Newcastle will welcome Burnley to St James' Park on Saturday, 6 December, in a match that will have an impact on both ends of the Premier League table.
A win for Newcastle could see them move into the top seven for the first time this season, while a win for Burnley could move them to win a point of safety.
As part of this week's round of Premier League betting tips, check out our Newcastle vs Burnley prediction below.
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Newcastle vs Burnley prediction: Joy for the visitors
Key Stats
- Newcastle have picked up seven points from the last nine available.
- Burnley have lost their last five Premier League matches.
- More than two goals have been scored in each of Newcastle's last three Premier League matches.
Correct score prediction: Newcastle 3-0 Burnley
Newcastle are finally starting to find some league form, while Burnley look very much like a team who have forgotten how to even draw a game, never-mind win.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Newcastle are big favourites
- HOME: 2/7 (1.29) – 77.8%
- DRAW: 19/4 (5.75) 17.4%
- AWAY: 17/2 (9.50) – 10.5%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Newcastle vs Burnley odds are strongly weighted in favour of the hosts, which isn't a surprise at all. Ladbrokes have given Newcastle a 77.8% chance of winning the match, while Burnley have have been given just a 10.5% chance of victory.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Newcastle domination
Newcastle have an excellent recent record against Burnley, winning each of their last six Premier League matches against the Clarets. You have to go back to 1976 for the last time that Burnley recorded a win at St James' Park.
Newcastle preview: Tonali a doubt
Sandro Tonali is a doubt for this one after being taken off at half-time in the draw with Tottenham on Tuesday night. If he does miss out, then he will join Will Osula, Yoane Wissa, Kieran Trippier, Nick Pope and Sven Botman in the Newcastle treatment room.
Predicted lineup: Ramsdale (GK), Livramento, Thiaw, Schar, Hall, Miley, Guimaraes, Joelinton, Barnes, Woltemade, Gordon
Last five results
- Newcastle 2-2 Tottenham
- Everton 1-4 Newcastle
- Marseille 2-1 Newcastle
- Newcastle 2-1 Man City
- Brentford 3-1 Newcastle
Burnley preview: Searching for answers
Scott Parker is reaching the desperation stage as he searches for anything that can get his Burnley side back on track this season. For this one, he will be without Axel Tuanzebe, Zeki Amdouni, Jordan Beyer and Connor Roberts.
Predicted lineup: Dubravka (GK), Walker, Ekdal, Esteve, Hartman, Ugochukwu, Cullen, Florentino, Anthony, Tchaouna, Foster
Last five results
- Burnley 0-1 Crystal Palace
- Brentford 3-1 Burnley
- Burnley 0-2 Chelsea
- West Ham 3-2 Burnley
- Burnley 0-2 Arsenal
Player to watch: Nick Woltemade
Nick Woltemade ended his mini Newcastle goal drought last weekend, scoring a lovely chip over Jordan Pickford in the Magpies' 4-1 victory over Everton. He followed that up with an assist against Tottenham in the week and he will want to continue that form on Saturday.