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Preview & Prediction: Burnley FC vs Tottenham Hotspur FC

Burnley FC is set to lock horns with Tottenham Hotspur FC on 2nd September 2023 in a Premier League encounter. Reflecting on their last meet, Tottenham won with a 2-0 scoreline against Burnley. The historic data shows that they’ve clashed 19 times in recent seasons: Burnley has managed to snag victory in 3 games, Tottenham has come out on top in 12 games, and 4 matches concluded in a draw. Currently, both teams are showing average form with Burnley’s performance at home and Tottenham’s on the road being moderate.

Past encounters between the two clubs have witnessed an average of 2.68 goals and both teams have scored in 42% of these matches. Examining points per game this ongoing season, Burnley has earned an average of 1.2 points at their home ground and Tottenham has bagged 1.6 points on average when playing away.

Key Insights:

– Tottenham Hotspur appears to have the upper hand given their historical performance against Burnley with 12 wins against a meagre three from the latter.
– Despite their overall success in head-to-heads, Tottenham has performed only average when away, a fact that could potentially level the playing field.
– Burnley’s home record isn’t particularly strong either, which could make for an interesting match.
– Previous matches have averaged 2.68 goals, hinting at a potential for high scoring game.
– Both teams seem to be quite evenly matched this season, with Burnley averaging 1.2 points per home game and Tottenham Hotspur averaging 1.6 points at away games.
– The possibility of both teams scoring is average, with BTTS standing at 42%. Hence, the outcome of the match might likely hinge on a single goal.
– The last time these two teams met, Tottenham Hotspur claimed success with a 2-0 win, but past successes are no guarantee for future performance.
– Given these insights, it appears that this match might not have a clear favorite and could thus result in a potential upset or a drawn game.

Match Forecast:

– Tottenham Hotspur FC could create a lot of scoring chances with long shots and through balls given their strengths and Burnley FC’s weakness in defending against attacks down the wings.
– Burnley FC could struggle with finishing scoring chances, thus possibly leading to a low score from their side.
– Tottenham Hotspur FC might dominate the game in the opposition’s half with their possession football, considering Burnley’s weakness in defending set pieces.
– Tottenham Hotspur’s consistent first eleven could ensure a more cohesive and synchronized gameplay, countering Burnley’s strategy of rotating their first eleven.
– Tottenham Hotspur FC might concede some fouls in dangerous areas, providing Burnley with an opportunity to score goals.
– Tottenham’s weakness in aerial duels could provide Burnley, who tend to play with width, an opportunity to score from the wings.
– Burnley FC, who tend to attack down the left, will likely struggle against Tottenham’s strong defence against attacks from the sides.
– Given Tottenham’s strategy of playing the offside trap and Burnley’s weakness in avoiding offside, Tottenham might frequently catch Burnley offside. This could disrupt Burnley’s attacking rhythm.
– Burnley FC, despite their weak finishing scoring chances, could find opportunities to score if they manage to exploit Tottenham’s weakness in stopping opponents from creating chances.
– While protecting a lead, Burnley FC, being strong, might pose a significant challenge for Tottenham who are good at creating scoring chances.

There’s a strong probability that Tottenham will find the back of the net from a setpiece, while it’s quite plausible that Burnley may frequently commit offside offences.

Match Facts:

– The scoreline that occurs most often in matches between Burnley FC and Tottenham Hotspur is 0-1, recorded in 4 matches.
– Out of the recent 13 home games against Tottenham Hotspur, Burnley FC has won 5, drew 3 and lost 5. The goal difference stands at 16-14 in Tottenham’s favor.
– Reviewing the last 23 games in total, Burnley FC has 5 victories, 4 drawn games and Tottenham Hotspur won 14 times. Tottenham Hotspur also leads in goal difference, 45-20.
– Tottenham Hotspur has maintained a consistent scoring record in their last 20 matches, with at least one goal per game.
– Comparing halftime wins, Burnley FC leads with 32% against Tottenham Hotspur’s 27%.
– Last time they met, Tottenham Hotspur came out on top.
– Tottenham Hotspur impressed in the last meeting with a win margin of 1 goal.
– If Burnley FC is leading 1-0 at home, they tend to win about 92% of these games.
– Conversely, Tottenham Hotspur has a 54% win rate when leading 0-1 in away games.
– However, if Burnley FC is trailing 0-1 at home, they have a fairly powerful comeback record with 55% wins.
– In comparison, Tottenham Hotspur’s away game comeback record when down 1-0 stands at just 18%.
– Tottenham Hotspur has outperformed Burnley FC in recent 5 matches.
– Burnley FC has not scored in 2 consecutive recent matches.
– Tottenham Hotspur only lost 1 game out of 5 in previous encounters against Burnley FC across all competitions.
– Detailing on 5 of these, Burnley FC secured 1 victory while Tottenham Hotspur conquered 4, with no games ending in a draw.
– The record showcases Tottenham Hotspur having lost only once in their last 5 Premier League match ups with Burnley FC.
– With regards to Burnley FC, they have only one Premier League victory against Tottenham Hotspur from the last 5 attempts.
– Burnley FC’s scoring average is 0.2 goals against Tottenham Hotspur, who average at 1.4 goals.
– The average total goals between the two teams is 1.6 goals per game.
– The first half of matches between Burnley FC and Tottenham Hotspur averages 0.8 goals.
– Burnley FC, in their home games, on average score 2.04 goals. Tottenham Hotspur scores 1.61 when playing away.
– Unfortunately, Burnley FC has lost their last 3 consecutive games.
– Burnley FC have not secured a win in their last 4 rounds.
– Both teams failed to win their last match.

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