Chelsea vs Burnley: Prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results, odds

Chelsea Aim to Maintain Momentum Against Burnley

Chelsea is gearing up to face Burnley in what promises to be an exciting match on Saturday. Despite their recent ups and downs, the team is determined to prove that they are on the right track.

Current Form

In the Premier League standings, Chelsea finds themselves in 11th place. Their performance in the last six league games includes two wins, two draws, and two losses. Although they’ve faced some challenges, they’ve also enjoyed success in cup competitions.

Key Match Insights

Recent matches have seen Chelsea conceding goals, yet they’ve managed to secure victories and draws. Manager Mauricio Pochettino will be looking for better defensive control against Burnley.

Burnley’s Perspective

Burnley, on the other hand, is striving to climb the league table. Despite their recent win against Brentford, they remain five points away from safety. Historically, they’ve struggled against Chelsea, and they’ll be eager to change that narrative.

Match Details

• Date and Venue: The game is scheduled for Saturday, March 30, 2024, with a 3pm GMT kick-off at Stamford Bridge in west London.
• Viewing Options: While the match won’t be televised live in the UK due to scheduling restrictions, highlights will be available on the Sky Sports app and YouTube channel. BBC One’s Match of the Day will also feature highlights at 10.30pm.
• Live Updates: Standard Sport will provide live coverage of the match, including expert analysis from reporter Nizaar Kinsella.

Team News

• Chelsea: Cole Palmer and Malo Gusto are expected to be fit. However, Romeo Lavia will miss the rest of the season, and Reece James is also unavailable. Enzo Fernandez and Djordje Petrovic are likely to return to the lineup.
• Burnley: Loanee striker David Datro Fofana is ineligible to play against his parent club. Vincent Kompany may opt for Arijanet Muric in goal, with several players sidelined due to injury.

Prediction

With Fofana absent, Burnley might struggle to threaten Chelsea’s goal. Considering Chelsea’s attacking prowess, they’re likely to secure a 3-1 victory.

Head-to-Head History

In their recent encounters, Chelsea has dominated with 42 wins compared to Burnley’s 38, with 25 draws.

Match Odds

• Chelsea: 3/10
• Burnley: 9/1
• Draw: 9/2

(Odds via Betfair, subject to change)