Burnley FC vs Chelsea FC, English Premier League 2025-26, Today Match Prediction

Burnley FC vs Chelsea FC Match Prediction & Analysis

The Premier League returns from the international break with Burnley hosting Chelsea at Turf Moor on Saturday at 6 PM IST. Both sides will sense an opportunity—Burnley leaning on home support, Chelsea buoyed by facing newly promoted opposition—but they arrive with contrasting momentum. The Blues cruised to a confident win last time out, while Burnley were left licking their wounds after a chaotic five-goal thriller.

Current Standings: Burnley sit down in the lower half of the table with just 10 points in 17th place, while Chelsea look far more assured in third with 20 points on the board.

Head-to-Head Record: Both teams have played each other 18 times in the competition, with Chelsea absolutely dominating Burnley with a win-loss record of 12-1 and 5 draws.  

TEAMS PREVIEW

Burnley FC Preview

Burnley are one of the teams in the league that have struggled on the road this season, and it was no different when they visited the London Stadium before the International break. It was Burnley who struck first and later scored again, yet the match still ended in a 3-2 defeat, with goals scored by Zian Fleming and Josh Cullen. It also marked their fifth away loss of the campaign. 

Come Saturday, they won't have to deal with the unfamiliarity of an away ground, but what will concern them is their struggle against teams in the top 15—Sunderland being the lone exception where they managed a win.

Stats that matter 

1. Zian Flemming has three goals in his last three Premier League encounters.
2. In the season thus far, the Clarets have conceded an average 2 goals per match.
3. Burnley have conceded the joint most penalties (3) this season. 

Team News 

Hjalmar Ekdal is now pushing for a return to the starting XI after recovering from an eye injury, giving Burnley a much-needed boost at the back. However, they remain short-handed, with Jordan Beyer, Connor Roberts, and Zeki Amdouni all still ruled out. 

Burnley Probable Starting Lineup - Dubravka (GK); Kyle Walker, M Esteve, H Tuanzebe, Hartman, Ekdal (Defenders); L Tchaouna, Josh Cullen, F. Luis,J Anthony (Midfielders);  Xian Flemming (Forward). 

Chelsea FC Preview

Chelsea arrive with their tails up after brushing aside Wolves 3-0, thanks to goals from Gusto, Pedro and Pedro Neto. But the real headline was Alejandro Garnacho, who silenced his critics with a dazzling display and two assists — his first such haul in a Premier League game. 

That victory followed a narrow 1-0 win over Tottenham, making it back-to-back successes before the break. With momentum on their side and a struggling Burnley up next, the Blues will back themselves to extend their winning run to three.

Stats that matter 

1. Chelsea have won their last two league away games without conceding a goal.
2. Joao Pedro has been involved in seven goals in his last ten Premier League appearances (4 goals,3 assists) and two goals in the last two games.
3. The Blues have managed to score 2+ goals against Burnley in 6 straight away matches in all competitions. 

Team News 

Enzo Fernández and Pedro are doubtful for the weekend clash, while Cole Palmer has already been ruled out. On the brighter side, Romeo Lavia and Benoît Badiashile are nearing full fitness and are expected to make the bench. 

Chelsea Probable Starting Lineup - R Sanchez (GL); Marc Cucurella, Fofana, Trevoh Chalobah, Gusto (Defenders); Caicedo, Enzo Fernandez/Andre Santos Pedro (Midfielders);  Estavao, Guiu, Garnacho . 

BURNLEY FC vs CHELSEA FC
Winning Prediction

The last time these two met in the Premier League, it finished in a dramatic 2-2 draw, with 10-man Burnley fighting back to snatch a point—a memory the Clarets will hope to draw inspiration from on Saturday. 

However, they enter this clash on the back of consecutive defeats to London teams Arsenal and West Ham, while Chelsea arrive in strong form and looking increasingly difficult to stop. Add to that the Blues’ impressive record at Turf Moor—eight wins in their last nine visits—and it’s hard to look past another Chelsea victory. 

Chelsea to Win (2-0)

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