TIPS - Burnley VS Sunderland A.F.C.

[(Burnley) Strength]:
1. Burnley were the best defensive team in the EFL Championship last season, conceding only 16 goals in 46 rounds, 14 goals fewer than the 2nd-fewest team, Leeds United.
2. Burnley remained unbeaten with 14 wins and 9 draws in 23 home games last season, showing their home advantage.

[(Burnley) Weakness]:
1. Burnley lost 3-0 to Tottenham Hotspur F.C. in the first round, failing to secure their first win after returning to the Premier League, which has somewhat dampened their morale.
2. Burnley scored 4 goals in the last 5 games, revealing underwhelming attacking form.
3. Burnley had only 2 tackles in the last game and a possession rate of only 32%. The team still need time to adapt to the intensity of the Premier League.
4. Burnley recorded 1 draw and 1 loss in the last 2 encounters against Sunderland A.F.C., without a better mentality.
5. Burnley lost the last 4 games in AH, demonstrating poor winning strength and an underwhelming overall trend.

[(Sunderland A.F.C.) Strength]:
1. Sunderland A.F.C.'s 3 goals in the last game were scored by different players, showing their multiple scorers on offense. They had 14 shots with 5 on target during the match.
2. Sunderland A.F.C. manager Regis Le Bris secured his first Premier League victory in his coaching career. According to statistics, including Regis Le Bris, only three French managers have won their first Premier League match in charge, namely Arsene Wenger (Arsenal), Alain Perrin (Portsmouth F.C.), and Regis Le Bris (Sunderland A.F.C.). Among them, only Arsene Wenger and Regis Le Bris achieved a victory while keeping a clean sheet.
3. Sunderland A.F.C. officially signed Paris Saint-Germain FC defender Nordi Mukiele with a four-year contract. The 27-year-old French right-back was signed by PSG from RB Leipzig for 12 million euros in 2022. Last season, he was loaned to Bayer 04 Leverkusen. His current market value, according to Transfermarkt, is 10 million euros.
4. Sunderland A.F.C. beat West Ham United 3-0 in the last game, marking a perfect start upon their return to the Premier League. This victory undoubtedly provided a significant boost to the team's morale. It was also Sunderland's first Premier League win since 2017.
5. Sunderland A.F.C. recorded a total of 12 counter-attacks in their last match, demonstrating extremely high speed in transition. The team's counter-attacking strategy stood out in both quantity and quality, serving as a key factor in their emphatic opening victory.
6. Sunderland A.F.C. scored 26 goals in 23 away games in the EFL Championship last season, boasting decent attack on the road.
7. Sunderland A.F.C. received 3 wins and 2 losses in the last 5 away matches, with a win rate of 60%. They have performed well away from home lately. Last season, the team recorded 9 wins, 6 draws, and 8 losses on the road in the EFL Championship.
8. So far this summer, Sunderland A.F.C. have spent 165 million euros on transfers, making them the highest-spending newly promoted team in Premier League history.

[(Sunderland A.F.C.) Neutral]:
1. Sunderland A.F.C. ended only 3 of the last 10 competitive games on away soil with UNDERs in O/U, indicating open play on the road.

[Tips]:
Burnley suffered a 3-0 defeat against Hotspur F.C. in their opening match, failing to secure a victory upon their return to the Premier League, which has somewhat dampened their morale.

In contrast, fellow promoted side Sunderland A.F.C. claimed a convincing 3-0 win over West Ham United in their first game back in the top flight, which marked their first Premier League victory since 2017, significantly boosting the team's confidence.

The two sides met twice in the EFL Championship last season, where Sunderland A.F.C. remained unbeaten with one win and one draw, giving them a mental advantage heading into this match.

Judging from their performances in the first round, Sunderland A.F.C. have also adapted better to the intensity of the Premier League compared to Burnley.

Therefore, Sunderland A.F.C. should be able to secure at least a point away from home in this fixture.

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