On Wednesday, in Matchday 32 of the Championship, Burnley will host Hull City. The match kicks off at 20:45 CET. I am making a betting prediction on the winner of this match.
Interesting Facts and Head-to-Head History
- In Burnley’s last four matches across all competitions, only two goals have been scored in total.
- Hull City has won three consecutive away matches.
- Burnley is unbeaten at home this season.
- In Matchday 11, Burnley and Hull City played to a 1-1 draw.
- Burnley has not lost to Hull City since 2015.
Match Preview
Burnley remains in the race for promotion to the Premier League. Scott Parker’s side is one of four contenders fighting for a top-two finish in the Championship. Burnley currently sits third, just three points behind second-placed Sheffield United, making every point crucial in the final stretch of the season.
The team’s defensive solidity is its biggest strength. The Clarets concede very few goals but also struggle to score. In their last league match, Burnley defeated Oxford United 1-0 at home, following two consecutive 0-0 draws against Portsmouth and Leeds United.
Burnley also advanced to the FA Cup Round of 16, having beaten Southampton 1-0 in midweek.
Hull City, meanwhile, is battling at the opposite end of the table. The Tigers are fighting for Championship survival. After 29 rounds, Hull City is sitting just above the relegation zone in 21st place, with only a one-point cushion over the bottom three.
Home form has been Hull City's biggest problem – they have won just one of their last 10 home games. However, they have performed much better away from home. In their last league match, Hull lost at home to Stoke City (1-2), but before that, they stunned Sheffield United with a 3-0 away victory.
Predicted Lineups
- Burnley: Trafford; Roberts, Egan-Riley, Esteve, Humphreys; Cullen, Laurent; Anthony, Mejbri, Foster; Flemming.
- Hull City: Pandur; Coyle, Egan, Jones, Jacob; Slater, Alzate; Gelhardt, Matazo, Barry; Joseph.
Prediction for Burnley vs Hull City
Hull City has been strong on the road, but Burnley is a far more formidable opponent. Given Burnley’s unbeaten home record and Hull's struggles, I am backing a home win.