Burnley travel down south to Brighton looking to continue their incredible form in the Premier League this season. The Clarets are flying high in 7th position in the table and looks to have developed an effective playing style under Sean Dyche. Brighton reside in 13th position but are without a win in their last 5 games which will be concerning for Chris Hughton.
English Premier League – AMEX Stadium – Saturday 16th December 2017 – 15:00 UK Time
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Draw Best Odd of: 21/10 at Unibet |
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Overall, Chris Hughton will be delighted with his sides whoring this term, 17 points registered from 16 games is a fantastic return for a promoted side. Without a win in 5 and with teams catching them up in below them, the Seagulls are in need of a boost before the festive period begins. With only 14 goals scored this term, Brighton have lacked a cutting edge but in 5-goal, Glenn Murray they have a striker with a wealth of Premier League experience.
Burnley
Sean Dyche’s Burnley have amassed an incredible 28 points from their opening 16 games and Premier League safety almost looks assured for the Clarets already. They are only 2 points off the Champions League places and will be looking to stage an outside run towards European football.
Chris Wood tops the Clarets goal charts with 5 goals this season – his debut Premier League campaign.
Head to Head
Brighton just edge the head to head showdown between the teams – with a 10:9 lead in the head to head with another 10 games ending as draws.
This is their first ever top-flight meeting and their first since April 2016 which was a 2-2 draw at the Amex Stadium as Burnley clinched promotion back to the Premier League.
Odds and Predictions
Both sides have strong defensive records this term – only 33 goals conceded between them.
Both teams to score – NO – looks a sensible punt at 4/5 with Betfair.
Chris Wood has been a huge part of the Clarets’ success this term with his all round game.
Chris Wood to score anytime looks great value at 40/17 with Uni Bet.
Burnley are riding the crest of a wave currently and could have too much for Brighton.
Burnley to win the game is a great bet at 1/2 with William Hill.
This could be a cagey encounter between two very well organised teams.
Under 2.5 goals in the game is the banker bet at 11/20 with Marathon Bet.
Score Prediction
Brighton 0 – 1 Burnley – 15/2 with Betfair.
Top Betting Tip
Brighton are a tough nut to crack, particularly at home but Burnley are in excellent form. Burnley to win the game and under 2.5 goals to be scored looks a valuable double at 9/2 with Betway.