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    Burnley vs Aston Villa tips: Goals galore expected as free scoring Villans travel to Turf Moor

    Robbie SavageRobbie Savage26 August 2023
    Unai Emery

    Unai Emery

    Planet Sport Bet ambassador Robbie Savage expects plenty of goalmouth action as Burnley welcome Aston Villa.

    You expect goals in this one, there's been goals in every game Aston Villa has played this season. 

    They conceded five up in Newcastle, scored four against Everton, scored five in the Europa Conference League qualifier against Hibs. There will be goals.
    Burnley at Turf Moor, at the start of the season these at the games which Vincent Kompany will have looked at. A home game against Aston Villa, can we take anything out of the game?
    I don't think they will. Unai Emery has got a fantastic team playing great football, dynamic football scoring goals. I'm going with a Villa away win, 3-1.

    Robbie's Pick: Aston Villa to win 3-1

    Team news

    Burnley will be looking to win their first points of the season without the injured duo of Darko Churlinov and Michael Obafemi. Louis Beyer is also a doubt.
    Aston Villa have a far lengthier injury list. Unai Emery will be without Emiliano Buendia, Philippe Coutinho, Leander Dendoncker, Kortney Hause, Tim Iroegbunam, Tyrone Mings and Jacob Ramsey.
    There is also a question mark over Alex Moreno.

    Key stats

    Aston Villa won two of their last three away games against Burnley
    Burnley are looking to avoid losing their opening two Premier League games for a third consecutive season
    Aston Villa are the second team in top-flight history to lose the opening game by four or more goals and win their second by four or more goals
    Burnley have lost two of their last three home league games

    Suggested bets

    Burnley are at home and they will be looking to impress after being swept aside by Manchester City in their season opener. Aston Villa have scored nine goals from their last two games and they will be looking to keep that run going. Bottom line, both teams should get on the scoresheet.

    Both teams to score

    With both teams tipped to get on the scoresheet, the overall goal haul should make for an entertaining watch at Turf Moor.
    Over 2.5 goals