⁠Burnley vs Middlesbrough Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

The hosts are currently two points behind league leaders Sheffield United.

The EFL Championship is shaping out to be an exciting one, and now we have arguably the fixture of the weekend as title challengers Burnley will host Middlesborough.

The Clarets are here to show everyone why they belong in the Premier League as they have conceded just two losses so far this season. Burnley have done amazingly well to build on a defensive foundation, making them the best defence in the league having conceded only six goals in 18 games.

On the flip side, they would welcome Middlesborough who don’t know when they did NOT score. They have been the most free-scoring side in the league having scored 32 goals already this season. So, don’t expect this game to be just another Championship clash as it has the potential to shift the balance in the long run.

Friday night lights await ✨ pic.twitter.com/n7aDua30Pf

— Burnley FC (@BurnleyOfficial) December 4, 2024

Kick-off

Friday, 6th December, 8 PM UK

Saturday, 7th December, 1:30 AM IST

Location: Turf Moor

Form

Burnley (in the Championship): D-W-W-W-W

Middlesborough (in the Championship): W-W-W-L-W

Players to watch

Josh Brownhill (Burnley)

Keep an eye on Josh Brownhill—he’s the engine room in their midfield. With six goals and one assist this season, Brownhill has got some G/A on the stat sheet to match his creativity, dominating duels and linking up play seamlessly.

A man for the high pressure moments 🥶6 league goals so far this season for Josh Brownhill 🤩 pic.twitter.com/r3RsRCDCxM

— Burnley FC (@BurnleyOfficial) December 1, 2024

Tommy Conway (Middlesborough)

The 22-year-old English forward has perfectly acclimated into this attacking Middlesborough side. Conway has become the target striker for them so that obviously leaves him as the top goal-getter for his team. He has already scored 10 goals, but that number is only going up from here in that ruthless attack system.

Match facts

• The home side have kept a clean sheet in last seven games
• Middlesborough have scored three or more goals four out of the last five games
• Middlesborough have been leaky at the back conceding 21 goals already

Burnley vs. Middlesborough: Betting tips and odds

• Tip 1: Burnley to win-11/8 William Hill
• Tip 2: They are to keep a clean sheet- 3/1 Skybet
• Tip 3: They will have the first corner-8/11 Betfred

Injury & team news

Burnley are grappling with an extensive injury list, including key players like Lyle Foster (knee) and Jordan Beyer (hamstring), both sidelined until mid-December. Manuel Benson (calf) and Mike Tresor (leg) add to their concerns, leaving gaps in critical positions.

Middlesbrough face their own challenges, with Aidan Morris (knee) out until early January and Alex Bangura (Achilles) among others sidelined. Goalkeeper Seny Dieng might return after illness, offering some respite to their depleted squad.

Head-to-head

Games: 15

Burnley: 6

Middlesborough: 6

Draws: 3

Predicted lineups

Burnley (4-2-3-1)

Trafford; Roberts, Egan-Riley, Esteve, Humphreys; Cullen, Laurent; Anthony, Brownhill, Koleosho; Rodriguez

Middlesborough (4-2-3-1)

Brinn; Dijksteel, Fry, Edmundson, Broges; Barlasar, Hackney; Doak, Azaz, Burgzorg; Conway

Match prediction

Two teams on the opposite side of the goal-scoring spectrum. But we predict Burnley’s defence to come out and triumph against the relentless Middlesborough attack.

Prediction: Burnley 1 – 0 Middlesborough

Telecast

India – FanCode

UK – Sky Sports Football

US – CBS Sports Network, Paramount+

Nigeria – No Telecast

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