Crystal Palace vs Burnley: prediction, head-to-head and probable line-ups – 11 February 2026
One of the upcoming English Premier League fixtures is set for Wednesday at Selhurst Park in London, where Crystal Palace will host Burnley. The home side has just snapped a long winless streak and now hopes to claim back-to-back victories for the first time in ages, while the visitors are still sinking in the relegation battle. Here's a bet on the outcome of this clash with solid chances for success.
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Match preview
The win over Brighton (1-0) was a major emotional breakthrough for Oliver Glasner's side after almost two months without a league victory. That success came on the road, highlighting this season's paradox: the Eagles have looked more confident away than at Selhurst Park, where their last home league win dates back to early November – a 2-0 triumph over Brentford.
Despite their home struggles, the stats are clearly in the Londoners' favor. Palace have won their last three head-to-head meetings with Burnley without conceding, haven't lost to teams in the relegation zone for nine years, and consistently perform well in midweek fixtures. Against this backdrop, the return of confidence and Ismaïla Sarr's form could not have come at a better time.
Burnley's situation is becoming increasingly dire. Defeats to Sunderland (0-3) and West Ham (0-2) without scoring have dashed hopes of building on their goal-filled draws with Manchester United, Liverpool, and Tottenham. Scott Parker's side is stuck in the relegation zone, already 11 points adrift of the safety of 17th place.
The Clarets look especially vulnerable on the road. With just five away points, the league's worst goal difference (-17), and 30 goals conceded away from home, the trip to London looks like a daunting prospect. To make matters worse, Parker has never won a game in the capital as a manager.
Probable line-ups
- Crystal Palace: Henderson, Lerma, Lacroix, Richards, Muñoz, Wharton, Hughes, Mitchell, Sarr, Pino, Larsen.
- Burnley: Dubravka, Walker, Humphries, Esteve, Pires, Edwards, Maybry, Lewis, Ugochukwu, Anthony, Flemming.
Match facts and head-to-head
- Crystal Palace have won the last three head-to-head matches against Burnley without conceding a single goal.
- Burnley have picked up just five points away from home – only Wolverhampton have fewer.
- Palace are unbeaten in their last 11 matches against teams starting the round in the relegation zone.
Prediction
Crystal Palace heads into this game with a rare positive momentum this season, and the opponent appears favorable both in current form and statistically. Burnley are too vulnerable on the road and psychologically shaken by recent defeats. Under these circumstances, the hosts have every reason to expect a confident, risk-free victory.
