In an anticipated Premier League Boxing Day showdown at Turf Moor, Burnley are gearing up to take on Liverpool in a highly-anticipated clash between the league’s second-best and second-worst teams.
Burnley continued their push for survival with a surprising 2-0 victory over Fulham in their latest match. Meanwhile, Liverpool engaged in an intense top-of-the-table battle against Arsenal, resulting in a 1-1 draw.
Burnley capitalized on Fulham’s failure to convert chances, with Wilson Odobert scoring a magnificent goal in the 47th minute. The French talent then set up Sander Berge with a powerful shot that secured Burnley’s third victory of the season.
The victory over Fulham brought an end to Burnley’s winless away streak, moving them up from the bottom of the table to 19th place. December has been a successful month for Burnley, with seven of their 11 Premier League points earned during this period. However, they faced a setback in their last home match against Everton, and history doesn’t favor them on Boxing Day.
Burnley welcomed back left-back Charlie Taylor for the Fulham match, providing a boost to their defensive lineup. However, the availability of Johann Berg Gudmundsson, Jack Cork, and Aaron Ramsey remains uncertain.
On the other hand, Liverpool’s highly-anticipated match against Manchester United was followed by a gripping battle against Arsenal, resulting in a 1-1 draw.
Liverpool now has the opportunity to claim the top spot with a win at Turf Moor. Heading into the match, they have scored in their last 13 consecutive away Premier League games and won their last three encounters against Burnley.
Kostas Tsimikas suffered a broken collar bone after colliding with manager Jurgen Klopp during the Arsenal match. He will be out of action for a significant period of time. With two left-backs unavailable for selection, Klopp will have to give the spot to centre-back Joe Gomez.
With no room for dropping points, Liverpool is motivated to secure a victory at Turf Moor. A convincing triumph for the visitors is expected, and any other outcome would represent a major upset in this match.
In conclusion, a victory for Liverpool is likely, making the total away goals over 2.5 a lucrative betting option. With the best odds standing at 5/4, this is a betting opportunity not to be missed.