Burnley vs Brentford: Premier League Preview, Team Updates, Stats & Head-to-Head
The upcoming Premier League clash between Burnley and Brentford promises to be an exciting matchup. Both teams have had varied fortunes in recent encounters, and this game is crucial for their respective campaigns.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Burnley has an impressive home record against Brentford, losing only once in their last 12 home league games with them. The record stands at:
- Wins: 7
- Draws: 4
- Losses: 1
Burnley has won the last three home encounters against Brentford, demonstrating their dominance at Turf Moor in recent years.
Brentford’s Recent Performance
On the flip side, Brentford seeks to avenge recent defeats and aims to achieve a league double over Burnley for the first time since the 1934-35 season. They have recorded three wins from their last four league outings against Burnley.
Brentford has performed well against newly promoted teams, winning 10 of their last 12 matches. However, they faced setbacks in two of their last four games, including a loss to Sunderland.
Burnley’s Recent Form
Burnley has recently shown improvement, earning four points in their last two matches with a win against Crystal Palace and a draw at Chelsea. This development contrasts with their previous 16 games in which they garnered only five points (D5 L11).
However, Burnley struggles at home, having won just four of their last 34 Premier League matches at Turf Moor.
Team Statistics
Here are key statistics highlighting the performance of both teams this season:
| Team | Shots | Shots on Target | xG | Shots Faced | High xG Against | Long Pass Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burnley | 246 | 80 | 22.7 | 446 | 52.8 | 14.7% |
| Brentford | – | – | – | – | – | 14.5% |
Player Highlights
Individual performances will also be key in this match. Zian Flemming is leading the scoring charts for Burnley with six goals, though notably all have come away from home.
For Brentford, Kevin Schade has also netted six times this season, with all his goals scored at home, marking him as a critical player for Brentford in front of their fans.
With both teams displaying contrasting home and away form, the encounter at Turf Moor could prove pivotal in their quest for points in this competitive season. Fans can expect a closely contested battle as Burnley looks to capitalize on their strong home record, while Brentford aims to extend their recent success against the Clarets.
