Brighton vs Burnley Prediction & Betting Tips - Premier League

Prediction published on 05/11/2020, 06:46  by James | Modified on 05/11/2020 at 07:46 in Premier League Prediction

Two struggling teams desperate for points duke it out in the Premier League on Friday when Brighton host Burnley at the Amex. Brighton enter this game 16th in the table, their seven matches only producing five points. The visitors are in worse shape, anchoring the division with only one point from six matches. Brighton boss Graham Potter will feel slightly confused as to how his side are plumbing such depths. The Seagulls have played well for much of the campaign but a sleepy defence combined with inadequate finishing has left them without a victory in six matches in all competitions. Burnley are also without a win in six matches and have yet to win a game in this Premier League season. Sean Dyche is an experienced manager who Clarets fans will back to get them out of this hole. However, the deeper the hole gets, the harder it will be to climb out of. The second half of last season saw Burnley get their act together on the road, going unbeaten in seven of their last eight away matches. Their defence was the foundation of that success with five clean sheets on that run. The recent goalless draw at West Brom was a step in the right direction.

Brighton won the last encounter between these two teams, a 2-1 triumph at Turf Moor. When it comes to meetings at the Amex, Burnley are unbeaten in four, winning one of those matches. The last three meetings between the teams have been surprisingly reliable when it comes to goals, both teams scoring on all three occasions. Brighton failed to win their last seven home games in the Premier League. They at least scored in the last three, showing that they are beginning to convert chances. However, the desperation for points on the board will probably reduce goalmouth action. We suggest backing under 2.5 goals.