Brentford host Burnley in a crucial Premier League clash at the Brentford Community Stadium. Both sides are desperate for points, making this match key for mid-to-lower table positioning and relegation battles.
Brentford vs Burnley Form and Head to Head
The Bees suffered a 2-1 defeat in their last match against Brighton. Overall, Brentford have been in decent form at home, reflected in their current home form rank of 8th.
Burnley suffered a 0-2 defeat at home to Chelsea in their most recent outing. The Clarets have struggled away from home, and their away form currently ranks them 17th in the league. Burnley have lost their last 3 matches in the Premier League. The visitors have also conceded at least 2 goals in 6 of their last 7 Premier League matches.
In the previous meeting between these two teams, Burnley emerged victorious with a 2-1 win back in March 2024. Over the last six matches between the sides, Burnley have won four times, while Brentford have won twice.
Who is the favourite in Brentford vs Burnley?
Based on current odds and form, Brentford are the clear favourites to beat Burnley. Most bookmakers price Brentford at about 62–65% implied probability of victory.
| Winner | Best Odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Sunderland | 11/5 | AK Bets |
| Bournemouth | 7/5 | Betfred |
| Draw | 12/5 | BetVictor |
Odds last updated at 3PM on Friday, 28th November.
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Brentford vs Burnley Team News
Brentford will be without Milambo, Maghoma, and Onyeka, all sidelined due to injury.
Burnley will miss Amdouni, Beyer, and Roberts, all out with injuries.
Brentford vs Burnley Predicted Lineups
Brentford (4-2-3-1): Kelleher; Kayode, Van den Berg, Collins, Hickey; Henderson, Yarmoliuk; Schade, Damsgaard, Ouattara; Thiago
Burnley (4-2-3-1): Dúbravka; Hartman, Estève, Tuanzebe, Walker; Cullen, Florentino; Anthony, Ugochukwu, Tchaouna; Flemming
Lineups powered by WhoScored.
Brentford vs Burnley Match Prediction
Given Brentford's decent home form and Burnley's struggles on the road, the hosts are likely to edge this encounter. Brentford's strengths in finishing scoring chances and creating scoring chances, combined with Burnley's weaknesses in defending against long shots and through ball attacks, suggest that Brentford will have the upper hand.
Brentford have been enjoying a positive run of form, but sitting just five points above the relegation zone and six ahead of visitors Burnley, this feels like a crucial afternoon. The Bees have been excellent at home this season, collecting 13 points from six games and should have more than enough quality to get the win.
Burnley are going through their toughest period of the campaign and head to London sitting inside the bottom-three after losing for the third game running against Chelsea. The Clarets have lost their previous two Premier League trips to Brentford without scoring.
Prediction: Brentford 1-0 Burnley
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Igor Thiago has scored in 4 out of 5 games
Dango Ouattara has won 2+ fouls in 4 of his last 4 games
Florentino has made over 2.5 tackles in 3 out of 3 games
Lesley Ugochukwu has won 2+ fouls in 4 of his last 5 games
Kyle Walker has made over 2.5 tackles in 3 out of 4 games
Brentford vs Burnley Bet Builder Tip
Our Brentford vs Burnley Bet Builder includes a Brentford win, Igor Thiago to score anytime, and Kevin Schade Shot on Target, and Kyle Walker over 1.5 tackles.
Brentford win
Brentford come into this fixture as strong favourites, helped by home advantage and Burnley’s ongoing struggles near the bottom of the table. Thomas Frank’s side have been far more consistent at the Brentford Community Stadium, where their pressing structure and physicality often overwhelm visiting teams.
Burnley, meanwhile, have struggled to pick up points on the road and continue to concede too many chances
Igor Thiago to score anytime
Igor Thiago has quickly established himself as Brentford’s primary threat in the box, combining strong movement with a powerful presence that makes him a constant target for crosses and cutbacks. Burnley’s defensive record this season leaves plenty of gaps for a striker of his profile to exploit, especially given their difficulty in defending transitions and aerial deliveries.
Thiago is the second-highest goalscorer this season, and also on penalties which should boast his chances to score. Burnley have conceded the highest penalties goals this season while Brentford have won the most.
Kevin Schade
Brentford's young winger Kevin Schade has stepped up his game this season. His pace and directness make him one of Brentford’s most active shooters, particularly in home matches where he receives more licence to attack.
All three of his goals this campaign have come at the Gtech Community Stadium. With an average of 1.6 shots per match, he stands out as a strong selection for a shot-on-target pick.
Kyle Walker over 1.5 tackles
Kyle Walker has been in strong defensive form, averaging 1.9 tackles per game and winning 3.1 ground duels at a 50% success rate. With 11 tackles in his last four matches, he’s consistently involved in defensive actions. His matchup against the pacey and direct Kevin Schade should keep him busy, giving Walker an excellent chance to record multiple tackles in this fixture.
