Burnley vs Middlesbrough prediction and betting tips on December 6, 2024
Game Prediction
On December 6, 2024, the 19th round of the English Championship will feature a match between Burnley and Middlesbrough. The hosts, who are successfully battling for a return to the Premier League, have the chance to extend their lead over one of their closest competitors with a home win.
Our prediction for Burnley vs Middlesbrough
In 2023, under the guidance of Vincent Kompany, Burnley confidently won the Championship, returning immediately to the Premier League. However, despite earning points against Everton and Nottingham Forest, they struggled to survive in the top flight, with a new manager replacing Kompany in Munich during the summer. Michael Carrick continues to manage Middlesbrough, though the team’s performance last season fell short of expectations, finishing eighth after failing to stay in the playoff spots.
The newly-promoted team, managed by Scott Parker, has largely lived up to optimistic expectations. Despite an early exit from the League Cup to Wolverhampton, Burnley has suffered only a few defeats in the Championship and won half of their matches. They even won at Stoke City in the previous round. Middlesbrough has alternated between wins and losses, but a successful run in November helped them break into the top tier of the Championship, although they lost to Blackburn. However, they did win decisively against Hull in their most recent match.
Burnley, relegated from the Premier League, is playing very pragmatically at a lower level, scoring 1.25 goals per match and conceding less than 0.4. Carrick's Middlesbrough, in contrast, is much more entertaining, scoring 1.8 goals per match but conceding 1.2.
Burnley vs Middlesbrough: Key Stats and Trends
- Burnley has won four consecutive matches.
- Middlesbrough has won four out of their last five matches.
- The most common scoreline between the clubs is 1-0 in favor of Middlesbrough.
- Burnley scores 35% of their goals between the 76th and 90th minutes.
- Middlesbrough scores 31% of their goals between the 31st and 45th minutes.
- Burnley has kept a clean sheet in their last 5 matches.
- Middlesbrough has conceded in each of their last 7 matches.
- Burnley wins the first half in 24% of matches, while Middlesbrough wins the first half in 35%.
Burnley vs Middlesbrough: Probable Lineups
Burnley (Probable lineup): Trafford – Pires, Esteve, Egan-Riley, Roberts – Laurent, Cullen, Sarmiento, Mejbri, Anthony – Rodriguez
Middlesbrough (Probable lineup): Brinn – Neto, Clarke, Edmundson, Ayling – Barleyzer, Hauson, Burgzorg, Azaz, Dauk – Latte-Lat
Head-to-Head Matches: Burnley vs Middlesbrough
Burnley has not lost any of the last six meetings, winning the last two.
Free Prediction for Burnley vs Middlesbrough
The hosts are in strong form, but Middlesbrough is also performing well. Bet on Burnley to win at home with a handicap of "0" (odds: 1.65).
Make sure to follow the Championship standings and keep an eye on your team’s form before placing your next bet.