Brentford vs Burnley Predictions, Odds & Sports Betting Tips 21/10/2023

Two Premier League teams in need of a victory clash on Saturday afternoon, as lowly Brentford and Burnley face off at the Brentford Community Stadium. The two sides have just one win each so far this season, so will be desperate to pick up three points and move away from the foot of the table.  

Our expert sports betting writers have produced an exclusive tip for the game. This tip looks at the recent form of both teams, as well as many of the key statistics relating to the game. 

After a solid start to the season, Brentford have hit a wall in recent weeks. Three defeats in four games have seen them slide down the table, but manager Thomas Frank will see this game as a great opportunity to turn his team’s form around.

In truth, the Bees have been slightly unlucky in some recent games. Two injury time goals denied them at Old Trafford, VAR robbed them of all three points at Notts Forest, and they were unfortunate to lose 1-0 to Newcastle. The big worry for Frank is that the Bees have only one win from their opening eight games, the Bees need to return to winning ways if they are to avoid being sucked into a relegation fight.

Vincent Kompany’s Burnley came into the season with high hopes of a mid table finish on their return to the Premier League. However, a leaky defence has seen them concede a division high 20 goals in their opening eight games.

At the other end of the pitch, the Clarets have played some entertaining football and look capable of creating problems against most teams in the league. If Kompany can shore things up at the back, then Burnley should have an excellent chance of finding their second win of the season this week.

Head to Head

Brentford’s 2-0 victory over Burnley in March 2022 ended a run of five consecutive Burnley wins over the Bees. The team have only met twice previously in the Premier League, sharing one win each in those games. Overall, Burnley hold a 13-9 advantage in the head-to-head record between the sides.

Our Betting Tip for Today

The latest betting odds for the game have Brentford as odds on 4/5 favourites for the three points. Burnley can be backed at 19/5 with the draw available at 14/5.

A draw is our betting bonus tip for the game. Both teams are struggling for wins and that makes the 4/5 for a home win seem far too short. That being said, the Bees are a tough nut to crack on their home turf, and have lost just three home games since the start of last season.

As for Burnley, they have actually performed better on their travels, so there is reason to believe they can get something from the game. An away win seems unlikely, but 14/5 on a draw looks like very good value.