Burnley vs Tottenham Predictions and Betting Tips
This week's round of fixtures rolls into Monday with two games scheduled to feature. Turf Moor is the stage for one of those fixtures as Burnley and Tottenham go head-to-head. Which one of these top-flight teams will emerge victorious at the end of the 90 minutes?
Burnley has beaten Spurs only once since their promotion back in the 2014/15 season. This is a run that has spanned across twelve games both in the league and the domestic cup. As such, Tottenham has a much more superior head-to-head record over the last sixteen meetings with nine victories compared to the Clarets' three. It is also to be noted that Mourinho has never lost to Sean Dyche in all nine encounters between them.
The Clarets still in search of their first win
Sean Dyche and his boys have found it tough since the commencement of the 2020/21 campaign. This, some people attributed to the fact that they failed to introduce new blood into their first team all through the transfer window. As such, they're heading into this game still in search of their first win of the season. However, they can take solace from the fact that they managed to secure a point last time out following three consecutive losses. They played out this draw against West Brom in a game in which the ball didn't just want to go in and both ends. It is then left to see whether they'd do one better as they welcome the Londoners.
Spurs bounce back after a shambolic defensive performance
Tottenham put out one of the best attacking performances in the opening 16 minutes against West Ham in their last Premier League game. Kane and Son combining brilliantly once again. As at the 80th minute in that London derby, Mourinho's troops were well on their way to third place. However, they capitulated from then on as their opponents came back to level the game in a thrilling encounter- Lanzini with an otherwordly strike to draw his team level.
The Spurs bounced back with a comprehensive 3-0 win against LASK in the UEFA Europa League opener. Mourinho handed Vinicius and Bale their full debut for the club much to the delight of the Spurs fans. Lucas fired his team in front with just 18 minutes of play gone. The match was pretty much done and dusted on the 27th minute as Andrade put the ball into his own net to give the home side a two-goal lead. Son came off the bench to round off the scoring with his 8th goal of the season.
Burnley vs Tottenham Team News
Bardsley is ruled out of this one after contracting the coronavirus disease. Cork and Mee are ruled out of this one following thigh and ankle injuries respectively. With regards to the away side, Dier is rated doubtful for this matchup.
Burnley possible starting XI:
Pope; Pieters, Long, Tarkowski, Taylor; McNeil, Westwood, Brownhill, Gudmundsson; Barnes, Rodriguez
Tottenham possible starting XI:
Lloris; Reguillon, Sanchez, Alderweireld, Doherty; Hojberg, Sissoko, Ndombele; Bale, Son, Kane
Burnley vs Tottenham Prediction: 1-2
Spurs have shown that they're absolutely lethal in front of goal with the Londoners averaging three goals per game in the Premier League. They've been unable to see out the three points in two of their last three Premier League games. Nonetheless, we believe they'd get all the points as they go up against a Burnley side who aren't at the best.
