Brentford Faces Burnley: Premier League Preview, Team News, Stats
As Brentford prepares to face Burnley, both teams have intriguing statistics and recent performances shaping this Premier League matchup.
Brentford vs. Burnley: Premier League Preview
Recent Meeting History
Historically, home advantage has dominated the encounters between Brentford and Burnley. The Bees have secured victories in all four Premier League meetings, with recent wins of 2-0 and 3-0. However, Burnley has achieved five wins in their last seven league clashes against Brentford, reflecting a competitive rivalry.
Current Form and Home Advantages
- Brentford has won their last 10 Premier League home games against promoted teams.
- The Bees scored at least twice in each of these matches, totaling 28 goals.
- This streak follows a loss to Norwich City in November 2021 during their first match against a promoted team.
Brentford currently ranks third in the league for home wins and goals scored. They appear strong this season with four wins and 12 goals, trailing only Arsenal and Manchester City.
Brentford’s Challenges
Despite their home success, Brentford also faces challenges. They have dropped an alarming 11 points from winning positions this season. This includes a recent 2-1 defeat against Brighton after leading the match.
Burnley’s Defensive Struggles
- Burnley has conceded 24 goals this season, which places them third for the most goals allowed.
- They have achieved only two clean sheets against promoted teams, namely Sunderland and Leeds.
Their offensive stats are concerning as well. Burnley possesses the lowest expected goals total in the league at 8.7 and has recorded just 98 shots thus far. This translates to a mere 8.2 shots per game, the lowest rate since the 1997-98 Premier League season.
Brentford’s Goal Scoring Prowess
Brentford has demonstrated proficiency in scoring penalties, netting four this season, leading the league. Remarkably, 10.2% of their total goals have come from the penalty spot, a record among Premier League teams with over 100 goals. They are yet to score from free-kicks or corners this season.
Player Highlights
- Igor Thiago has nine goals this season, second only to Erling Haaland’s 14.
- A goal from Thiago would mark the quickest a Brentford player has reached double figures in the Premier League.
- Burnley goalkeeper Martin Dúbravka leads the league with 49 saves.
Dúbravka has also prevented a significant number of goals, with Opta’s expected goals on target (xGoT) model reflecting his crucial role in the team’s defense.
This match promises to highlight the strength and weaknesses of both teams, as Brentford looks to solidify its home dominance and Burnley aims to turn around its sluggish form.
