Brighton – Burnley | 06/11/2020

Two sides aiming to end torrid spells of form in the Premier League will lock horns on Friday as Burnley make the long journey to the South Coast to take on Brighton & Hove Albion. Both sides fell to defeat to big six sides last time out, with Brighton losing to Tottenham Hotspur while Burnley were no match for an inspired Chelsea at Turf Moor.

Now winless in five games (D2, L3) Brighton & Hove Albion manager Graham Potter has overseen the joint-worst seven-game start since the club’s promotion to the Premier League (PL). Moreover, 71.42% of their PL games have seen over 2.5 total goals (3.57 on average), and there have been goals in both halves in each of the Seagulls’ PL home games.

Brighton have notably won three (L1) of their four PL games played on a Friday. Both of those Friday wins on home turf came by a 1-0 scoreline, whilst all three victories came without reply. Any repeat of those 1-0 matches may see the decider come in the second half, with 2.33 goals on average in that period across Brighton’s PL home games (1H: 1.33).

Visiting Burnley must win to remove themselves from their rock-bottom berth and put them within striking distance of Brighton. However, Burnley are enduring their worst campaign since promotion, based on both points and goals conceded (2.0 per-match on average). Moreover, they have lost their only two Friday-held PL games without reply.

An alarming five of Burnley’s seven conceded away goals have come after HT. Additionally, Burnley have received more yellow cards away from home than all but three sides – 2+ in each game, and more than their opposition in two. On a brighter note, Burnley boast a 57.14% W/D rate across their last 21 PL away games entered as outsiders (W6, D6, L9).

 

Date: 06/11/2020
Time: 20:30
Venue: Amex Stadium (Brighton)
Pick for this match:
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