PREVIEW | Burnley vs Crystal Palace - team news, lineups, predictions

[(Burnley F.C.) Strength]:
1. Dutch striker Zian Flemming has had an impressive debut season in the Premier League, scoring 4 goals in 10 appearances.

[(Burnley F.C.) Neutral]:
1. Burnley F.C. suffered four consecutive defeats in the Premier League in November and will be hoping to avoid a fifth straight top-flight loss, something they last experienced back in November 2023.
2. Midfielder Hannibal Mejbri, who was substituted in the last game against Brentford F.C., may be on the bench for this match.

[(Burnley F.C.) Weakness]:
1. Due to knee injuries, Connor Roberts, Jordan Beyer and Zeki Amdouni have not played this season and will continue to be sidelined.
2. Burnley F.C. are currently on a four-game losing streak and the team's recent form has been poor.
3. In the match against Brentford F.C., Burnley F.C. conceded three goals in the last 11 minutes and eventually lost the game.
4. At home, Burnley F.C. have scored only five goals this season, making them the team with the fewest home goals in the league.
5. The two sides have met 34 times in total, with Burnley F.C. achieving a record of 9 wins, 13 draws and 12 losses, being at a disadvantage.

[(Crystal Palace F.C.) Strength]:
1. Crystal Palace F.C. are currently ranked 9th in the Premier League. Although they are four points behind Aston Villa F.C., who are in the UEFA Champions League zone, there is still a possibility for them to catch up.
2. Mateta scored a penalty in the match against Manchester United F.C., demonstrating his excellent spot-kick ability.
3. On away field, Crystal Palace F.C. have been impressive this season, with only Arsenal F.C., Chelsea F.C. and Tottenham Hotspur F.C. earning more away points. Moreover, they have conceded just four goals in six Premier League away games, making them the team with the fewest goals conceded on away field in the league.
4. In the last 8 encounters between the two sides, Crystal Palace F.C. scored 11 goals and conceded 9, holding an advantage in both offensive and defensive statistics.

[(Crystal Palace F.C.) Neutral]:
1. Edward Nketiah could come into the starting lineup to replace Sarr. Meanwhile, Borna Sosa, signed from AFC Ajax, has made just one appearance this season due to injury.

[(Crystal Palace F.C.) Weakness]:
1. Ismaila Sarr, who was injured in the match against Manchester United F.C., could miss the next few games. He was seen leaving Selhurst Park on crutches.
2. Crystal Palace F.C. are currently on a two-game losing streak and the team's recent form has declined.
3. Crystal Palace F.C. have suffered back-to-back defeats in their recent matches (against RC Strasbourg Alsace of Ligue 1 and Manchester United F.C.), marking the second time they have endured consecutive losses this season.

[Tips]:
Crystal Palace F.C. are currently leading Burnley F.C. in the league table and naturally hope to extend their lead in this game.

Judging from the recent form of both sides, Burnley F.C. are currently in a slump of four consecutive defeats, while Crystal Palace F.C. are currently on a two-game losing streak.

In terms of the head-to-head record between the two sides, Crystal Palace F.C. have the upper hand.

The AH line is -0.75 for the away side.

Stronger Crystal Palace F.C. are expected to win in this game.

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