7M - Match Preview: Chelsea vs Burnley

On February 21, 2026, Chelsea will host Burnley at Stamford Bridge in a crucial Premier League clash as both teams vie for important points.

Burnley arrives in London on the back of an impressive comeback, having defeated Crystal Palace 3-2 last week after trailing by two goals. However, they face a challenging task against Chelsea, who are 14 places above them in the league table.

Chelsea, now under the management of Liam Rosenior, have enjoyed a rare break following a grueling stretch where they played every three days. With Joao Pedro's standout performance against Napoli earlier this year, Chelsea enters this match determined to capitalize on their form against lower-tier opponents and enhance their chances of finishing in the top five.

Despite their recent struggles, Chelsea will aim to shake off the disappointment of dropping points against Leeds United after leading 2-0. The Blues are seeking to regain momentum and potentially move above Manchester United in the table, with the Red Devils not playing until Monday.

While Chelsea are favored to claim victory over Burnley, fans will remember their mixed home performance this season, achieving six wins, four draws, and three losses at Stamford Bridge. Notably, Burnley has managed to take points on their last two visits to West London, with previous draws resulting in 1-1 and 2-2 finishes.

The Clarets' challenge is compounded by several injury concerns, including Connor Roberts, Mike Tresor, and Jordan Beyer, among others. Despite this, they will hope to build on their recent success away from home as they pursue consecutive wins in the league.

Team News

Chelsea continues to deal with injury setbacks, missing Levi Colwill, Marc Cucurella, and others for this matchup. However, Cole Palmer should return after being rested in their FA Cup victory against Hull City. In-form Joao Pedro has been a vital player for Chelsea, scoring in recent matches.

For Burnley, manager Scott Parker faces several absentees, but Jaidon Anthony is ready to make an impact. He leads the team in goals, chances created, and shots.

Predicted Lineups

Chelsea:
Sanchez; James, Fofana, Chalobah, Hato; Santos, Caicedo; Palmer, Fernandez, Neto; Pedro

Burnley:
Dubravka; Laurent, Worrall, Esteve; Walker, Ugochukwu, Hannibal, Humphreys; Edwards, Anthony; Flemming

Final Prediction: Chelsea 3-1 Burnley

Chelsea are expected to secure a 3-1 victory over Burnley, despite the Clarets' recent confidence boost. The Blues, well-rested and looking to bounce back, should have enough to overcome their visitors, who have conceded the most goals in the league this season.