Burnley vs Fulham tips and predictions: Clarets can complete double over slumping Cottagers
- George Dempsey
- 2 February 2024
Burnley face a crucial clash for their survival status when they host a Fulham side they've already beaten in Premier League action earlier this season.
Goals have been hard to come by for both teams in their respective role as home and away sides. Burnley are the least creative home team in the league.
The three promoted sides take up the medal positions for being least creative on their travels, but Fulham are a very close fourth.
The Cottagers have registered seven goals in their last 11 across all competitions and have scored over 1.5 goals in three of 15 Premier League away games.
On the other hand, Burnley haven’t been prolific but they’ve been resilient enough to run Liverpool, West Ham and Man Utd close at Turf Moor.
One of their three wins so far this season came at Craven Cottage a matter of weeks ago so they should take great heart from that.
Marco Silva’s side may be keen on revenge with that fresh in the memory, but they’re just not a good away side. In 35 Premier League away matches, Brighton are the only team not threatened by relegation that they’ve beaten.
Burnley matches that profile but it’s hard not to like the increased attacking threat we’ve seen from them lately and this is a major opportunity.
If you want to chase value, then you could justify Burnley being a similar price to the visitors in this match. However, the +0.25 Asian handicap may offer more security.
Team news
Jordan Beyer, Charlie Taylor, Hannes Delcroix, Luca Koleosho and Nathan Redmond are unavailable due to injury.
Burnley’s deadline day signing Maxime Esteve could be available to make their Premier League debuts.
Harry Wilson, Adama Traore, Raul Jimenez and Issa Diop are ruled out due to injury.
Calvin Bassey and Alex Iwobi are the African Cup of Nations but Fodo Ballo-Toure should be back on English soil but is unlikely to play a part.
Key stats
Burnley ranks as the least creative home team in the Premier League
However, their output has increased recently, scoring six in five
Fulham rank as the fourth least creative away team in the Premier League
Fulham have scored seven goals in 11 matches
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