This Friday (March 31), Burnley plays host to Sunderland at Turf Moor in the EFL Championship. Vincent Kompany’s team will try to beat the Black Cats twice and extend their lead at the top of the standings after winning the previous match 4-2.
In their final game before the international break, Burnley hoped for a better performance. In the FA Cup quarterfinals on March 18, they were defeated 6-0 by Manchester City, the current champions of England. Presently with a completely refreshed crew, Kompany will hope to guide the Clarets back to winning ways as they close in on the title.
The leaders of the Championship have a healthy seven-point advantage over Sheffield United, who are in second place and are unbeaten in 17 league games. Meanwhile, Manchester United loanee Ahmad Diallo scored a penalty kick in the 86th minute for Sunderland to salvage a 1-1 draw against Luton Town last time out.
The Black Cats have lost six of their last seven games, with the exception of a 1-0 victory over Norwich on March 12. Sunderland and Preston North End are tied for 12th place in the points table with 53 points from 38 games.
Burnley vs Sunderland Match Details :
- Burnley – Sunderland
- Championship England
- Date – 31/03/2023
- Starting time – 19:00 UTC
- Venue: Turf Moor, Burnley, England
Burnley vs Sunderland Prediction :
Even though Sunderland has played well away from home, they have to deal with a strong Burnley team, who have had a fantastic season. An exhilarating challenge at Turf Field could result, with the Clarets liable to take every one of the three places.
Prediction: Burnley 2-1 Sunderland
Burnley vs Sunderland Head to Head :
Sunderland has a better record in this matchup, having won 47 of the last 118 meetings. Since their first meeting in 1890, Burnley has won 39 games, while 32 times they have shared the spoils.
Since December 2016, the Clarets have not lost to Sunderland in five of their last six games, winning three and drawing two.
Burnley is the only Championship team that has not lost at home this season, with 14 victories and five draws in their 19 league games played at Turf Moor. Sunderland is on a run of only one win in their last seven excursions, losing four, since February.
Burnley vs Sunderland Team News :
Although Kompany will first evaluate any Burnley players who have been on international duty, he will want to select a strong team.
If no risks are taken with Josh Brownhill, it appears that a back four will be used, with Jack Cork, Josh Cullen, and Johann Berg Gudmundsson filling the three central positions.
Taylor Harwood-Bellis and Jay Rodriguez could be in line to get back to the crew, despite the fact that Kompany might keep them on the substitutes’ seat at this phase of their rebounds from injury.
Amad Diallo, who played 74 minutes for Ivory Coast on Tuesday, is likely to remain among the Sunderland substitutes.
Dan Ballard likely won’t play because he injured his hamstring while playing for Northern Ireland. Depending on the severity of Sunderland’s injury list, a fullback might play in the center or switch to a back three.
Burnley vs Sunderland Betting Tips :
- In the last ten home matches between Sunderland AFC and Burnley FC, Burnley FC has won four times, drawn three times, and won three times. Burnley FC has a goal difference of 15-12 in their favor.
- Burnley FC has won five of the last 19 meetings, Sunderland AFC has won seven, and there have been seven draws. Burnley Football Club has a 24-24 advantage in goal difference.
- Burnley FC has won three consecutive matches at home.
- Burnley FC has not lost a home match in 22 attempts.
- Burnley FC won their most recent match by two goals.
- Burnley FC has outperformed Sunderland AFC in the Championship.
- Burnley FC has performed better over the past five matches than Sunderland AFC has.
- Burnley FC has won two of the last five meetings, while Sunderland AFC has won one and drawn two.
- When playing at home, Burnley FC scores 2.04 goals, while Sunderland AFC scores 1.27 goals when playing away.
Burnley vs Sunderland Lineups :
Burnley:
Muric; Roberts, Dakhil, Beyer, Maatsen; Cullen, Cork; Tella, Gudmundsson, Zaroury; Barnes
Sunderland:
Patterson; Gooch, Hume, Batth, O’Nien; Michut, Neil; Roberts, Ba, Clarke; Gelhardt
Burnley vs Sunderland Where To Watch :
| Country | Channels |
| United Kingdom | BoxNation |
| Germany | DAZN, DAZN2 |
| United States | Fox Soccer Plus, ViX |
| France | Molotov, Free, L’Equipe, L’Equipe Web |
| Nepal | SONY TEN 3 HD, Sony LIV, SONY TEN 3 |
| India | JioTV, SONY TEN 3 HD, SONY TEN 3, Sony LIV |
| Sri Lanka | Sony LIV, SONY TEN 3, SONY TEN 3 HD |