Brentford vs Burnley Preview: Team News & Prediction
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Burnley need to stop the rot after the three consecutive defeats but they will find Brentford to be tough opponent at the Gtech.
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How to watch on TV: UK – Not televised / USA – USA Network
How to watch online: UK – Cannot be streamed / USA – nbc.com
Brentford preview: Home comforts
Despite taking the lead through Igor Thiago last weekend - the Brazilian's ninth Premier League goal of the season - Brentford were unable to hold on against Brighton and conceded twice in the final 30 minutes to lose 2-1.
They return to the Gtech here though, where they have lost just one of their seven games in all competitions this season, recording victories over the likes of Man Utd, Liverpool and Newcastle.
Burnley preview: Downturn
Following three straight defeats in the Premier League, Burnley find themselves 19th in the table, and very much needing to pick up points as we approach the crucial Christmas period.
The Clarets' latest outing saw them fall to a 0-2 home defeat against in-form Chelsea. Although they fought well, Scott Parker's side never really looked like troubling Enzo Maresca's men.
Brentford team news: Successful surgery for Carvalho
Fabio Carvalho underwent successful ACL surgery on Thursday and will now focus on his long recovery, with the beginning of the 2026-27 season a hopeful target.
Antoni Milambo is another long-term absentee, while Josh Dasilva is towards the end of his own recovery from an ACL injury.
Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Kelleher; Kayode, Collins, Van den Berg, Ajer; Henderson, Yarmolyuk; Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade; Thiago
Unavailable: Milambo (Injured), Dasilva (Injured), Carvalho (Injured)
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Burnley team news: As you were
Armando Broja made the bench last week after completing his recovery from injury and he could see some minutes here, while Lyle Foster will also be considered for the striker's berth.
Scott Parker reported no new personnel issues in his pre-match press conference, meaning long-term absentees Jordan Beyer, Connor Roberts and Zeki Amouni are the only injured parties.
Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Dubravka; Walker, Esteve, Tuanzebe, Hartman; Luis, Cullen; Tchaouna, Ugochukwu, Anthony; Foster
Unavailable: Beyer (Injured), Roberts (Injured), Amdouni (Injured)
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Brentford vs Burnley prediction
The Gtech has been something of a fortress for Brentford this season, with the Bees having picked up some notable wins on home turf, and after the disappointment of their defeat to Brighton last week, they will be fired up to get back on track here.
Burnley's confidence is a little low right now, and they could be looking at a fourth straight loss here. With Igor Thiago in such strong form for the hosts, backing the Brazilian to score in a home win is worth looking at.
Brentford vs Burnley tip: Brentford to win & Igor Thiago to score
