Bitesize Prediction: Brentford vs Burnley – 21/10/23

Competition: Premier League

Market: Both teams to score

Odds: 8/11 @ 1xBet

Desperate to claim a boost when they return from October’s international break this weekend, Brentford will host Burnley on Saturday afternoon.

Starting with the hosts, while Brentford might have gained a string of plaudits last season as they claimed a top-half finish, Thomas Frank’s side have largely struggled to find a similar level this time around. Heading into October’s international break with major heartbreak at Old Trafford as they eventually slumped to a stunning last-gasp 2-1 defeat against Manchester United, the Bees have the feel of a squad seeking a recent boost. With their rather glaring recent issues highlighted by a shock 3-1 drumming at the hands of relegation scrappers Everton last month, Saturday’s hosts have claimed just a single point from any of their previous four Premier League appearances. Likewise, without a win against top-flight opposition in any of their last seven contests across all formats, Brentford have also shown some extended defensive struggles. Recording just a single clean sheet since opening up the 2023/24 campaign, it should also be highlighted that Frank’s men have seen five of their previous six Premier League matchups finish with both teams finding the net.

As for the visitors, although Burnley might have breezed their way to an immediate Premier League return last season, it is fair to say that Vincent Kompany’s side have struggled to find any real fluidity this time around. Last seen heading into October’s international break with a 4-1 drumming at home against an inconsistent Chelsea, the Clarets appear to be bracing themselves for a relegation scrap this year. Only collecting four points from their opening eight top-flight showdowns, the Lancashire-based outfit also mark their return on Saturday afternoon sat in the drop zone and facing an uphill struggle. However, last seen away from Turf Moor claiming a last-gasp 2-1 win against fellow bottom-three scraps Luton, it is worth noting that Kompany’s men have lost just one of their first five away fixtures across all competitions. Two sides who are searching for a much-welcomed boost in west London, we are expecting what could be an enjoyable battle from the capital this weekend.

Bet: Both teams to score at Brentford vs Burnley 8/11 for Saturday’s Premier League showdown @ 1xBet