Burnley
30 Dec, 2025
20:30
Newcastle
Both teams come into this match in poor form.
Burnley are without a home win in their last five matches, while Newcastle have managed just one victory in their recent away fixtures. However, this matchup could be the turning point for the visitors, as Newcastle traditionally perform very well at Turf Moor, winning four of their last five away matches against Burnley.
What we say
Newcastle to Win
Newcastle hold a clear advantage in this fixture thanks to a stronger head-to-head record and a superior overall squad. In addition, they are not significantly affected by AFCON absences, which is not the case for Burnley. The home side will be without their influential striker Foster, a major blow to their attacking options.
Defensively, Burnley continue to struggle, owning one of the weakest defenses in the league. They have conceded 34 goals so far, placing them among the bottom three teams for goals allowed , better only than West Ham (36) and Wolves (39). With Burnley vulnerable at the back and Newcastle historically strong in this fixture, the visitors look well positioned to take all three points.