After a fifth failed attempt to record a win in the Premier League, Burnley will be looking to try their sixth attempt this weekend. The side will play host to Chelsea at the Turf Moor this Saturday. The match kickoffs at 6 pm.
The Blues head into the match without much to boast domestically. Frank Lampard will cherish their 4-0 thrashing of side FC Krasnodar in the Champions League on Wednesday. It remains a tough start for Sean Dyche.
Latest news currently rocking Burnley’s camp is the news of a new takeover. The club remains on the verge of being taken over in a deal worth around €200M by Egyptian businessman Mohamed El Kashashy.
The takeover is likely to breathe fresh air into the side who are currently having it tough in the Premier League. Sean Dyche forged a reputation of having a difficult defensive setup in the league to break. The Clarets have conceded nine goals in the league this season. The side has only one point to show from four losses and a draw.
The full attacking threat feared by many came into full effect on Wednesday night in the Champions League. Hakim Ziyech marked his first debut for the Blues with a goal. Timo Werner, Christian Pulisic and Hudson Oddoi followed with a goal each. Eduoard Mendy made his fourth clean sheet for the Blues equaling Peter Cech’s record.
Burnley vs Chelsea Head to Head
Both sides have 13 games against each other with Burnley taking home two wins while Chelsea with eight wins. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
Burnley 0-1 Tottenham
West Brom 0-0 Burnley
Newcastle 3-1 Burnley
Burnley 0-3 Man City
Burnley 0-1 Southampton
Away
FC Krasnodar 4-0 Chelsea
Man United 0-0 Chelsea
Chelsea 0-0 Sevilla
Chelsea 3-3 Southampton
Blues 4-0 Crystal Palace
Burnley Team News
Injury woes at the camp currently include Ben Mee and Jack Cork. Both players look likely to remain on the sidelines during the international break. Phil Bardsley remains on self-isolation after testing positive for coronavirus. Vydra and Rodriguez set to give Dyche a headache in forward positions.
Chelsea Team News
The only injury concerns for the side include Kepa Arrizabalaga and Billy Gilmour. After missing out on their trip to Krasnodar last week, Thiago Silva looks set to make his way in the starting X1. Ziyech looks set to make his Premier League debut.
Prediction and Odds
Burnley is dropping points and sets to make a comeback to their winning ways this weekend against the Blues.
Chelsea Win
Both Teams to Score
Goals Over 2.5
