Sean Dyche’s dream start to the season continued last time out with a comfortable 2-0 win over Swansea and the Clarets find themselves in 7th place – level on points with Arsene Wenger’s men going into this fixture. Arsenal were mightily impressive in their 2-0 North London Derby win and Wenger will be hoping his side can take confidence from their win and use it as a catalyst for the rest of the campaign.
English Premier League – Turf Moor – Saturday 26th November 2017 – 14:00 UK Time
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Draw Best Odd of: 16/5 at PaddyPower |
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Burnley
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Few would have expected Burnley’s remarkable start to the season and with only 2 defeats in their opening 12 games, they look to be well clear of the relegation picture for another season. The Clarets are sat in 7th position and European football looks a distinct possibility this term. They have only conceded 9 goals this season – the joint third lowest total in the division. Chris Wood has suffered with injury problems in recent weeks but has notched 4 goals already since his summer move from Leeds United.
Arsenal
The Gunners have had an inconsistent opening to the campaign – losing heavily at Manchester City & Liverpool but their win over Tottenham pushes them right back into Champions League contention. Arsenal are 6th, level on points with 5th placed Liverpool and only 1 point behind arch-rivals Spurs in 4th position – despite conceding 16 goals already in their opening 12 games. Alexandre Lacazette has scored 6 goals since his summer arrival and provided his first assist against Spurs, indicating the Frenchman is adapting to life in the Gunners side.
Head to Head
Arsenal have a comfortable lead in the head to head records between the two sides – leading by 49 wins to Burnley’s 33 with another 21 games ending as draws between the two teams. Arsenal did the double over the Clarets last season – winning 2-1 at the Emirates and clinching a controversial 1-0 win in the equivalent fixture last October at Turf Moor, with Laurent Koscielny scoring a highly disputed winner in injury time.
Odds and Predictions
Burnley are notorious for keeping things tight but Arsenal have quality all over the pitch.
Both teams to score – YES – is a good bet at 4/5 with Ladbrokes.
Alexandre Lacazette has been entrusted with leading the line for the Gunners in recent weeks and is always a threat for defenders.
Alexandre Lacazette to score anytime looks good value at 23/20 with Betway.
Confidence should be relatively high for both teams which could make for an entertaining fixture.
Over 2.5 goals in the game looks a logical bet at 4/6 with William Hill.
Arsenal need to win to keep pace with the top 4 and should have enough to dispatch of Burnley.
Arsenal to win the match represents a sensible bet at 8/15 with Ladrokes.
Score Prediction
Burnley 1 – 2 Arsenal – 8/1 with Bet 365.
Top Betting Tip
Burnley have been in great form but Arsenal should be brimming with confidence following their disposal of Tottenham and should arrive in Lancashire with the bit between their teeth. Arsenal to win the match and both teams to score pays a very good 23/10 with Betfair.