Luton will not concede at home! Luton Town vs Burnley Prediction
One of the matches in the first round of the Championship will be played on Monday at Kenilworth Road, where local Luton Town will host Burnley. Here's a prediction for this match from the Dailysports expert team.
Luton Town
The "Hatters" did everything possible to maintain their place in the English Premier League, but in the end, Nottingham Forest won two crucial matches, sending Luton back to the Championship. Luton failed to secure a single win in their last six league matches, managing just one draw during that stretch.
As a result, Luton finished 18th in the Premier League, six points behind Nottingham Forest. In preparation for the new season, Luton played five friendly matches, managing to defeat only Ukrainian side Rukh Lviv with a narrow 1-0 victory. Meanwhile, they suffered defeats against Aarhus (1-2), Göztepe (2-3), and Celta Vigo (1-3).
Burnley
The "Clarets" were the champions of the Championship but faced difficulties in the Premier League, eventually finishing in the relegation zone. Burnley accumulated 24 points in 39 matches, falling eight points short of Nottingham Forest. The team also lost their last three Premier League matches, including one against Nottingham Forest.
In preparation for the start of the Championship, Burnley played only two friendly matches. However, the "Clarets" failed to impress, even against weaker opponents. They lost 1-2 to Warrington Rylands and drew 1-1 with Cádiz.
Interesting Facts and Head-to-Head History
- Last season in the Premier League, Burnley defeated Luton 2-1 away, while the match at Burnley ended in a 1-1 draw.
- Both teams scored in three of their last five meetings.
- The "Total Over 2.5" bet was successful in just one of their last five matches.
Luton Town vs Burnley Prediction
Bookmakers offer odds of around 2.42 for a Luton Town victory. We believe that Luton should not lose at home, and our bet here is "Luton Town to win with a 0 handicap" at odds of 1.75.
