After an impressive four-point haul from back-to-back away games, at Crystal Palace and Chelsea respectively, Scott Parker’s side now find themselves eight points adrift of safety.
But with relegation rivals Nottingham Forest not in action until Sunday, the Clarets have the opportunity to cut that gap to five with a win against Keith Andrews’ men.
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The Bees are going well this season, sitting seventh in the table, but were beaten 2-0 at home by Brighton last time out.
Both sides have some injury concerns to contend with heading into Saturday’s encounter, so here's an early look at the team news for both outfits:
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5. Connor Roberts (Burnley) - out
The Welshman, who has yet to feature this season, is still some way away from returning from an Achilles injury. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) Photo: Alex Livesey
6. Mike Tresor (Burnley) - out
The winger has received some recent injections to rectify an ankle injury, but is still some weeks away from returning. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) Photo: Michael Steele
7. Axel Tuanzebe (Burnley) - out
The defender is likely to remain sidelined with an Achilles problem having not featured since being replaced at half-time against Sunderland. (Photo by Molly Darlington/Getty Images) Photo: Molly Darlington
8. Fabio Carvalho (Brentford) - out
The winger has been ruled out for the remainder of the season after suffering an ACL injury back in November. (Photo by Jack Thomas/Getty Images) Photo: Jack Thomas