Burnley vs Chelsea Preview, Forecasts, and Top Wagers Analysis
Saturday afternoon will see a crucial encounter between Chelsea and Burnley in the English Premier League. Both teams are coming off contrasting results, with Burnley securing their first league victory of the season in midweek, while Chelsea have struggled to find consistency, winning just one of their last four matches.
Burnley have had a challenging start to the season, with their first three league matches resulting in three losses and 11 goals conceded. However, they showed resilience in their recent outings, playing well in a 1-1 draw at Nottingham Forest before a strong home display against Man Utd, though they ultimately lost 1-0. The Clarets have also failed to score in two of their last three matches and have lost all four of their home league matches this season, conceding 12 goals.
Wingers Johann Berg Gudmundsson and Manuel Benson are ruled out for Burnley, while striker Michael Obafemi is absent after hamstring surgery. The experienced forward Nathan Redmond is also ruled out for Burnley, adding to their injury woes.
Chelsea, on the other hand, have also been dealing with injuries. Mykhailo Mudryk is a doubt due to a quad injury, which could mean another start for Cole Palmer. Reece James is nearing a return, but Marc Cucurella may deputise at right-back once again. Malo Gusto is suspended, Ben Chilwell is injured, and Benoit Badiashile and Trevoh Chalobah are doubtful.
Despite these challenges, Chelsea's head coach for the 2025–26 season, Enzo Maresca, will be aiming for a win. A draw would be a bad result for Chelsea, leaving a bitter taste going into a two-week FIFA break. The Blues have scored in just one of their last four league matches, but striker Nicolas Jackson is back from suspension and expected to start, while Raheem Sterling will start after recovering from illness.
Pochettino's side will be desperate to make it three wins in a row and improve their away record in the Premier League, which has seen them lose five of their last eight away matches. Burnley, who got a rare league win on Monday, will be hoping to capitalise on Chelsea's struggles and secure another victory.
This promising clash promises to be an exciting addition to the Premier League schedule, with both teams eager to secure valuable points.
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