Scott Parker’s Burnley is in urgent need of a victory against Brentford this Saturday as they seek to revive their improbable survival chances.
WATCH — Burnley v Brentford
Currently sitting eight points adrift of safety with 11 games left in the season, Burnley has been earning commendable results against top-tier opponents. Last weekend, they held Chelsea to a 1-1 draw, nearly clinching a late winner. However, time is of the essence for their survival; securing a win in this match is imperative.
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On the other hand, Brentford suffered a 2-0 defeat at home against Brighton last weekend, marking an uncharacteristic poor performance for Keith Andrews’ team. Despite this setback, the Bees are ambitiously eyeing European qualification, and to make that dream feasible, they must secure a victory in this crucial matchup.
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How to watch Burnley vs Brentford live, stream link, and start time
Kick-off time: 10 AM ET Saturday (February 28)
Venue: Turf Moor — Burnley, Lancashire
TV Channel: NBCSN/Peacock
Streaming: Watch live on Peacock
Burnley team news and focus
Injuries have begun to mount for Burnley, with Mark Cullen, Conor Roberts, Jordan Beyer, and Zeki Amdouni sidelined for extended periods. Axel Tuanzebe and Armando Broja have also recently joined the injured list. Burnley will aim to maintain a solid defensive stance and exploit counter-attacks and set-pieces to catch Brentford off guard in the later stages of the match.
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Brentford team news and focus
The Bees are keeping an eye on the fitness of Michael Kayode, whose absence could affect their effectiveness with long throw-ins, while Aaron Hickey is dealing with a minor injury. Andrews may opt to include Kevin Schade and Dango Ouattara alongside Igor Thiago to form a more attacking setup.
Burnley vs Brentford prediction
Brentford is likely to take advantage of Burnley’s need to chase a win, capitalizing on counter-attacking opportunities. Burnley 1-2 Brentford.