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Burnley vs Brentford predictions and betting tips – Bees with a sting in the tail?

Feb 28, 2026 - 07:15

Burnley host Brentford at Turf Moor in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon.

Brighton showed a blueprint of how to beat a Brentford side who were fourth in the form table over the last 10 games.

But do Burnley, who picked up a valiant point against Chelsea, have enough to exploit the Bees vulnerabilities?

Burnley v Brentford best bets

Correct score – Burnley 1-3 Brentford at 12/1 with Betfred
Draw no bet – Burnley at 39/20 at Bally Bet
Both teams to score – Yes at 8/11 with Betfred

Burnley v Brentford latest odds

Find the latest Burnley v Brentford betting odds here, odds courtesy of Bally Bets and are subject to change.

Burnley – 13/4
Draw – 14/5
Brentford – 4/5

Burnley v Brentford prediction

Burnley may be eight points from safety, but Scott Parker’s have shown the can compete in the top tier this season, especially since the turn of the year.

The Clarets have picked up six points since the turn of the year, including draws against Man United, Liverpool and Tottenham. Before showing fight to come back from a 2-0 deficit to beat Crystal Palace.

They had chances to beat Chelsea in the dying embers of the match at Stamford Bridge. Can they do it again in west London this week?

Burnley v Brentford betting tips

The stats show Burnley have gained nine points from losing positions with (9), while Brentford have dropped 13 points from a winning position.

It suggests the Clarets do have a level of resistance some previously relegated teams may not have done. Whatever their fate come May.

Brentford will still sniff an unlikely European spot for next season. Outside of the top six, Keith Andrews side sit as the best of the rest in seventh with 40 points. Two clear of nearest rivals Bournemouth in eighth.

The return of Kevin Schade from suspension will add another attacking dimension to their attack that’s scored 40 goals this campaign.

In the reverse fixture back in November, all the goals came in the last 10 minutes in a crazy ending to the match.

Igor Thiago scored in the 81st and 86th minute to cancel out Zian Flemming’s 85th minute equaliser. Dango Outtara put the gloss on the victory with a third in stoppage time.

Brentord need a response after their defeat to Brighton. So will we see this one going over 3.5 goals?

Correct score – Burnley 1-3 Brentford at 12/1 with Betfred
Draw no bet – Burnley at 39/20 at Bally Bet
Both teams to score – Yes at 8/11 with Betfred

Burnley v Brentford predicted lineups

Burnley predicted XI (4-3-3): Dubravka; Walker, Esteve, Worrall, Humphreys; Laurent, Mejbri, Flemming, Ugochukwa; Anthony, Edwards

Brentford predicted XI (4-3-3): Kelleher, Henry, Ajer, Van den Berg, Hickey; Janelt, Jensen, Henderson; Outtara, Thiago, Schade

How to watch Burnley v Brentford

Location: Turf Moor, Burnley, UK
Date and time: Saturday 28th February 2026, 3pm
How to watch: N/A

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