Premier League Clash: Burnley v Brentford Preview

Burnley is set to face Brentford at Turf Moor on Saturday, with the Clarets seeking a win to move within five points of Premier League safety.

Pre-match Analysis

The Bees are looking to bounce back from a 2-0 defeat to Brighton and Hove Albion, while Scott Parker's side drew 1-1 with Chelsea. Burnley striker Zian Flemming's late equaliser at Chelsea last weekend typified the spirit of Scott Parker's Clarets. Currently 19th in the top flight, a 3-2 comeback win over Crystal Palace and a dramatic point at Stamford Bridge have revived Burnley's bid to beat the drop.

Team News and Match Officials

Former Chelsea midfielder Parker believes the morale-boosting draw on his old stomping ground can catalyse a “Great Escape”. Combative midfielders in their day, Parker and Keith Andrews shared the spoils on three of the four occasions they clashed as Premier League players. The underlying data favours the clinical Bees, with Brentford having the best shot conversion rate in the division.

What to Expect

Brentford, spearheaded by 17-goal striker Igor Thiago, has the highest xG per shot and puts a league-high 38 per cent of their efforts on target. Individually, Thiago and his attacking sidekick Kevin Schade both rank among the Premier League's top 20 players for shot accuracy. With 11 games of the season remaining, Parker's Clarets are searching for a clinical edge of their own in attack, particularly at home.