberts and Zeki Amdouni are all long-term absentees. Manager Parker is expected to rely on the in-form forward Zian Flemming to lead the attack.

Chelsea’s squad also have lots of injury issues ahead of the clash. Cole Palmer and Levi Colwill are still unavailable as they recover from groin and knee issues.

The likes of Romeo Lavia, Benoit Badiashile and Dario Essugo are also not available for the clash due to injuries. However, Malo Gusto and Joao Pedro are set to feature after scoring in the last match.

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Burnley (4-2-3-1): Dubravka; Walker, Tuanzebe, Estève, Pires; Florentino, Cullen; Tchaouna, Ugochukwu, Anthony; Flemming

Chelsea (4-2-3-1): Sánchez; Gusto, Fofana, Chalobah, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernández; Neto, João Pedro, Garnacho; Delap

Chelsea hold a clear advantage based on recent form and previous encounters in this fixture, especially at Turf Moor.

Given Burnley’s poor defensive record and Chelsea’s recent attacking improvement, we expect the visitors to control the game and secure a comfortable victory with at least four goals scored.