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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9. Josh Dasilva (Brentford) - out
The 27-year-old hasn’t featured at all this season having been sidelined with a ligament injury in his knee. (Photo by Harriet Lander/Getty Images) Photo: Harriet Lander
10. Michael Kayode (Brentford) - doubt
Kayode missed last weekend’s game against Brentford after picking up a knock the day before in training. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP via Getty Images) Photo: PAUL ELLIS
11. Antoni Milambo (Brentford) - out
The midfielder suffered a season-ending ACL injury in October 2025 while on international duty with the Netherlands U21 team. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images) Photo: Justin Setterfield