Burnley vs Brighton Preview
The Premier League fixture of Burnley vs Brighton holds significant importance in terms of the ongoing 2023-2024 season for both clubs. Brighton are currently sitting at the tenth spot in the league table with 43 points to their tally. They are five points behind the seventh-place West Ham United, having played one game less than them.
A win against Burnley could sharpen the Seagull’s ambition to qualify for Europe. However, a loss could well just fizzle out their season as there are a lot of teams competing around them for a similar goal. On the other hand, for Burnley, it’s just about survival in the Premier League.
The Clarets are currently sitting at the nineteenth spot in the league table with 19 points to their name and are six points behind the eighteenth-place Luton Town FC and seventeenth-place Nottingham Forest. It looks quite tough for Vincent Company’s team to survive in the top tier, but they could give it a go starting from their home fixture against Brighton.
Burnley vs Brighton team news
Burnley
The hosts are set to miss out on the services of midfielder Aaron Ramsey and defender Louis Beyer due to injury concerns when they face Brighton at home. However, Vincent Company does have sustainable options for various positions available in his squad.
Brighton
The Seagulls will miss major options in the midfield in the form of Solly March, James Milner, and Billy Gilmour. On the attacking front, Evan Ferguson will also will be sidelined from the Burnley vs Brighton fixture due to an injury blow.
Burnley vs Brighton predicted lineups
Burnley
Vincent Company would be aware of the fact that his team has stepped up in terms of performance in their last few outings at the least. He will be looking to field the strongest possible eleven in the all-important fixture against the Seagulls on Saturday.
Predicted XI: A Muric (GK), C Taylor, M Steve, D O’Shea, L Assignon, S Berge, J Cullen, L Foster, J Brunn Larsen, D Fofana, and W Odobert
Brighton
Brighton hasn’t been able to stitch a run of good results together for quite some time in the league now. Their season is slowly petting out to be a moderate one by their recent standards. A win is almost a must for them against Burnley in terms of their European qualification hopes and Roberto De Zerbi will be working his combinations out for the day.
Predicted XI: B Verbruggen (GK), T Lamptey, L dunk, J van Hecke, I Estupinan, J Moder, C Baleba, Pascal Gross, S Adingra, J Enciso, and D Welbeck
Burnley vs Brighton head-to-head
Last 5 matches:
Brighton 1-1 Burnley |Premier League [December 9, 2023]
Brighton 0-3 Burnley |Premier League [February 19, 2022]
Burnley 1-2 Brighton |Premier League [August 14, 2021]
Burnley 1-1 Brighton |Premier League [February 6, 2021]
Brighton 0-0 Burnley |Premier League [November 6, 2020]
Burnley vs Brighton score prediction
Both the teams would want to grab all three points on what promises to be a crucial match at the weekend. However, Brighton’s supremacy in terms of this fixture might be cancelled out by Burnley’s home-ground advantage and their rejuvenated fight for their Premier League survival.
Predicted Score: Burnley 2-2 Brighton
Burnley vs Brighton betting tips and odds
Betting Tips
- Goals over 2.5 – 1.60
- Goals under 2.5 – 2.30
- Both teams to score – Yes
Odds
- Burnley to win: 3.80
- Draw: 4.03
- Brighton to win: 2.03
Betting tips and odds from – ODDSPEDIA
Burnley vs Brighton timing and telecast
- Stadium: Turf Moor, Burnley, England
- Timing: 02:00 PM GMT; Saturday; April, 13
- India: Disney+ Hotstar (Subscription)
- UK: TNT Sports
- US: Peacock Premium
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