Betbuilder for Brentford v Burnley

The league standings can be deceptive, and that’s certainly the case for Brentford, who undeservedly find themselves in the bottom half.

Positioned at 15th, the Bees’ performance, as indicated by Opta’s underlying metrics, could justify them being in 8th place. Thomas Frank’s team hasn’t met their expected goals (xG) and have conceded more than their expected goals against (xGA) indicates.

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Hosting Vincent Kompany’s Burnley presents Brentford with an excellent chance to snap an eight-game winless streak, a chance I believe they’ll seize. Burnley’s struggle lies in their slow adaptation to the Premier League’s rigours, evidenced by a lone victory against Luton.

In the Premier League, one player who stands out this season is Brentford’s midfielder, Mathias Jensen.

The Danish dynamo has consistently been pivotal for the Bees, particularly as the form of teammates Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa has waned recently.

With three goal involvements in his last trio of appearances, including netting against both Everton and Manchester United, Jensen is emerging as Brentford’s prime attacking force.

Burnley would be wise to keep a watchful eye on him this Saturday, ensuring he’s not given too much room to operate.

Moreover, Jensen’s reputation as a skilled free-kick specialist, having notched a few for Brentford, means Burnley must exercise caution in conceding fouls near their penalty area. Jensen’s prowess in set-piece situations can be the difference-maker.