Burnley vs Stoke City prediction, H2H & Probable Line-ups – January 1, 2025
One of the matches of the 25th round of the Championship will take place on Wednesday at Turf Moor, where Burnley will host Stoke City. We suggest betting on the outcome of this match with a strong chance of success.
Match Preview
After 24 rounds, the Clarets are in third place in the table, fighting for a direct promotion spot to the English Premier League. Burnley has accumulated 48 points from 24 matches, with 13 wins and only two losses. However, the gap to leaders Sheffield and Leeds is minimal, standing at just one and three points, respectively.
Last weekend, Burnley faced Middlesbrough away and managed only a 0-0 draw. Nevertheless, this result extended Burnley's unbeaten streak to 11 matches, including seven wins and four draws. At home, the Clarets remain undefeated this season, securing six wins in 11 matches.
On the other hand, Stoke City is enduring a challenging season and currently sits in 18th place in the table. Over 24 matches, the Potters have managed just six wins and, with 25 points, are only four points above the relegation zone.
In their last game, Stoke City hosted Sunderland, one of the league leaders, and secured a narrow 1-0 victory. Interestingly, before that, the Potters had gone nine games without a win, suffering five losses and drawing four times. In 11 away matches this season, Stoke City has managed just two wins while losing seven.
Probable Lineups
- Burnley: Trafford, Pires, Esteve, Igan-Riley, Brownhill, Cullen, Antoni, Lorent, Koleosho, Rodriguez
- Stoke City: Johansson, Wilmot, Phillips, Gibson, Stevens, Tchamadeu, Burger, Manhoef, Moran, Kumaz, Cannon
Match Facts and Head-to-Head Stats
- In the first round, Burnley defeated Stoke City 2-0 away.
- Overall, the Clarets have won three of their last five matches against Stoke without losing.
- The "Both Teams to Score" bet has only hit in two of their recent encounters.
Prediction
Bookmakers favor the hosts, with Burnley's win priced at 1.60. Given Burnley's strong home form this season, we recommend betting on a "Burnley Win."
