Chelsea vs Burnley
6th November 1500hrs
Football – England – Premier League
Pick Home Win to Nil
Bookmaker Unibet
Odds: 10/11 odds taken 1043 GMT, Friday 5 November
Premier League leaders Chelsea will be looking for another comfortable home win on Saturday when they welcome Burnley to Stamford Bridge. The Blues have looked the real deal under Thomas Tuchel this term, and the European champions head into this one as the overwhelming favourites with the bookies. The Clarets picked up their first league victory of the season last weekend, but we can only see one winner in this one. Read on for the latest odds and best tips.
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Chelsea Preview – Blues to make it five PL wins on the bounce?
Chelsea are sitting pretty at the top of the Premier League table after making an excellent start. The London giants have picked up eight wins from their opening ten league matches, losing one and drawing one of the other two.
Chelsea made it seven league and cup wins on the spin on Tuesday night, winning 1-0 in Malmo in the UEFA Champions League. They have won every game since losing to Manchester City in the league and to Juventus in Europe back in late September.
After an easy 3-0 win against struggling Newcastle United at St James’ Park last weekend, Chelsea will want to extend their winning run in the league to five with another comfortable victory here. Thomas Tuchel’s troops are heavily favoured.
Burnley Preview – Another tough day at the office for the Clarets
Burnley’s season has been a struggle so far. They were winless from their opening nine Premier League matches, drawing four and losing five. However, Sean Dyche’s men picked up a precious three points last weekend.
Chris Wood, Matt Lowton and Maxwell Cornet were on target in a routine 3-1 home victory over Brentford last Saturday. That was the Clarets’ first league win since beating Fulham 2-0 at Craven Cottage back in May.
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Burnley will no doubt be buoyed from the much-needed win over Brentford, but a trip to Stamford Bridge to face in-form Chelsea is a daunting task. Nevertheless, Dyche’s boys, who are priced at 10/1 to get a shock win, will have a go like they always do.
Chelsea vs Burnley Betting Advice
Chelsea have won each of the last four meetings. Last season, the Blues won 3-0 at Turf Moor and 2-0 at the Bridge. They are unbeaten against the Lancashire side in seven (six wins, one draw).
Burnley’s last win over the London club came at Stamford Bridge back in August 2017. Sam Vokes was the hero that day, netting twice in the memorable 3-2 triumph for Dyche’s team.
Key Facts – Chelsea vs Burnley Betting Tip
- Chelsea have won eight of their opening ten league games
- Burnley picked up their first PL victory of the season last time out
- The Blues are unbeaten in seven against the Clarets, winning six and drawing one
Cheslea have looked unstoppable in recent matches, sealing successive league wins over Southampton, Brentford, Norwich City and Newcastle. The 1-0 win over Malmo on Tuesday was the club’s tenth victory without conceding this season. Check out the decent odds of 10/11 for the hosts to win to nil on Saturday.
Jorginho has been in good goal-scoring form of late, stepping up with three goals in his last four appearances for the Blues. The Italy international, who was on target at St James’ Park last weekend, is available at 5/2 to score anytime this Saturday.
The best betting odds for Chelsea vs Burnley
Chelsea to win: 1/4 at Bet365
Draw: 9/2 at Bet365
Burnley to win: 10/1 at Bet365
