Burnley vs Sunderland prediction, H2H & Probable Line-ups – January 17, 2025
One of the matches of the 27th round of the Championship will be played on Friday at the "Turf Moor" arena, where Burnley will face Sunderland. I suggest a bet on goals in this match with good odds.
Match Preview
Burnley came into the Championship season with ambitions of direct promotion to the Premier League, and so far, the "Clarets" are fully living up to this status. Under Scott Parker's guidance, they occupy second place in the table, with 52 points, just one point behind the leading Leeds. However, the competition at the top of the table is incredibly tight, with Sheffield United and Sunderland closely following them.
In the last round, Burnley achieved an important away win against Blackburn (1:0), extending their impressive unbeaten streak to 13 matches. The team shows consistency and a strong character, which is crucial in the fight for a return to the top tier of English football. Midweek, Burnley also progressed in the FA Cup, defeating Reading in extra time.
Sunderland started the season as one of the favorites for direct promotion to the Premier League, alongside clubs like Leeds and Burnley, and judging by their squad, they were ready to set ambitious goals. However, currently, under Régis Le Bris, Sunderland is not living up to expectations, occupying fourth place with 50 points.
In the last round, Sunderland secured an important home win over Portsmouth (1:0). This was their second consecutive victory and the 14th of the current season. Despite some setbacks, the team remains in the running for the top spots and still hopes to fight for direct promotion to the Premier League. However, they had to say goodbye to the FA Cup after losing to Stoke City at home in extra time.
Probable Lineups
- Burnley: Trafford, Humphreys, Esteve, Igan-Riley, Roberts, Brownhill, Cullen, Laurent, Sarmiento, Anthony, Fleming
- Sunderland: Patterson, Cirkin, O'Nien, Mefam, Hume, Bellingham, Neil, Rigg, Mandl, Isidor, Roberts
Match Facts and Head-to-Head
- In the first round, Sunderland defeated Burnley at home with a 1:0 scoreline.
- The "Both Teams to Score" bet has been successful in two matches out of five.
- The "Total Over 2.5" bet has been successful in two matches out of five.
Prediction
Bookmakers give a slight advantage to Burnley in this match, with odds of 2.20 for a home win. Our bet is "Total Under 2.5" with odds of 1.58.
