Burnley vs Leeds Utd Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Burnley vs Leeds Utd taking place? Burnley vs Leeds Utd will take place on Sunday 29th August, 2021 at 14:00 (UK)
Where is Burnley vs Leeds Utd taking place? Burnley vs Leeds Utd will take place at Turf Moor in Burnley
Where can I get tickets for Burnley vs Leeds Utd? Ticket information for Burnley vs Leeds Utd can be found on each club’s official website
What TV channel is Burnley vs Leeds Utd on in the UK? Burnley vs Leeds Utd will be televised live on Sky Sports
Where can I stream Burnley vs Leeds Utd in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Burnley vs Leeds Utd live via Sky Go
THE LOWDOWN
BURNLEY
- Two games and two defeats see Burnley already on the backfoot in this season’s Premier League, although Sean Dyche’s side did overcome Newcastle on penalties this past Wednesday night in the Carabao Cup, but things don’t get any easier for them here against an opponent who took six points from them in 2020-21.
- Midfielder Ashley Westwood may miss out here due to a toe injury, as could forward Matej Vydra as a result of a tight groin, whilst both Dale Stephens and Kevin Long are definitely unavailable for selection.
LEEDS UTD
- Leeds Utd recorded their first point in this season’s Premier League, coming from behind twice to earn a point against Everton and backed that up in midweek, advancing to the third round of the Carabao Cup with a 3-0 victory over League One side Crewe, a helpful morale booster heading into this one.
- Central defender Robin Koch is the only injury doubt for Leeds heading into this one and Marcelo Bielsa is likely to name the same side who started in their 2-2 draw with Everton last weekend, although versatile attacker Rodrigo could lay a claim for selection when considering that he scored twice in this fixture last season.
THE TEAM NEWS
BURNLEY
PREDICTED XI (4-4-2): Pope; Lowton. Tarkowski, Mee, Taylor; Gudmundsson, Brownhill, Cork, McNeil; Wood, Barnes
UNAVAILABLE: Long (Injured), Stephens (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Vydra (Injured), Westwood (Injured)
LEEDS UTD
PREDICTED XI (3-3-3-1): Meslier; Ayling, Llorente, Struijk; Dallas, Phillips, Firpo; Raphinha, Klich, Harrison; Bamford
UNAVAILABLE: Koch (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE:
THE PREDICTION
Marcelo Bielsa’s side took a real liking to playing Burnley last season, beating the Clarets 1-0 at Elland Road before improving on that in the reverse fixture, winning 0-4 at Turf Moor. The high-energy, fast paced passing style of Leeds along with their consistent desire to attack has always seen Dyche’s men struggle to match the Whites and a similar scenario may be set to occur here. Scoring goals has not proven an issue for Leeds so far this season, so if they can cut out any individual errors and tighten up defensively then they stand an excellent chance of picking up three points against a Burnley outfit that has struggled since the beginning of the new campaign. Consider the visitors draw no bet in this one.
Tip: LEEDS UTD DRAW NO BET
