Chelsea - Burnley: Determined defense to handle apathetic attack

Chelsea host Burnley at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.

Chelsea

The Blues are surpassing many expectations this season, Frank Lampard's squad chiseling out a top 4 spot by the looks of it.

Statistics

Only Manchester City have created more shots than Chelsea so far in the Premier League this season, Chelsea creating on average 16.38 shots per game. Only Manchester City and Liverpool have created more shots on target than Chelsea so far in the Premier League this season, Chelsea creating on average 5.76 shots on target per game.

Only Manchester City have conceded fewer shots than Chelsea so far in the Premier League this season, Chelsea conceding on average 9.10 shots per game. Only Liverpool have conceded fewer shots on target than Chelsea so far in the Premier League this season, Chelsea conceding on average 3.14 shots on target per game. No other team have conceded fewer shots on target at home than Chelsea so far in the Premier League this season, the London club conceding on average 2.20 shots on target per game at Stamford Bridge.

Looking at the last 4 games, Chelsea have created on average 3.75 shots on target per game - around the average in the league right now. In the same time span, Chelsea have conceded on average 2.75 shots on target per game - one of the best defensive numbers in the league right now.

Burnley

The Clarets are targeting a mid table finish, Sean Dyche yet again working wonders on a small budget.

Statistics

Only Crystal Palace and Newcastle have created fewer shots than Burnley so far in the Premier League this season, Burnley creating on average 10.14 shots per game. Only Watford and Crystal Palace have created fewer shots on target than Burnley so far in the Premier League this season, Burnley creating on average 3.24 shots on target per game. No other team have created fewer shots on target on the road than Burnley so far in the Premier League this season, the Lancashire outfit creating on average 2.40 shots on target per game away from Turf Moor.

Burnley concede close to the average number of shots and shots on target so far in the Premier League this season.

Looking at the last 4 games, Burnley have created on average 0.75 shots on target per game - by some distance the worst attacking numbers in the league right now. During those very games Burnley have conceded on average 4.00 shots on target per game - around the average in the league right now.

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Conclusion & Betting Tips

Chelsea is one of the teams conceding the fewest shots and shots on target in the Premier League, especially at home.
Burnley is one of the teams creating the fewest shots and shots on target in the Premier League, particulary on the road.
The recent trends fortify these figures.
My Betting Tip is Total Goals by Away Team: Under 0.5.
Stake at 7.5/10 units.

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