Bournemouth have an opportunity to end their seven-game winless run when they entertain a struggling Burnley team at the Vitality Stadium on Saturday, December 20.
Currently 18th in the Premier League, the Clarets are certainly in the fight against relegation, and with seven defeats on the bounce, hopes are subsiding quickly in East Lancashire.
Explore our Bournemouth vs Burnley betting tips below.
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Bournemouth vs Burnley predictions: Bournemouth to bounce back
Key stats
- Bournemouth won the last two meetings with Burnley.
- Burnley have not won a league game in their previous seven attempts.
- The Clarets conceded 23 goals on the road, the joint-most alongside Bournemouth’s away record.
- Andoni Iraola’s men only lost one league game at the Vitality Stadium all season.
Correct score prediction: Bournemouth 2-0 Burnley
Burnley’s defence have been so poor this season, they have conceded at least two or more goals in 11 of their 16 league matches. Meanwhile, the hosts are defensively solid at home, conceding only five goals at an average of 0.63 goals per away game.
Iraola’s troops kept a clean sheet in half of their Premier League games at the Vitality, and against relegation candidates, they are likely to bag another.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Slim hopes for the Clarets
- HOME: 10/21 (1.48) – 67.7%
- DRAW: 7/2 (4.50) – 22.2%
- AWAY: 5/1 (6.00) – 16.7%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Ladbrokes are quite clear on who they fancy to leave this fixture with three points. The home side have been given a staggering 67.7% chance of winning this game, despite them not winning in their last seven league outings.
According to the bookmaker, there is a better chance of a draw, coming in at 22.2% compared to Burnley leaving with three points, which is at 16.7%.
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Most recent H2Hs: An even history
If we look at the entire history of this fixture, Burnley are in front with 16 victories compared to Bournemouth’s nine. However, the last two meetings in the Premier League produced a double for the Cherries, their first-ever against the Clarets.
Having said that, the newly-promoted team dominated the hosts from 2018 until 2020, when they had won four in a row.
Bournemouth preview: Tyler Adams the only casualty
Fresh off serving his one-game suspension for an accumulation of yellow cards, Tyler Adams got the nod from the start against Manchester United on Monday night, only for his stint to last five minutes before he had to be taken off due to a knee injury. Thanks to Ghana not being at AFCON 2025, talisman Antoine Semenyo will be available for Iraola.
Predicted lineup: Petrovic; Smith, Diakite, Senesi, Truffert; Tavernier, Scott; Jimenez, Kluivert, Semenyo; Evanilson
Last five matches
- Man Utd 4-4 Bournemouth
- Bournemouth 0-0 Chelsea
- Bournemouth 0-1 Everton
- Sunderland 3-2 Bournemouth
- Bournemouth 2-2 West Ham
Burnley preview: Three missing for Parker
AFCON has claimed three players for Burnley, including Axel Tuanzebe, Lyle Foster and Hannibal Mejbri, with the former perhaps the most crucial, as he anchors the defensive line. Zeki Amdouni (knee), Jordan Beyer (hamstring) and Connor Roberts (groin) are also still dealing with injuries and will not be travelling to the coast.
Predicted lineup: Dubravka; Sonne, Ekdal, Esteve, Hartman; Ugochukwu, Cullen, Florentino; Anthony, Bruun Larsen, Flemming
Last five matches
- Burnley 3-2 Fulham
- Newcastle 2-1 Burnley
- Burnley 0-1 Crystal Palace
- Brentford 3-1 Burnley
- Burnley 0-2 Chelsea
Player to watch: Antoine Semenyo
The Ghanaian international scored against Manchester United on Monday night, so he will hope that he is now back to his best. Semenyo has scored seven goals in 15 league games this season, and he has enjoyed success against Burnley previously. Bournemouth’s talisman has played against the Clarets three times in his career, and he found the back of the net twice.