Burnley – Brighton : Preview & Prediction
Burnley and Brighton & Hove Albion face at Turf Moor, in a match for the 23ª round of the Premier League. The two teams tied (0‑0), on 06‑11‑2020, the last time they met in this edition of the league. The history of direct matches played at this stadium indicates balance between these two teams, since there was 1 draw and 1 win for each team in the last 3 matches. However, in the last head ‑ to ‑ head played at this stadium, in a match for the Premier League, on 26‑07‑2020, Brighton & Hove Albion won by (1‑2). The goals of the match were scored by C. Wood (44 ‘) for Burnley and by A. Connolly (50’) and Y. Bissouma (20 ‘) for Brighton & Hove Albion. Special attention is needed for the home / away condition, as both teams show significantly different results in their home and away matches.
Burnley
The home team is currently in 17th place, with 22 points won, after 6 wins, 4 draws and 11 losses. In the penultimate match, they lost away to Chelsea by (2‑0). In the last match, they lost at home to Manchester City by (0‑2). This is a team that, curiously, has been stronger away than at home, as in the last 30 games they have registered 5 wins, 4 draws and 6 losses as a visitor; against 4 wins, 4 draws and 7 losses at their stadium. In the last 10 home matches for the championship, Burnley has recorded 4 wins, 1 draw and 5 losses, having won 13 points out of 30 possible. Defensive solidity has not been their strong point, as they have conceded goals in 7 of the last 10 games in this competition. In their home matches for this competition there is a tendency for few goals, since 7 of the last 10 matches for this competition have ended with Under 2,5 goals. In 21 games in this competition, he only managed 1 comeback in the 11 games in which he suffered the first goal.
Burnley comes unmotivated for this match after losing 0-2, against Manchester City, registering the second setback in this Premier League. In this game against Brighton, the coach Sean Dyche must maintain his standard tactical system, the 4-4-2, privileging the maintenance of the ball possession and the attacks organized by the flanks, however, in some moments of the match he must act in a more directly. Striker Chris Wood is the highlight of this team, being this athlete the best scorer with 4 goals scored. In doubt for this game are Ashley Barnes, Josh Brownhill, Charlie Taylor and Robbie Brady, all with physical problems.
Brighton
The visiting team is currently in 15th place, with 24 points won, after 5 wins, 9 draws and 8 losses. In the penultimate match, they won at home against Tottenham Hotspur by (1‑0). In the last match, they have won an away match against Liverpool by (0‑1). This is a team that, curiously, has more positive results away than at home, since in the last 30 games they have registered 6 wins, 5 draws and 4 losses as a visitor, with a total of 19 goals scored and 17 conceded. At home, he won 3 wins, 7 draws and 5 losses, with a total of 17 goals scored and 19 conceded. In the league, Brighton & Hove Albion won 12 points out of 30 possible points, after 3 wins, 3 draws and 4 losses in the last 10 home matches. In 22 games in this competition, he has never managed to turn the scoreboard in the 9 games in which he suffered the first goal.
Brighton heads into this match with a great triumph, by 0-1, in the trip to the Liverpool field, adding in this way the second consecutive victory in the Premier League: the only goal of the match was signed by Steven Alzate. In this round against Burnley, coach Graham Potter should choose a more cautious strategy, looking for spaces to counterattack. Midfielder Yves Bissouma is one of the most important players in this team’s tactical scheme, and this athlete is responsible for the offensive process. For this match the visiting coach cannot count on Tariq Lamptey, Alireza Jahanbakhsh and Florin Andone, all injured, and still have doubts on Danny Welbeck, Jason Steele, Solly March, Jose Izquierdo, Davy Propper, Joel Veltman and Alexis Mac Allister.
Burnley – Brighton : Betting Tips
Brighton – Win Odds: 2.25
Both teams to score / YES – Odds: 1.70
Over 2.5 Goals – Odds: 1.70
