Brighton vs Burnley Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Brighton vs Burnley taking place? Brighton vs Burnley will take place on Saturday 19th February, 2022 at 15:00 (UK)
Where is Brighton vs Burnley taking place? Brighton vs Burnley will take place at The American Express Community Stadium in Falmer
Where can I get tickets for Brighton vs Burnley? Ticket information for Brighton vs Burnley can be found on each club’s official website
What TV channel is Brighton vs Burnley on in the UK? Brighton vs Burnley will not be televised live in the UK
Where can I stream Brighton vs Burnley in the UK? Brighton vs Burnley cannot be streamed live in the UK
THE LOWDOWN
BRIGHTON
- Brighton failed to build on their win against Watford last weekend as they fell to a 2-0 defeat in midweek away at Man Utd, a match which saw them reduced to ten men after captain Lewis Dunk was sent off.
- Dunk will be suspended for the visit of Burnley with Shane Duffy likely to be awarded a starting berth, whilst both Enock Mwepu and Jeremy Sarmiento remain out injured.
BURNLEY
- Burnley fought hard at home to Liverpool this past Sunday, but ultimately fell to a 0-1 defeat against the Reds and remain bottom of the Premier League, without a win in their last 11 top flight fixtures.
- Sean Dyche faces an anxious wait over the availability of striker Wout Weghorst, who will undergo a late fitness test after sustaining a heavy knock to the hip against Liverpool.
THE TEAM NEWS
BRIGHTON
PREDICTED XI (3-5-2): Sanchez; Veltman, Duffy, Webster; Lamptey, Gross, Lallana, Bissouma, Cucurellla; Maupay, Trossard
UNAVAILABLE: Dunk (Suspended), Mwepu (Injured), Sarmiento (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE:
BURNLEY
PREDICTED XI (4-4-2): Pope; Roberts, Tarkowski, Mee, Pieters; McNeil, Westwood, Brownhill, Cornet; Rodriguez, Weghorst
UNAVAILABLE: Vydra (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Gudmundsson (Injured), Taylor (Injured), Weghorst (Injured)
THE PREDICTION
An intriguing battle lies ahead here between Brighton and Burnley in what is a direct contrast in playstyles. Whilst the Seagulls prefer to keep the ball on the floor whenever possible, retaining possession and dictating the tempo of place, Burnley favour a more physical style with aerial balls up towards their front two. Either way, this encounter isn’t likely to be high on entertainment with goals expected to be at a premium. Burnley’s last four Premier League fixtures have seen under 2.5 goals scored and backing the same outcome here looks the smart play, regardless of who comes out on top.
Tip: UNDER 2.5 GOALS
