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CHE vs BUR Dream11 Match Prediction: Frank Lampard’s Chelsea will be welcoming Burnley to Stamford Bridge as the Blues look to register a vital win in front of home support. The Blues last two games at the Bridge ended in defeats to a 0-1 defeat to Bournemouth followed by a 0-2 loss to Southampton. Chelsea currently finds itself fourth in the league with 36 points. Meanwhile, Burnley is 15th in the league with 24 points and are on the back of three consecutive defeats.
Match Details
Date- Saturday, January 11
Kick-Off- 8:30 PM (IST)
Venue- Stamford Bridge
Chelsea
Callum Hudson-Odoi should be pushing for a start after an impressive performance in the 2-0 win over Nottingham Forest. Marco Alonso and Olivier Giroud might not be involved here since they’ve recently been linked with moves away from the club. Mateo Kovacic could be making it back to the midfield region. Christian Pulisic’s injury makes him doubtful to start.
Burnley
Ashley Barnes’ groin injury makes him a serious doubt to start for Burnley. Chris Wood was subbed off against Peterborough due to a hamstring issue and is unlikely to feature against Chelsea. Johann Gudmundsson also suffered a hamstring injury which makes matter worse for the visitors.
CHE (Expected Playing 11)- Arrizabalaga; Azpilicueta, Tomori, Rudiger, James; Kovacic, Jorginho, Kante; Hudson Odoi, Abraham, Willian
BUR (Expected Playing 11)- Pope; Bardsley, Tarkowski, Mee, Taylor; Brady, Westwood, Cork, McNeil; Hendrick, Rodriguez
Tammy Abraham will be the obvious threat in front of goal for Chelsea. The 22-year-old has 12 goals, three assists and a pass accuracy of 67% from 1582 minutes in the league.
Dwight McNeil has been one of the standouts for Burnley. McNeil has a goal and four assists from 21 appearances in the league this season.
Willian is also a threat in the attacking midfield region for Chelsea. The Brazilian has four goals, four assists and a pass accuracy of 83.2% from 1455 minutes in the league this season.
Ashley Westwood has been pivotal in defensive midfield for Burnley. Westwood has a pass accuracy of 76% and has five assists under his belt from 18 appearances in the league.
Chelsea will be the favourites heading into the game.
Team 1
Goalkeeper- N Pope
Defenders- C Azpilicueta, A Rudiger, B Mee, J Tarkowski
Midfielders- Willian (VC), Jorginho, C Hudson Odoi, D McNeil, A Westwood
Forwards- T Abraham (C)
Team 2
Goalkeeper- N Pope
Defenders- C Azpilicueta, R James, J Tarkowski, C Taylor
Midfielders- Willian, N Kante, Jorginho, D McNeil, A Westwood
Forwards- T Abraham