Burnley vs Sunderland Predictions, Betting Tips and Preview

Burnley vs Sunderland betting tips and predictions for the New Year’s Eve Premier League fixture with a correct score tip and the best odds for each selection.

 

Can Sunderland claim a much needed win in their fight for survival? They head to fellow strugglers Burnley this weekend, with the Clarets aiming to continue a strong home record, which has helped them open up a decent cushion between themselves and the drop.

 

Burnley vs Sunderland Predictions

 

Sunderland come here with a terrible away record, having won just three away league games in 2016. This is their final chance to boost that dismal return. Burnley away probably doesn’t sound like the most intimidating trip for the Black Cats, but this is going to be a huge test for them. The hosts have the fifth best home record in the top flight, ahead of both Manchester clubs.

 

Burnley have won 60% of their home matches so far, picking up just shy of two points per outing. They have a massive imbalance in their form, with 95% of their points coming at Turf Moor. Sunderland have a better away record, but not by much. The Black Cats have won just once away so far, while they have failed to score in 56% of matches on the road. With Burnley fresh from a clean sheet against Middlesbrough, we’re backing them to shut out one of the most goal-shy teams in the league. We’re going with a home clean sheet at 7/4 with William Hill for our first Burnley vs Sunderland betting tip.

 

Looking at Burnley’s home record, it’s hard not to be impressed. That form has them six points clear of danger, and this is a perfect chance for them to continue. They should be able to edge out a Sunderland side who struggle for goals, and we’re backing the Clarets to add more points at home. A Burnley win looks fantastically priced at 9/5 with Betfair for our second Burnley vs Sunderland prediction.

 

Burnley vs Sunderland Team News

Burnley’s record signing Jeff Hendrick misses out through suspension here, but he’s set to be their only major absentee. Sunderland are in a much worse position, with as many as nine first team players potentially out. Key names like Jordan Pickford, Lee Cattermole and Jan Kirchoff all miss out on the trip to Turf Moor.

 

Burnley vs Sunderland Head to Head Stats

Sunderland have won none of their last four trips to Turf Moor, losing two and drawing two. In fact, they’ve suffered a defeat in two of their last three trips here. Their Premier League meeting here in September 2014 saw these two share the spoils in a 0-0 draw.

 

Burnley vs Sunderland Betting Odds

It’s highly likely that this will be another low scoring affair. Under 2.5 goals in this one is priced quite short, it’s currently 8/13 with Sky Bet. Under 1.5 may be worth considering, it’s 19/10 with 888Sport for a single goal or less here. We can see just one goal separating these two, and we obviously can’t see Sunderland getting it. A 1-0 win for the Clarets is worth a look for a correct score prediction on Burnley vs Sunderland, it’s 8/1 with Paddy Power.

 

Burnley vs Sunderland Betting Tips

Sunderland not to score – 7/4 with William Hill: open an account get 2 free £10 bets.

Burnley to win – 9/5 with Betfair: open an account get a £30 free bet.

Burnley to win 1-0 – 8/1 with Paddy Power: open an account get a £30 free bet.

 

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