Few would have envisaged Southampton being involved in a relegation scrap at the start of the season but they travel to Burnley in desperate need of points as the business end of the season approaches. Burnley have been in fantastic form all season under Sean Dyche and despite results tailing off a little in recent weeks, the Clarets look well set for another season of Premier League football.
English Premier League – Burnley vs Southampton – Turf Moor – Saturday 24th February 2018 – Kick-off: 15.00 GMT
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Draw Best Odd of: 2/1 at Betfred |
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Burnley
The Clarets have enjoyed an amazing first half of the season and sit 7th with only 11 games remaining and they have a remarkable 36 points to their name. They are however, without a win in their last 11 matches in all competitions and their defeat to Swansea last time out left Sean Dyche fuming. Ashley Barnes has scored 4 goals for Burnley this season and in the absence of record signing Chris Wood through injury, the Austrian has been entrusted with leading the line in recent weeks.
Southampton
The Saints find themselves in the relegation zone and their uninspiring performance against Liverpool last time out was concerning for all connected to the club. 26 points from 27 games isn’t the ideal return for a team of the Saints’ quality but Mauricio Pellegrino will be looking to secure Premier League safety as a priority – currently in 18th position, one point from safety. James Ward-Prowse has been in great goal-scoring nick for the Saints, bagging 4 in all competitions this term from midfield.
Burnley vs Southampton Head to Head
Burnley just edge the head to head showdown between the sides with a 21:20 lead whilst another 14 matches have ended as draws historically. Sam Vokes scored the only goal of the game as Burnley picked up a 1-0 win at St Mary’s Stadium back in early November.
Burnley vs Southampton Odds and Predictions
Burnley are very responsible defensively and won’t want to gift Southampton too many opportunities to score.
Both teams to score – NO – looks a strong bet at 4/6 with Ladbrokes.
Ashley Barnes has been played infrequently this season but should relish a starting birth here.
Ashley Barnes to score anytime looks a shrewd move at 11/4 with Uni Bet.
Despite their recent struggles, Burnley look great value for the win here.
Burnley to win the game looks way over priced at 13/8 with William Hill.
This could be a cagey game which will suit Burnley’s attritional playing style.
Under 2.5 goals in the game looks a sensible punt at 1/2 with Coral.
Score Prediction
Burnley 1 – 0 Southampton – 11/2 with Stan James.
Top Burnley vs Southampton Betting Tip
Southampton look low on confidence and could find Burnley a tough nut to crack on their travels. Burnley to win the match to nil is an excellent bet at 17/5 with Bet Victor.