Preview | February 24
Palace come into the match looking for a boost of confidence after taking just 4 points over their last 5 matches. Goals have been a luxury as of late. Their average xG (expected goals) over the last 5 matches of 0.62 is 68% below their season average. They may be reliant on Eberechi Eze defensively. He's made the most tackles for Palace with 34 (10th in the EPL). Jordan Ayew is one more player to keep an eye on. He has been their top setup man this season with 5 assists (20th in the EPL).
A win for Burnley could reignite their season after a bad run of form where they've picked up just 2 points from their last 5 matches. Burnley have struggled to stamp their authority on matches in recent weeks. They've averaged fewer shots and less possession than their opponents over the last 5 matches. Josh Brownhill has been rock solid defensively for Burnley this season. However, in his last 5 games, he's averaged only 1.2 tackles per match.
Palace-Burnley Prediction: 4-1
It's hard to see how Burnley will keep a free-scoring Palace at bay, and they don't seem to have the firepower of late to do much damage themselves.
Did you know? The most goals conceded by Palace at home in a Premier League match occurred in 2020, when the Eagles lost 0-7 to Liverpool.
Can this finally be the match where Palace pick up 3 points? Will Burnley end their dismal run of form? PokerStars Sports has hundreds of markets, so you can find your perfect bet on the big match.
Report | February 17
Burnley | 0 - 5 | Arsenal |
Martin Ødegaard 4 | ||
Bukayo Saka 41 [PK], 47 | ||
Leandro Trossard 66 | ||
Kai Havertz 78 |
35% | Possession | 65% |
8 | Total Shots | 16 |
0 | Shots on Target | 7 |
4 | Corners | 6 |
11 | Fouls | 8 |
Martin Ødegaard got the opener for Arsenal in the fourth minute. After the first goal, Arsenal proceeded to add on 4 more goals on the way to a 5 goal thrashing of Burnley.
Declan Rice pulled the strings for the Gunners, he completed 52 passes which was a completion rate of 90%. Aaron Ramsey failed to make a big impact on the game for Burnley, only touching the ball 15 times. The Gunners passed the ball about with ease, completing 285 more passes than the Clarets and taking all three points home.
Arsenal extend their winning streak. Meanwhile, Burnley have now taken 0 points from a possible 6.
Bukayo Saka | Martin Ødegaard |
Scored 2 goals | Assisted 1 goal |
2 corners won | 2 shots on target (1st in the game) |
Both squads play next on Saturday, February 24th. Burnley meet fellow table toppers Palace for a crucial clash, while Arsenal meet Newcastle at Emirates Stadium. Will the Clarets get out of this rough patch? Can the Gunners keep their great form going?
Report | February 10
Liverpool | 3 - 1 | Burnley |
Diogo Jota 31 | Dara O'Shea 45 | |
Luis Díaz 52 | ||
Darwin Núñez 79 |
71% | Possession | 29% |
25 | Total Shots | 9 |
10 | Shots on Target | 4 |
9 | Corners | 3 |
11 | Fouls | 13 |
Diogo Jota began the scoring for Liverpool in the 31st minute after a set up by Trent Alexander-Arnold. Burnley's Dara O'Shea responded with a tying goal in the 45th minute. With the match tied at 1-1, Liverpool's Luis Díaz broke the tie with a 52nd minute strike. Liverpool's Darwin Núñez added another in the 79th to secure the win.
Andrew Robertson had a field day, registering 14 crosses. Burnley's Maxime Estève was a frequent offender, committing 4 fouls. The Reds' fluid football shone through in the end, registering 380 more completed passes than the Clarets as they took all three points.
Liverpool get back to winning form. Meanwhile, Burnley's mixed form continues.
Luis Díaz | Diogo Jota |
4 shots on target (10th in the Premier League) | 4 corners won |
Scored 1 goal | 6 shots (21st in the Premier League) |
Both squads play next on Saturday, February 17th. Liverpool meet Brentford at Gtech Community Stadium, while Burnley hope to rise to the challenge of a high-flying Arsenal side. Can the Reds win again? Will the Clarets improve their form?
Report | February 3
Burnley | 2 - 2 | Fulham |
David Datro Fofana 71, 90 | João Palhinha 17 | |
Rodrigo Muniz 21 |
44% | Possession | 56% |
12 | Total Shots | 15 |
4 | Shots on Target | 7 |
2 | Corners | 13 |
11 | Fouls | 7 |
João Palhinha began the scoring for Fulham in the 17th minute following an assist by Andreas Pereira. Rodrigo Muniz then doubled the lead with a goal in the 21st minute. Down 2-0, Burnley's David Datro Fofana narrowed the deficit with a strike in the 71st minute. Burnley then completed the comeback on a David Datro Fofana goal to secure one point.
Josh Brownhill posed a threat out wide, leading the team in crosses. For Fulham, Andreas Pereira was relentless, getting 14 crosses into the opposition box. The Cottagers had a clear advantage in the passing game, racking up 489 completed passes to the Clarets' 382.
