Burnley vs Middlesbrough prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on September 2, 2026
In the 4th round of the English Championship, Burnley will face Middlesbrough on September 2, 2026. Both sides will be looking to please their supporters.
Burnley vs Middlesbrough: team news and expert analysis
The club from Turf Moor were the best side in the Championship under both Kompany and Parker, only to subsequently suffer relegation from the Premier League. Nicky Hayen's side made a difficult start: Notts County were eliminated from the League Cup only on penalties after a 1-1 draw. They then narrowly fought back from 0-2 down at home against West Ham to secure a draw. However, they subsequently lost to both West Bromwich Albion and Norwich. In the League Cup, they drew 0-0 with Bradford before losing on penalties.
The Riverside outfit finished fifth in the regular season but lost to Southampton in the playoffs and then to Hull City following Southampton's disqualification. Having missed out on promotion to the Premier League, they began the new campaign with a victory over Lincoln City but then lost to Blackburn. They bounced back against West Bromwich Albion, winning 3-1. In the League Cup, they narrowly defeated Wrexham 1-0 before beating Doncaster more convincingly, 3-1.
Players who were still competing in the Premier League just six months ago are scoring 1.33 goals per game at this level but conceding an average of three. Hellberg's side are averaging two goals scored and 1.33 conceded per match.
Head to Head matches: Burnley vs Middlesbrough
Burnley have gone eight consecutive meetings without defeat, although both of the last two ended in draws.
This looks like an evenly matched contest. However, the visitors appear considerably stronger and better organised, so we back Middlesbrough with a draw-no-bet handicap (odds – 1.90).
Burnley vs Middlesbrough: key statistics and trends
- Burnley are still without a win this season
- 100% of Burnley matches end with both teams scoring, with an average total of 4.33 goals per game
- Middlesbrough have won four of their last five matches
- 100% of Middlesbrough matches end with both teams scoring, with an average total of 3.33 goals per game
Burnley vs Middlesbrough: Possible starting lineups
Burnley are expected to play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation: Weiss - Humphreys, Al-Dakhil, Walker, Sonne - Ragūbēr, Mejbri - Ramsey, Bruun Larsen, Edwards - Flemming
Middlesbrough are expected to play in a 1-4-4-2 formation: Vitek - Arfsten, Malanda, Ayling, Brittain - Sarmiento, Morris, Peart-Harris, Berhalter - Lankshear, Whittaker
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