Chelsea will welcome Burnley to Stamford on Saturday for a one-on-one Premier League clash, with kickoff slated for 15:00 GMT.
Key Highlights
Chelsea Looking to Break into the Top Ten
Mauricio Pochettino’s whirlwind season has Chelsea sitting 11th on the Premier League table with 39 points, 15 points behind the top-four where they ought to be.
Chelsea have won twice and drawn twice in their last four matches, an unbeaten run that has steadied their chances of breaking into the top half of the table.
Their 39 points and a game in hand gives them hope that they can secure European participation next season in the remaining 11 matches.
After Back-to-Back Unbeaten Matches, Burnley Have a Glimmer of Survival Hope Yet
Vincent Kompany’s Burnley have had a tough season so far. However, all hope is not lost yet, and there are signs of a fight in Burnley ahead of their trip to Stamford Bridge on Saturday.
A 2-2 draw away to West Ham was followed by a 2-1 win at home to Brentford last week, elevating them from the bottom of the table to 17 points, five points away from safety.
Vincent Kompany will look to get his side to believe in their abilities, drive, and fighting spirit as they pull all stops to retain their Premier League status, starting with the clash away to Chelsea on Saturday.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Chelsea and Burnley have met 18 times in all competitions since 2008. Chelsea have been the dominant side in this period, winning 12 matches to Burnley’s solitary win, and five clashes ending in draws.
In their last five meetings, Chelsea have won four times with the other match ending in a 1-1 draw. This record explains why match predictions back a Chelsea win on Saturday.
Injury Report
Chelsea will be without Wesley Fofana, Romeo Lavia, Reece James, Lesley Ugochukwu, Christopher Nkunku, and Levi Colwill.
Burnley will be without Luka Koleosho, Jordan Beyer, and Johann Berg Gudmundsson.
Prediction
Chelsea are the favorites to extend their four-match unbeaten run in the Premier League. They will win the match and bolster their chances of finishing in the top half of the table.
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