Burnley vs Brentford Preview: Team News & Prediction
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After a couple of good results in the Premier League, Burnley will have something of a spring in their step as they entertain Brentford at Turf Moor.
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Burnley preview: Success on their travels
Although Premier League survival appears highly unlikely at this stage, Burnley have strung together a couple of positive away results, following their comeback win at Crystal Palace with a 1-1 draw against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
However, the Clarets haven't recorded a Premier League win at Turf Moor since October, when they defeated fellow promoted side Leeds 2-0.
Brentford preview: Blip against Brighton
Despite some strong results recently against the likes of Aston Villa, Newcastle and Arsenal, Brentford somewhat surprisingly slumped to a 0-2 defeat at home to Brighton last weekend.
The Bees remain in a strong position in the table though, and are very much in the mix for a European place come the end of the season.
Burnley team news: Foster could make it
Lyle Foster has had a week's training following a recent illness, but Zian Flemming could retain his place up top after scoring the late equliser against Chelsea.
Kyle Walker and Lesley Ugochukwu have both recovered from their own illnesses, but seven others remain unequivocally out of this fixture.
Predicted XI (3-4-2-1): Dubravka; Laurent, Worrall, Esteve; Walker, Ugochukwu, Mejbri, Humphreys; Edwards, Anthony; Flemming
Unavailable: Beyer (Injured), Tuanzebe (Injured), Roberts (Injured), Cullen (Injured), Tresor (Fitness), Amdouni (Fitness), Broja (Injured)
Questionable: Foster (Fitness)
Brentford team news: Dasilva back in training
Josh Dasilva has rejoined the group after a lengthy absence, but this fixture may come too soon for his involvement.
Michael Kayode has a good chance of returning at right-back after missing the Brighton defeat, but Aaron Hickey only has a very small chance of making this one.
Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Kelleher; Kayode, Ajer, Van den Berg, Henry; Henderson, Janelt; Ouattara, Jensen, Schade; Thiago
Unavailable: Milambo (Injured), Carvalho (Injured)
Questionable: Hickey (Injured), Kayode (Fitness), Dasilva (Fitness)
Burnley vs Brentford prediction
Despite their perilous position in the table, Burnley will have gained confidence from their recent Premier League endeavours, fighting back to beat Crystal Palace before salvaging a late draw with Chelsea.
Brentford, meanwhile, can be a difficult team to predict, with some excellent displays against top opposition mixed in with some hugely underwhelming performances.
Based on recent evidence, Burnley should provide some level of threat to Brentford, but given that the visitors boast the likes of Dango Ouattara and Igor Thiago in attack, you'd have to think that Keith Andrews' side can get on the scoresheet, too.
Burnley vs Brentford tip: Both teams to score
