Burnley vs Chelsea lineups, 3 predictions – Lyle Foster a threat to the Blues’ resurgence

All eyes will be at Turf Moor as Burnley vs Chelsea trade hard tackles in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon. The game kicks off at 15:00 BST, 7 October 2023.

Following their recent win against Fulham, the Blues are looking to claim their third successive victory in all competitions for the first time this season, and will fight to achieve this and set their season back on track.

Meanwhile, having picked up their first three points of the league season in a 2-1 victory over Luton Town last Tuesday, the Clarets will exude confidence as they take on a Chelsea side who seem to have found their rhythm. However, with Lyle Foster back in the team, Vincent Kompany's side can aim to beat Chelsea as they fight to improve on their points tally this season.

Burnley vs Chelsea probable lineups

This is how we think both teams will line up in this Premier League match:

Burnley

James Trafford; Connor Roberts, Ameen Al-Dakhil, Jordan Beyer, Charlie Taylor; Josh Cullen, Sander Berge, Josh Brownhill; Jacob Bruun Larsen, Lyle Foster, Zeki Amdouni.

Chelsea

Robert Sanchez; Levi Colwil, Thiago Silva, Axel Disasi, Marc Cucurella; Enzo Fernandez, Moises Caicedo, Conor Gallagher; Raheem Sterling, Nicolas Jackson, Cole Palmer.

Burnley vs Chelsea confirmed lineups

Burnley

4-3-3

James Trafford

Vitinho

Ameen Al-Dakhil

Hannes Delcroix

Charlie Taylor

Sander Berge

Joshua Cullen

Josh Brownhill

Wilson Odobert

Lyle Foster

Mike Tresor

Substitutes

Aaron Ramsey

Jack Cork

Luca Koleosho

Zeki Amdouni

Arijanet Muric

Jacob Bruun Larsen

Connor Roberts

Dara O'Shea

Jay Rodriguez

Chelsea

4-3-3

Robert Sanchez

Marc Cucurella

Axel Disasi

Thiago Silva

Levi Colwill

Conor Gallagher

Moises Caicedo

Enzo Fernandez

Cole Palmer

Armando Broja

Raheem Sterling

Substitutes

Alfie Gilchrist

Carney Chukwuemeka

Nicolas Jackson

Lesley Ugochukwu

Djordje Petrovic

Ian Maatsen

Noni Madueke

Mykhailo Mudryk

Alex Matos

*Lineups will be automatically updated shortly after they're released

Burnley vs Chelsea predictions

Prediction 1: Chelsea to emerge victorious

Chelsea have won five of their last six games against Burnley and are on the back of two straight wins. Burnley have lost each of their four home games in the Premier League this season, a poor home form pits them as likely losers in this contest. Nonetheless, with Lyle Foster back in scoring terms, the South African can pose some serious threat to Chelsea's new resurgence. But be that as it may, we are still backing Mauricio Pochettino's men to carry the day.

Chelsea players celebrate Mykhaylo Mudryk's goal — Credit: Icon Sport

Prediction 2: Both teams to score

This match will be keenly contested as Burnley are looking to take steps in the right direction having picked their first win; they'll now work to improve on their home form with Chelsea's visit a true test for them at the Turf Moor. And for Chelsea, extending their good record against the Clarets is a watchward; making this encounter one where both sides will come out to get goals. With these in mind, we back the game to end with goals on both sides.

Prediction 3: Over 2.5 total goals

Burnley and Chelsea will have their tails up in this game, as both teams come into this battle with something good to build on.
Granted, the Blues have not been involved in high-scoring games in their last five, and Burnley's last three have produced this market, we still back this clash to end with at least three goals. We expect goals as these teams look to build on their last game performances.

Burnley vs Chelsea head-to-head

The head-to-head record of this fixture since 2014 shows that out of 14 games played, Chelsea have won 9 times, Burnley have won 1, while 4 games ended in a draw.