Burnley want to confirm the positive trend
A match between Burnley FC and Crystal Palace doesn’t sound particularly exciting at first. However, both teams have recently shown approaches that should not only excite the respective fan side. While the hosts in particular are in a relegation battle, that is not necessarily an indicator of a bad game.
In the run-up to Burnley v Crystal Palace, the betting odds show that it is impossible to clearly determine the favourites. Both teams have their qualities and want to prove them. Especially the guest from London can make a big leap away from the lower ranks with a victory.
In any case, both teams want to show their typical face and try to take another step in their own development. Who succeeds will be seen on Saturday afternoon from 4 pm, because then the game will kick off at Turf Moor.
Burnley – Statistics & current form
Still in a relegation spot in the Premier League, Burnley have just eight points to their name. In total, the team could only win one game this season. Actually, these statistics read anything but good, but it must also be noted that the club lost only one of the last five league games. The trend is pointing in the right direction and Burnley should not be underestimated.
Most recently, the hosts held Chelsea FC to a 1-1 draw in the league, and they also held their own against Tottenham in the League Cup. The next steps to follow are clear: the team wants to further stabilise itself and leave the relegation zone. Ahead of the Burnley vs. Crystal Palace match, the odds show that the bookmakers have every confidence in the hosts. There is no clear tendency, but that speaks in any case for Burnley and their good form.
Another point in favour of the hosts is that many things have gone well against Crystal Palace recently. Burnley have won all three of their last direct encounters and have not conceded a single goal. Moreover, the Chelsea point should provide a boost ahead of the international break.
Burnley aim for second consecutive home win
After securing their first Premier League win of the season in their last home game, Burnley will naturally be looking to follow up. The 4-4-2 system, which showed its advantages again recently against Chelsea, is consolidated and allows the team a very good mix of compactness and a good occupation of the offensive spaces. In general, however, there is still some catching up to do in the offensive area, as Burnley currently have only eleven goals to their name. Only three teams in the league are weaker.
Defensively, on the other hand, the hosts do a lot of things very well. In addition, their self-confidence has increased in recent weeks. That’s why our prediction before the Burnley vs. Crystal Palace match is that less than 2.5 goals will be scored. Information on the current best bettors can be found at Wettbasis!
Predicted Burnley line-up:
Pope – Lowton, Mee, Tarkowski, Taylor – Cork, Westwood, McNeil, Cornet – Wood, Barnes
Last games played by Burnley:
Premier League
11/06 2021 – Chelsea London 1 – 1 Burnley
10/30 2021 – Burnley 3 – 1 Brentford
Carabao Cup
10/27 2021 – Burnley 0 – 1 Tottenham
Premier League
10/23 2021 – Southampton 2 – 2 Burnley
10/16 2021 – Manchester City 2 – 0 Burnley
Crystal Palace – Statistics & current form
With 15 points from eleven games, Crystal Palace are mid-table in the Premier League. That is also where coach Patrick Vieira’s team sees itself. The attack is difficult to calculate, several players have three or more goals to their name. The club from London made some smart transfers in the summer and the team seems to be finding its feet more and more.
What is true for the hosts is also true for the Eagles. Crystal Palace is quite strong defensively, having conceded only 14 goals in eleven games. The team defends consistently and has played to nil on four occasions. Two of those games were against Manchester City and Wolverhampton. That’s why, ahead of the Burnley vs Crystal Palace game, our value tip is that neither team will score.
The form speaks for the guests
There were still problems at the beginning of the season, as Crystal Palace had to find their feet a bit. But when the finding phase was over, the team functioned better and better. The Eagles have now remained unbeaten in the Premier League for six games in a row, which is an impressive series. Given the programme with Burnley, Aston Villa and Leeds United, the fans can also hope for more games without defeat.
Crystal Palace have been slightly weaker away than at home this season. The Eagles have an average of 1.0 points away from home and 1.67 points at home. However, four points from the last two away games at Manchester City and Arsenal give hope. Form favours the visitors, but the odds on an away win are high.
Predicted line-up of Crystal Palace:
Butland – Ward, Andersen, Guehi, Mitchell – Milivojevic, Kouyate, Gallagher – Zaha, Olise, Benteke
Last matches played by Crystal Palace:
Premier League
11/06 2021 – Crystal Palace 2 – 0 Wolverhampton
10/30 2021 – Manchester City 0 – 2 Crystal Palace
10/23 2021 – Crystal Palace 1 – 1 Newcastle United
10/18 2021 – Arsenal London 2 – 2 Crystal Palace
10/03 2021 – Crystal Palace 2 – 2 Leicester
Burnley – Crystal Palace Direct Comparison / H2H Record
As mentioned above, Burnley have won their last three direct duels without conceding a goal. The club is also ahead overall, now standing at 21 wins in the direct comparison. With 13 wins, Crystal Palace still have some catching up to do, 17 games ended in draws.
Burnley – Crystal Palace Tip
There is no favourite in this game and that explains the starting position. Burnley are playing a rather poor season overall, but have shown very good approaches recently. Crystal Palace have already gone beyond that, remaining six games without defeat.
Because both teams not only place a lot of emphasis on compactness, but have also made great strides defensively of late, our tip before the Burnley vs Crystal Palace match is that less than 2.5 goals will be scored.
