Burnley vs Istanbul Basaksehir Prediction & Betting Tips - Europa League

Prediction published on 14/08/2018, 06:54  by Steve Ashfield | Modified on 14/08/2018 at 07:56 in Europa League Prediction

Burnley made their name last season by playing plenty of low-scoring games. It didn't do them too much harm as they still managed to finish seventh in the Premier League and they are going along the same lines in this new season. They have played three Europa League ties so far and over 90 minutes all of them have had under 2.5 goals scored in them. Their opening Premier League game was away at Southampton and that ended 0-0, their second goalless draw in the space of four days. They did well to get a draw in Istanbul but will have to be wary of the dangers of their opponents scoring an away goal, that'd mean Burnley having to score at least twice to have a chance of progressing to the play-off round and over 90 minutes that's something they have only managed twice in 16 home games. Defensively they are strong and Joe Hart has proved a more than able replacement for Nick Pope. Istanbul Basakhesir will be upset at not having a lead to take into this second leg as they are a lot stronger at home than on their travels. They have only won of their eight away games in European competition. This looks like being a fascinating second leg and the suggested bet is on under 2.5 goals being scored in the game.