2020-21 Premier League – Burnley vs Leicester Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When does Burnley vs Leicester kick off? Wednesday 3rd March, 2021 – 18:00 (UK)
Where is Burnley vs Leicester being played? Turf Moor, Burnley
Where can I get tickets for Burnley vs Leicester? Some clubs can now have some fans back in their stadiums so it is worth checking official club websites for the latest updates on the ticket situation
What TV channel is Burnley vs Leicester on in the UK? Sky Sports
Where can I stream Burnley vs Leicester in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream the match live via Sky Go
THE TEAM NEWS
BURNLEY
PREDICTED XI (4-4-2): Pope; Lowton, Tarkowski, Mee, Taylor; Brownhill, Cork, Westwood, McNeil; Rodriguez, Wood
UNAVAILABLE: Gudmundsson (Injured), Barnes (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Pieters (Injured), Brady (Injured)
LEICESTER
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Schmeichel; Ricardo Pereira, Amartey, Soyuncu, Castagne; Ndidi, Tielemans; Albrighton, Iheanacho, Under; Vardy
UNAVAILABLE: Morgan (Injured), Justin (Injured), Praet (Injured), Barnes (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Evans (Injured), Fofana (Injured), Maddison (Injured), Perez (Injured), Vardy (Injured)
THE PREDICTION
Both these sides will be hoping to bounce back from tough defeats this past Sunday. Burnley was heavily beaten 4-0 away at Tottenham, whilst Leicester blew a 1-0 lead to ultimately lose 1-3 at home to Arsenal. The Foxes’ misery was compounded with injuries to centre-back Jonny Evans and attacking midfielder Harvey Barnes, with Barnes in particular a catastrophic blow. If Evans does not regain his fitness in time for this match, then Burnley will be licking their lips at the prospect of launching long balls towards a makeshift Leicester backline, not to mention the lack of creativity expected from Leicester going forward without both Barnes and Maddison. Ultimately this may well lead to the Clarets taking advantage and with home advantage in their favour, Burnley draw no bet looks the smart play in this one.
