Burnley vs Chelsea: Premier League Match Preview Saturday, 22 November 2025

The Premier League returns from the final international break of 2025 with an intriguing lunchtime kick-off at Turf Moor, where promoted Burnley (17th place) host a resurgent Chelsea side sitting third in the table.

A win for Enzo Maresca's Blues could see them temporarily leapfrog into second spot, while Scott Parker's Clarets are desperate for points to pull clear of the relegation zone.

This is Gameweek 12 of the 2025/26 Premier League season. Burnley returned to the top flight as Championship winners under Scott Parker, while Chelsea managed by Enzo Maresca are pushing for a Champions League spot after a strong start.

Premier League Burnley vs Chelsea Match Date

  1. Date and Time: Saturday, 22 November 2025
  2. Kick-off: 12:30 GMT (7:30am ET)
  3. Venue: Turf Moor, Burnley
  4. Broadcast: TNT Sports (UK) / USA Network (US)

Current Form and League Position (after 11 games)

  1. Burnley: (3W-1D-7L, 10 points, GD -8): The Clarets have shown grit since returning to the top flight but remain perilously close to the drop zone. They've conceded 22 goals — the third-worst defensive record in the division — and head into this fixture on the back of successive defeats (2-0 vs Arsenal, 3-2 vs West Ham). No clean sheet in their last three league games.
  2. Chelsea: (6W-2D-3L, 20 points, GD +10): The Blues have hit a rich vein of form, unbeaten in their last four across all competitions (three wins, one draw). Recent victories include a convincing 3-0 home win over Wolves just before the break. Strong away form too — six points from their last two road trips.

Chelsea have taken 10 points from their five away league games this season, while Burnley have managed only one win in their last 10 meetings with the Blues (a 2-2 draw at Stamford Bridge in 2024).

Team News

Burnley

Scott Parker faces several injury headaches:

  1. Striker Armando Broja (ex-Chelsea loanee) was stretchered off during Albania duty and is a major doubt.
  2. Long-term absentees include defenders Connor Roberts and Jordan Beyer (both knee, out until December/January) and midfielder Zeki Amdouni (ACL, likely missing most of the season). Parker may stick with a compact 4-4-2, relying on the physicality of Lyle Foster (if fit) and the home crowd to frustrate Chelsea.

Chelsea

Enzo Maresca has a growing injury list but some positive updates:

  1. Cole Palmer remains sidelined with a chronic groin issue (targeting early December return).
  2. Enzo Fernández (knee synovitis) and Pedro Neto (groin) withdrew from international duty but are expected back in training and available.
  3. Roméo Lavia (thigh) and Benoît Badiashile (muscular) are close but likely early-December returns.
  4. Long-term: Levi Colwil (ACL) and Dário Essugo (thigh). João Pedro and Malo Gusto should be fit, giving Maresca options in attack alongside the in-form Alejandro Garnacho–Neto axis on the wings.

Head-to-Head

Chelsea dominate the recent record:

  1. Played 19 in the Premier League era: Chelsea 12 wins, Burnley 1 win, 6 draws.
  2. Last meeting (March 2024): Chelsea 2-2 Burnley (at Stamford Bridge).
  3. At Turf Moor: Chelsea have won four of the last six visits.

Key Battles and Tactical Notes

  1. Burnley's high-pressing, organised style under Parker has caused problems for bigger sides at home, but their vulnerability to quick transitions could be exposed by Chelsea's pace on the counter (Garnacho, Neto, João Pedro).
  2. Midfield duel: Chelsea's depth (Fernández, if fit) vs Burnley's work-rate could decide tempo.
  3. Set-pieces: Burnley score a high percentage from dead balls; Chelsea have been solid defensively but conceded from corners recently.

Prediction

Chelsea's superior squad depth, attacking firepower and recent momentum make them heavy favourites. Burnley will fight hard and could nick a goal, but the Blues should have too much quality.

Expected scoreline Burnley 1-3 Chelsea

Best bet: Chelsea to win & over 2.5 goals (seen in five of Chelsea's last seven and seven of Burnley's last eight league games).

A statement away win for Maresca's men would keep the pressure on the top two ahead of a packed festive schedule — while defeat for Burnley could drag them right into the relegation scrap. Enjoy the game!