Brentford emphatically ended their slump last time out with a strong win at Norwich. Was it mere coincidence they scored more than one goal in a game for the first time in 10 matches with Christian Eriksen in midfield? We more than likely will find out against fellow relegation contenders Burnley. If any match is likely to need some creative magic to unlock a defence it is one against Sean Dyche’s obdurate side. The incentive for victory is huge, Brentford could open a relatively whopping nine-point gap over the relegation zone with three points. The spoils are equally tantalising, of course, for Burnley. Wout Weghorst has shown promise in attack for Dyche and if he lays down a marker then his side could jump out of trouble if Leeds or Everton lose. Graham Searles
Saturday 3pm
Venue Brentford Community Stadium
Last season n/a
Referee Paul Tierney
This season G20 Y86 R1 4.35 cards/game
Odds H 11-9 A 37-13 D 23-10
BRENTFORD
Subs from Fernández, Lössl, Cox, Roerslev, Sørensen, Stevens, Ghoddos, Peart-Harris, Baptiste, Wissa, Jensen, Ajer, Nørgaard
Doubtful Ajer (match fitness), Nørgaard (hamstring)
Injured Jeanvier (knee, unknown), Fosu (hamstring, unknown)
Suspended Dasilva (second of three)
Discipline Y51 R2
Form LLDLLW
Leading scorer Toney 9
BURNLEY
Subs from Hennessey, Norris, Bardsley, Thomas, Lowton, Long, Barnes, Rodriguez, Cork, Stephens
Doubtful Stephens (hamstring)
Injured Vydra (elbow, Apr), Pieters (knee, Apr), Mee (calf, Apr), Gudmundsson (calf, unknown)
Suspended None
Discipline Y48 R0
Form LWWDLL
Leading scorer Cornet 6
