Burnley vs Tottenham prediction, H2H and probable lineups - January 24, 2026
One of the key fixtures of Matchweek 23 in the English Premier League takes place on Wednesday at Turf Moor, where Burnley hosts Tottenham. Let’s dive into this matchup and explore a promising bet on the outcome with strong chances of success.
Match preview
Right now, Burnley is locked in a fierce relegation battle in the Premier League, sitting second from bottom in the table. Only Wolverhampton are below them, facing an even tougher situation. Scott Parker’s side faces a monumental challenge to stay in the top flight: Burnley trails Nottingham Forest, currently in the safe zone, by eight points. Unless there’s a dramatic turnaround, a return to the Championship—the league they just climbed out of last season—looks like a very real scenario.
However, Burnley have shown resilience in recent matches against top-tier opposition. They snatched a draw at Manchester United (2-2) and then shared the spoils with Liverpool (1-1). Recognizing that wins are vital for survival, it was always going to be tough to claim more against such giants, so these results are definitely positive. Sandwiched between those matches, Burnley cruised into the FA Cup next round, thrashing Millwall 5-1.
Tottenham have their own problems—rumors are swirling in the press about manager Thomas Frank potentially facing the sack. Still, the North London side comes into this fixture in good spirits after a crucial Champions League victory, having defeated Borussia Dortmund 2-0 midweek. French winger Wilson Odobert, who previously played for Burnley, was a standout performer and will now face his former club.
In the Premier League, Thomas Frank’s men have managed just one win in their last seven matches—a worrying statistic for a club of their stature. That sole victory came at the end of 2025, a narrow win over Crystal Palace. Historically, though, Burnley have been a favorable opponent for Spurs: Tottenham have won all of the last five head-to-head meetings.
Match facts and head-to-head
- Burnley are unbeaten in their last three matches.
- Burnley have conceded in each of their last five games.
- Both teams have scored in four of Tottenham’s last five matches.
- Tottenham have dominated the last ten head-to-head clashes, winning eight times, with Burnley claiming just one win and one match ending in a draw.
- In the reverse fixture earlier this season, Tottenham cruised to a 3-0 victory.
Probable lineups
- Burnley: Dúbravka - Tuanzebe, Estéve, Humphreys - Walker, Ugochukwu, Luís, Pires - Edwards, Anthony, Broja
- Tottenham: Vicario - Porro, Romero, van de Ven, Spence - Gallagher, Gray, Simons - Odobert, Tel, Kolo Musni
Prediction
Given their recent victory, Tottenham should come into this game brimming with confidence. Burnley, historically, have been a very favorable matchup for the North Londoners—Spurs have almost always come out on top in these encounters. Taking all factors into account, backing a Tottenham win looks like the smart play here.
