Match Day 26
Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Burnley
Sunday, February 9th 2019
01:30am (GMT+8 Timing)
Stadium: American Express Stadium
Brighton & Hove Albion:
Last five matches form: D L L L D
Average goals per match: 1.08
Average goals against per match: 1.44
Top Scorer: Glenn Murray (10)
Burnley:
Last five matches form: W W D D D
Average goals per match: 1.04
Average goals against per match: 1.84
Top Scorer: Ashley Barnes (6)
We have an interesting clash down on the south coast on Match Day 26 in the Premier League. Hosts Brighton are aiming to avoid being sucked into the relegation battle again this season, whilst visitors Burnley are very much trying to escape the brink of the Premier League precipice.
Burnley are fourth bottom at present, but a win in this one would see them move level on points with their hosts who currently sit in 13th position.
Brighton look to have a fully fit squad from which to select. Burnley must do without Aaron Lennon and Jonathan Walters.
Brighton head into this game having been involved in a midweek FA Cup replay which went to extra time at West Brom, which - despite a number of changes to the side can't really be viewed as a positive. They have however been largely excellent again at home this season though, in losing only three of 12.
Burnley are on their best run of the season at present having now gone unbeaten in their past six, including draws away at both Watford and impressively Manchester United. A last minute leveller at home to Southampton last time out keeps the positivity rolling and they will likely make this tough for their hosts.
Burnley have only won twice on the road all season, so to pick up all three points may prove a tall order. We do see them doing enough to claim a point though.
Prediction: Brighton & Hove Albion 1 - 1 Burnley