Burnley vs Stoke City Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

The Clarets have the most clean sheets this season.

In-form Burnley are set to lock horns with Stoke City at Turf Moor in round 25 of EFL Championship action on Wednesday. This match will be crucial for them as they eye to close the gap at the top. 

Burnley have been in fine form this season and are one of the favourites to win the EFL Championship. The Clarets are third in the overall standings three points behind league leaders Leeds United. Scott Parker’s side are currently on an unbeaten run of 11 matches as they aim to make a title charge this season. However, their run-of-three games winning streak came to an end in the last match as they were held to a goalless draw against Middlesbrough. 

Meanwhile, Stoke City ended their 2024 with a victory against Sunderland in a closely contested 1-0 win. With this win their nine-match winless streak came to an end. The Potters currently find themselves in 18th position in the standings but will have to start winning matches as they are four points shy of the relegation zone. A fine strike from Thomas Cannon was enough for them to secure the victory against Sunderland last time out. 

Kick-Off:

Wednesday, 1 January 2025 at 3:00 PM UK; 8:30 PM IST

Location: Turf Moor

The 2025 curtain-raiser is just around the corner 👊 pic.twitter.com/MN6QKbutbl

— Burnley FC (@BurnleyOfficial) December 30, 2024

Form:

Burnley (in all competitions): D-W-W-W-D

Stoke City (in all competitions): L-D-L-L-W

Players to Watch

Josh Brownhill (Burnley)

Josh Brownhill has been in magnificent form for Burnley this season. The veteran midfielder has scored nine goals for them and is their top scorer this season despite playing as a midfielder. In his last four matches, he has recorded three goals and one assist to lead the team to an unbeaten run. His ability to dictate the match and come up with crucial goals makes him the player to look out for in this match.

Thomas Cannon (⁠Stoke City)

Thomas Cannon has been an excellent addition to the squad after making a summer loan move from Leicester City. The young exciting forward has scored nine goals this season from 20 matches and is their top scorer this season. It was his goal against Sunderland in the last match that secured a narrow 1-0 victory for them as they returned to winning ways. Hopefully, Cannon can lead them here to another victory. 

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— 瀬古 樹/Tatsuki Seko (@tatsuki_seko_6) December 29, 2024

Match Facts

• Burnley played a goalless draw against Middlesbrough in the last match
• Stoke City secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Sunderland in the last match
• Burnley are unbeaten in their last six meetings against Stoke City

Burnley vs Stoke City: Betting tips and odds

• Tip 1: Both teams to score in this game – 4/5 with bet365
• Tip 2: Burnley to win this game – 17/20 with William HILL
• Tip 3: Match to end with goals under 3.5– 3/10 with sky bet

Injury & Team News

Burnley will be without four players for this clash as Aaron Ramsey, Jordan Beyer, Manuel Benson, and Mike Tresor are ruled out of this match due to injuries. 

Meanwhile, Stoke City will also be without four players for this clash. The injury list includes Ben Pearson, Jordan Thompson, Lynden Gooch, and exciting Dutch talent Million Manhoef. 

Head to Head

Total Matches – 113

Burnley – 41

Stoke City – 46

Draws – 26

Predicted Lineup

Burnley predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

Trafford (GK); Roberts, Egan-Riley, Esteve, Humphreys; Cullen, Laurent; Anthony, Brownhill, Mjebri; Flemming

Stoke City predicted lineup (5-4-1):

Johansson (GK); Tchamadeu, Wilmot, Phillips, Gooch, Seko; Moran, Bae, Burger, Koumas; Cannon

Match Prediction

Burnley have performed really well this season in comparison to their visitors who are struggling at the moment. The home team will be clear favourites here considering the form they are in and their recent record against the Potters. 

Prediction: ⁠Burnley 2-1 Stoke City

Telecast Details

India – FanCode

UK – Sky Sports Football

US – CBS Sports Network, Paramount+

Nigeria – No Telecast

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