Burnley vs Sunderland Preview
- Competition: EFL Championship
- Date: Friday, January 17
- Time: 8:00 PM GMT
- Venue: Turf Moor
Burnley is set to host Sunderland in the 27th game of the Championship at Turf Moor on Friday to battle it out for a place in next season’s Premier League. Amid a hectic festive Schedule Burnley had shifted their focus away from the Championship and defeated Reading 1-3 to secure a spot in the fourth round of the FA Cup. The game was not an easy one for Scott Parker’s men as Lewis Wing’s second-half equaliser for Reading after Lyle Foster’s opener took the game into extra time. During the extra time, Dutchman Zian Flemming scored a brace to ensure Burnley’s place in the next round of the competition.
In the Championship, Burnley are on a 13-match unbeaten run and are currently placed second in the league table, level on points with Sheffield United and just a single point away from league leaders Leeds United. Burnley has put up a phenomenal performance in defence this season conceding just nine goals in 26 games so far.
Meanwhile, Sunderland are also not too far from Burnley in the league as they are placed fourth in the league with just two points behind the opposition as well as the third-placed Sheffield. They also played a game in the FA Cup but were not able to get over Stoke City at the Stadium of Light. After a poor showing at the cup competition, the North-East powerhouses will look to continue the form that they had in the Championship. In the league, they secured back-to-back wins at the Stadium of Light, including a 2-1 triumph over promotion rivals Sheffield.
Burnley Team News
Manager, Scott Parker will be without the service of former Manchester United midfielder, Hannibal Mejbri, who is serving a three match ban after serving picking up a red card in the draw against Stoke City. Aaron Ramsey, Enock Agyei, and Jordan Beyer remain on the treatment table for the upcoming game. Taking into consideration how the hosts have fared in front of goal, Parker might use Foster, a South African international on the left flank soon.
Sunderland Team News
The Black cats have a lot of problem on their hand with their treatment table already filled with a lot of injuries. They will be missing key defensive players including Dan Ballard, Jenson Seelt and right back Niall Huggins. Enzo Le Fee, a recent recruit from Roma would be expected to make his debut at Turf Moor on Friday night.
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Burnley vs Sunderland Predicted Lineup
Burnley Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1)
Goalkeeper: James Trafford
Defenders: Connor Roberts, Conrad Egan-Riley, Maxime Esteve, Bashir Humphreys
Midfielders: Josh Cullen, Josh Laurent, Josh Brownhill
Attackers: Jaidon Anthony, Zian Flemming, Sarmiento
Sunderland Predicted Lineup (4-3-3)
Goalkeeper: Patterson
Defenders: Hume, Mepham, O’Nien, Cirkin
Midfielders: Neil, Bellingham, Rigg
Forwards: Roberts, Mayenda, Isidor
Burnley vs Sunderland Head-to-Head record
Both the teams have faced each other 11 times. Out of which Burnley has won four time and Sunderland has won three times. Four games have ended in a draw.
| Matches | Competition |
| Sunderland 1-0 Burnley | 2024, Championship |
| Burnley 0-0 Sunderland | 2023, Championship |
| Sunderland 2-4 Burnley | 2022, Championship |
| Burnley 1-3 Sunderland | 2019, EFL Cup |
| Sunderland 0-0 Burnley | 2017, Premier League |
Key Players to Watch Out in Burnley vs Sunderland
Josh Brownhill (Burnley)
The English midfielder has been the star of the team, starting in every major game of the season. He has delivered on the trust that the manager has shown on him. He has so far scored nine and assisted three goals in the Championship this season and will be a key player for the team in the upcoming game.
Jobe Bellingham (Sunderland)
This season, the English midfielder has been a key member of Sunderland’s squad. In the Championship thus far, he has assisted on three goals and scored four goals. He is aware of the circumstances and has responded appropriately. He was one of the team’s orchestrators due to his vision, inventiveness, and passing.
Burnley vs Sunderland Prediction
Piercing through the Burnely’s defence will be a difficult task for the visitors as they boast the best defensive line of the season. On the other hand, the black cats will look to repeat their performance against Sheffield earlier this month but what will be on the field will be definitely interesting to watch.
Predicted Score: Burnley 1-0 Sunderland
Where to Watch Burnley vs Sunderland Live?
| Country | Where to watch |
| USA | Paramount+ |
| UK | Sky Sports |
| India | Fancode |
FAQs
When is Burnley vs Sunderland?
A. The Burnley vs Sunderland match will be played on 17th January at the Turf Moor.
Where to Watch Burnley vs Sunderland for Free?
A. The game Burnley vs Sunderland can be watched on Fancode, Paramount+, and Sky Sports.
What is the predicted score in Burnley vs Sunderland?
A. The predicted score for Burnley vs Sunderland is 1-0 for Burnley.
What is the Head-to-Head for Burnley vs Sunderland?
A. Both the teams have faced each other 11 times. Out of which Burnley has won four time and Sunderland has won three times. Four games have ended in a draw.