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Premier League: Burnley vs Chelsea
Kickoff Time: 2025-11-22 20:30 (HKT)
Source: REUTERS/Paul Childs
In their last match, Burnley suffered a 2-3 away defeat against West Ham United, marking their second consecutive league loss. Currently, Burnley sits in 17th place in the Premier League standings with a record of three wins, one draw, and seven losses. The team is level on points with West Ham, who are in the relegation zone, and leads only on goal difference. Burnley primarily employs a 4-2-3-1 formation, focusing on a defensive counter-attacking style. Their tactical approach emphasizes compact low-block defending to minimize the opponent’s attacking space, relying on midfield interceptions to launch quick counter-attacks. It is worth noting that Burnley’s lone striker, Zian Flemming, has scored trhree goals in just four Premier League starts. His performance will significantly influence Burnley’s fortunes in the match.
Chelsea, on the other hand, delivered a dominant 3-0 home victory against Wolves in their last outing. The team has been in excellent form, securing three wins and one draw in their last four matches. Currently, Chelsea ranks third in the Premier League with a record of six wins, two draws, and three losses. Since Enzo Maresca took over, he has instilled a possession-oriented football philosophy at the club. Statistics show that Chelsea’s average possession rate this season stands at 59.3%, significantly higher than the league average. Additionally, Chelsea has achieved an impressive away record of three wins, one draw, and one loss in their five league away matches, ranking them third in the league for away performance. Another key point is Joao Pedro’s recent resurgence. The Brazilian forward scored the only goal in Chelsea’s 1-0 victory against rivals Tottenham Hotspur and followed it up with another goal in the 3-0 win against Wolves. After failing to score in his previous seven Premier League appearances, he now appears to have adapted to the team’s tactical system and rediscovered his scoring rhythm.
The gap in league standings clearly reflects the disparity in strength between the two teams, with Chelsea far superior to Burnley in overall quality. Moreover, Chelsea has dominated their recent encounters, remaining unbeaten in their last 10 matches against Burnley with seven wins and three draws, showcasing their overwhelming historical advantage. Tactically, Chelsea’s high possession rate will likely dominate Burnley’s low-block defense. Considering all factors, Chelsea, with their superior strength and current form, is undoubtedly the team to back.
Burnley‘s Last 5 Games: LLWWL
25-11-08 West Ham United 3-2 Burnley
25-11-01 Burnley 0-2 Arsenal
25-10-26 Wolves 2-3 Burnley
25-10-18 Burnley 2-0 Leeds United
25-10-05 Aston Villa 2-1 Burnley
Chelsea‘s Last 5 Games: WDWWL
25-11-09 Chelsea 3-0 Wolves
25-11-06 Qarabag FK 2-2 Chelsea
25-11-02 Tottenham Hotspur 0-1 Chelsea
25-10-30 Wolves 3-4 Chelsea
25-10-25 Chelsea 1-2 Sunderland
Head-To-Head Record
24-03-30 Chelsea 2-2 Burnley
23-10-07 Burnley 1-4 Chelsea
22-03-05 Burnley 0-4 Chelsea
21-11-06 Chelsea 1-1 Burnley
21-01-31 Chelsea 2-0 Burnley
Prediction: Chelsea to win