Sports Innovation previews the Premier League match between Brighton and Burnley and offers team stats and betting tips with the latest odds.
The Seagulls are in with a good chance of adding three nice points to their total in round 26 of the Premier League. They will be disappointed not to beat Burnley, whom they welcome on home soil at the American Express Community Stadium.
Brighton step onto the pitch at 9th in the Premier League table on 33 points following 24 rounds. Burnley are ranked 20th in the standings with 14 points after 24 matches.
While Brighton could be sneaking inside the top 6 with a win here, Burnley will be hoping to add some distance to the lower regions. Of the two possible scenarios, the former definitely looks more likely than the latter.
Brighton are relatively average in the art of goal-scoring these days. The hosts on Saturday claimed a steady 12 goals in their previous 10 matches. An average of 1.2 goals per game. They simultaneously allowed their opponents 10 goals, or an average of 1 goal a game. They clawed out a clean sheet 2 times in this run.
The Clarets travel to their next Premier League match, averaging a lowly 0.6 goals per game in their last 10 matches. They scored a disappointing total of 6 goals, while also conceding 12 goals. That amounts to an average of 1.2 per game, in which they kept their opponents from scoring 4 times.
Our tip
Facts and figures for Brighton vs Burnley in Premier League.
- In 7 of the last 8 matches Brighton played, both teams scored
- Brighton have not lost 11 of the last 13 matches
- Brighton have scored in 11 of the last 12 matches
- Brighton have not won 4 of the last 5 matches
- Burnley have not won the last 12 matches in a row
- Burnley have conceded in 11 of the last 13 away matches
- Burnley have drawn 3 of the last 4 matches
- Burnley have lost 3 of the last 4 away matches
- Burnley have not lost 3 of the last 4 matches
- In 8 of the last 9 Brighton matches versus Burnley the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 5 of the last 6 matches Brighton versus Burnley played, both teams scored
- Brighton have not lost the last 5 matches versus Burnley in a row
- Brighton have not won 7 of the last 9 matches versus Burnley
- Brighton have conceded in 6 of the last 7 matches versus Burnley
Current form — Brighton vs Burnley
Seagulls keep target in sight
Brighton are a bit back and forth currently and sadly, they are more back than forth. Against Tottenham, they were beaten by a 3-1 score, before winning 2-0 against Watford. They were back on loser street last time out in a 2-0 defeat against Manchester United.
Clarets hoping to bounce back
It is not all bad, but it is not fantastic either for Burnley right now, with just 2 points from their last 3 matches. They first drew 0-0 against Watford, followed by another draw. This time it ended 1-1 against Manchester United, before going down in a 0-1 defeat against Liverpool.
How do the bookies view it?
On paper, Brighton are the clear favorites and look the value pick here at odds of 1.78, depending on your preferred betting strategy. The away win currently settles at 6.50, should the visitors manage to escape with all 3 points. A point for each team ramps up an accumulator with odds of 3.90.
Brighton vs Burnley – Fixture History
In the most previous encounter between Brighton and Burnley, the former managed to hold on to a tight 2-1 win.
Over 2.5 goals only came out as a winning bet 3 times in the past 9 matches between the Seagulls and Clarets. Both teams found the back of the net 5 times in those 9 matches. When looking for value bets with your betting strategy, adding both teams not to score to accumulator looks like the smart move.
Current table in the Premier League
Man of the Moment
Ahead of their latest Premier League match, both Brighton and Burnley will be looking for their main strikers. Accordingly, we have listed some of the in-form players who are expected to be getting it on for each team this season.
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