Burnley vs Middlesbrough Prediction: Burnley have the upper hand going into the game

Burnley is set to host Middlesbrough on Saturday evening. Burnley has won just one of their last eight league games against Middlesbrough. Would Burnley be able to bounce back this time? 

Burnley’s Form

Burnley is unbeaten at home so far this season as they managed (W7 D4) to win on seven occasions out of eleven. They won their last three home games in a row against Blackburn (3-0), Rotherham (3-2), and Reading (2-1). Burnley scored 23 goals against their visitors in their eleven home league games and conceded 10 in return.

Their away performance is also decent as they managed (W5 D4 L2) to win on five occasions out of eleven. With 44 points in 22 games, Burnley is sitting at the top of the table. They have netted 43 goals this season and conceded 23 in return.

Jay Rodriguez is the team’s top scorer with 9 goals followed by Josh Brownhill (5) and Nathan Tella (7) respectively 2nd and 3rd positions.

Burnley’s possible lineup

Muric; Vitinho, Harwood-Bellis, Beyer, Maatsen; Cork, Cullen; Gudmundsson, Brownhill, Tella; Rodriguez.

Middlesbrough Form

Middlesbrough's away performance is a matter of concern this season as they managed (W4 D1 L6) to win on four occasions out of eleven. They recently won three away games in a row against Norwich (2-1), Blackpool (3-0), and Hull City (3-1). In their eleven away league games, Middlesbrough scored 18 goals against their hosts and conceded 16 in return.

Middlesbrough's home performance seems awesome this season as they managed (W4 D5 L2) to win on four occasions out of eleven. With 30 points in 22 games, Middlesbrough is sitting in the 12th position. They have netted 31 goals this season and conceded 27 in return.

Chuba Apkom is the team’s top scorer with 9 goals followed by Isaiah Jones (3) and Matt Crooks (2) respectively 2nd and 3rd positions. 

Middlesbrough’s possible lineup

Steffen; Smith, Fry, Lenihan, Giles; Howson, Hackney, Jones, Akpom, McGree; Forss. 

Burnley vs Middlesbrough expert tips

Burnley is the only side still unbeaten at home in the championship this season. Beating them would be tough for Middlesbrough. They will be facing each other after 2016 at turf moor. Burnley beat Middlesbrough in 2016 at home. After analyzing all the facts, we are anticipating Burnley to win the game. In this match, we can expect less than 2.5 goals as both teams have scored less than 2 goals in a face-off.