Burnley vs Chelsea
5th March 1500hrs
Football – England – Premier League
Pick Away Win to Nil
Bookmaker Unibet
Odds: 6/5 odds taken 1208 GMT, Friday 4 March
Thomas Tuchel takes his Chelsea troops to Turf Moor this Saturday to face Sean Dyche’s lowly Burnley in the Premier League. The Blues bounced back from last weekend’s Wembley defeat to Liverpool by seeing off Luton Town in the FA Cup in midweek. Chelsea will now be looking for an important three points in the league this Saturday. The Clarets are fighting for their lives, but the away team are the clear favourites with the bookies. Read below for the best odds and tips.
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Burnley Preview – Can the Clarets upset the Londoners?
Burnley have endured a tough season up until now, picking up just three wins from 25 games. On a positive note, two of those victories have come in the last four. Sean Dyche’s boys sit 18th on 21 points.
Before the midweek loss to Leicester City, Burnley had taken seven points from three games. They beat Brighton & Hove Albion and Tottenham Hotspur before drawing at home with Crystal Palace. However, the Lancashire side have won the fewest number of games in this season’s Premier League.
This will be another tough test for Dyche and his boys. The bookies are offering 5/1 for a home win, and the draw is available at 10/3.
Chelsea Preview – Will the Blues to be too strong at Turf Moor?
Chelsea kept up their fine form with a hard-fought 3-2 FA Cup away win against EFL Championship club Luton in midweek. The Hatters gave the Blues a hard game at Kenilworth Road, with Romelu Lukaku netting the winner 12 minutes from time.
Chelsea were beaten by Liverpool on penalties in last Sunday’s Carabao Cup final, but Thomas Tuchel’s men have lost just once in normal time since a 3-2 league reverse to West Ham United on 4th December.
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Chelsea are five points clear of fifth-place West Ham in the race for UEFA Champions League places. The chasing pack have been catching Chelsea while the Blues have been away, but three points on Saturday will keep the Londoners firmly in third.
Burnley vs Chelsea Betting Advice
Chelsea were held to a draw by Burnley when the two locked horns at Stamford Bridge a few months back. Kai Havertz opened the scoring in the first half, but Matej Vydra equalised with 11 minutes to go.
The Blues cruised to all three points on their last visit to Turf Moor, with Hakim Ziyech, Kurt Zouma and Timo Werner on target in a 3-0 away win in October 2020.
Key Facts – Burnley vs Chelsea Betting Tip
- Burnley have mustered up just three league wins this term
- Chelsea have lost only one of their last ten PL fixtures
- The Clarets have not beaten the Blues since 2017
Burnley have shown signs of life of late, but the midweek loss to Leicester was a real setback for Dyche and his team. Chelsea should take all three points at Turf Moor. The Blues have won their last two in the league without conceding, and you can get 6/5 for Chelsea to win to nil here.
Chelsea were a goal up at half time in their eventual 3-0 victory over Burnley when the pair last met at Turf Moor. Something similar could unfold this Saturday, so back the away side to win both halves at 11/4.
The best betting odds for Burnley vs Chelsea
Burnley to win: 5/1 at Bet365
Draw: 10/3 at Bet365
Chelsea to win: 1/2 at Bet365
