Burnley vs Crystal Palace prediction, H2H and probable lineups - December 3, 2025
One of the matches of Premier League round 14 will take place on Wednesday at Turf Moor in Burnley, where the local side hosts Crystal Palace. I propose a bet on the outcome of this clash with a strong chance of success.
Match preview
The Clarets continue to struggle in the league — a run of four consecutive defeats highlights systemic issues in their play and a lack of mental stability. The defense is particularly worrying: in three of those matches, the team lost by at least a two-goal margin. Burnley has already slipped to second-from-bottom in the table, and their attacking stats hardly inspire confidence — just 15 goals in 13 rounds.
At Turf Moor, Burnley plays extremely defensively, and the last six home games have been far from high-scoring. Every other home match ends in a shutout defeat for the hosts. Against a consistent side like Crystal Palace, it will be very tough for the home team to even hope for a draw, considering the difference in class and current form.
The Londoners, on the other hand, are showing confident and organized football, even despite a recent loss to Manchester United. Before that, Crystal Palace kept three consecutive clean sheets, once again demonstrating their defensive discipline and cohesion. In the league table, Palace remain close to the European spots and will be motivated to reclaim lost ground.
Another key point is their reliability on the road — just two defeats in their last nine Premier League away matches. Crystal Palace know how to capitalize on opponents’ mistakes, especially when facing teams from the lower half of the table. Last season, the Londoners defeated Burnley twice without conceding, and they have every chance to repeat that feat.
Probable lineups
- Burnley: Dubravka, Tuanzebe, Walker, Hartman, Esteve, Mejbri, Florentino, Cullen, Chauna, Foster, Flemming
- Crystal Palace: Henderson, Richards, Lacroix, Guehi, Mitchell, Muñoz, Kamada, Wharton, Pino, Sarr, Mateta
Match facts and head-to-head
- Crystal Palace have lost only twice in their last 9 Premier League away games.
- Burnley have lost 4 matches in a row, three times by a margin of at least two goals.
- Crystal Palace have beaten Burnley to nil in their last two head-to-head meetings.
Prediction
Crystal Palace are solid on the road, while Burnley are going through a rough patch and showing weakness at the back. Given the difference in organization, the visitors’ stability, and the head-to-head history, it’s logical to expect another setback for the hosts. Our prediction: Crystal Palace to win at odds of 1.80.