Burnley's unpredictable form continues. Meanwhile, Fulham earn their second draw in a row.
David Datro Fofana | Andreas Pereira |
Scored 2 goals | 14 crosses (9th in the Premier League) |
1 tackle won | Assisted 1 goal |
Both squads play next on Saturday, February 10th. Burnley have a tough game ahead against Liverpool, while Fulham take on Bournemouth at Craven Cottage. Can the Clarets do better next time? Will the Cottagers start a run of draws?
Report | January 31
Manchester City | 3 - 1 | Burnley |
Julián Álvarez 16, 22 | Ameen Al-Dakhil 90 | |
Rodri 46 |
74% | Possession | 26% |
14 | Total Shots | 8 |
4 | Shots on Target | 3 |
7 | Corners | 3 |
3 | Fouls | 13 |
Julián Álvarez netted the first goal of the match for Man City in the 16th minute after being found by Matheus Nunes. Julián Álvarez then doubled the lead with a goal in the 22nd minute. Man City added a third goal before Burnley finally got on the scoresheet with an Ameen Al-Dakhil goal, and that was the final as Man City took the win.
Kevin De Bruyne dictated proceedings and impressed with an 89% pass completion rate. For Burnley, Wilson Odobert seemed off the pace defensively, committing 4 fouls in a frustrating game. City completed 508 more passes than the Clarets, pulling them around the pitch.
Man City's winning streak rolls on. Meanwhile, Burnley's mixed form continues.
Julián Álvarez | Rodri |
Scored 2 goals | 1 corner won |
3 crosses (1st in the game) | Scored 1 goal |
Next up, Man City will be confident against a lowly Brentford side on Monday, February 5th. While Burnley take on Fulham at Turf Moor on Saturday, February 3rd. Can City keep their great form going? Will the Clarets improve their form?
Report | December 30
Aston Villa | 3 - 2 | Burnley |
Leon Bailey 28 | Zeki Amdouni 30 | |
Moussa Diaby 42 | Lyle Foster 71 | |
Douglas Luiz 89 [PK] |
65% | Possession | 35% |
19 | Total Shots | 9 |
7 | Shots on Target | 5 |
6 | Corners | 2 |
9 | Fouls | 14 |
Leon Bailey got the opener for Villa in the 28th minute after being assisted by Ollie Watkins. After the first, Villa proceeded to add on 2 more goals. Burnley nearly kept up in this high-scoring affair, scoring 2 of their own, but it wasn't enough as Villa narrowly took the win in this exciting match.
Diego Carlos linked the play brilliantly all game, with a 92% pass completion. For Burnley, Josh Brownhill seemed off the pace defensively, committing 4 fouls in a frustrating game. The Villans moved the ball about nicely to take the win, completing 219 more passes than their opponents.
Villa bag a win. Meanwhile, it's another loss for Burnley, who'll hope to turn things around quickly.
Douglas Luiz | Lyle Foster |
Scored 1 goal | Scored 1 goal |
4 crosses (1st in the game) | 2 tackles won |
Next up, Villa take on lowly Everton on Sunday, January 14th. While Burnley take on Luton in a bottom-of-the-table dogfight on Monday, January 15th. Can the Villans win again? Will the Clarets get out of this rough patch?
Nickname: The Clarets
Stadium: Turf Moor (Capacity 21,944)
Manager: Vincent Kompany (BEL)
Last Season: 1st (Championship)
After relegation in 2021-22, it only took Burnley a single season to return to the top flight with Vincent Kompany at the helm. With over 100 points and just three defeats in the league last year, Burnley will be hoping to build a strong case for survival, maintaining their Premier League status for more than a single season.
Midfielder Josh Brownhill played a pivotal role in Burnley’s promotion last season. Scoring seven and assisting eight, he ended up in the EFL Championship team of the season alongside three other Burnley players. Having also featured in 78 Premier Leagues for the Clarets during their previous campaigns, his experience will be invaluable for the upcoming season.
England U21 Penalty-shootout hero James Trafford saved the spot kick that secured the European Championship and will hope to carry that form forward for newly promoted Burnley. A deal seemingly built on the connection between Kompany and City, Trafford takes the number one shirt for Burnley and will be starting in the league for the first time.
The Championship champions host the Premier League champions in the opening Friday night fixture. It doesn’t get much more difficult than hosting Pep Guardiola and his treble-winning side, but former City captain will know this side better than any other manager. Can the Clarets make amends for the 6-0 FA Cup thumping they received last season?
The direct and defensive football Burnley used to be known for under former manager Sean Dyche is a thing of the past. With Kompany at the helm, Burnley are a much more attacking and creative outfit. Scoring over 100 points in the Championship is no mean feat, and while safety should be straightforward, a respectable lower-mid-table finish is likely.
Can Burnley avoid the drop and stay in the Premier League for another season?
Burnley - To avoid relegation: 1.29
(odds correct as of July 31, 2023, and subject to change)
Did you know? Burnley started life as a rugby team under the name Burnley Rovers. In 1882, members decided to change their codes to football making them one of the founding members of the Football League.
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