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Burnley and Leeds United will face off at Turf Moor on Monday, January 27, 2025, at 20:00 GMT in a Championship clash that could have significant implications for the title race. Burnley, sitting third in the table, are aiming to close the gap on the top two, while Leeds, in first, are looking to extend their lead at the summit.

Interesting Fact:
Burnley are unbeaten in their last 16 matches across all competitions, while Leeds are on a 10-game unbeaten run in the Championship.

Team Analysis

Burnley

Burnley have been in excellent form this season, sitting third in the table with 56 points from 28 matches. Scott Parker’s side are unbeaten in their last 16 matches across all competitions, including a 5-0 thrashing of Plymouth Argyle last weekend. The Clarets are also one of only two teams yet to lose at home in the Championship this season.

Current Form:

• Last 5 matches: 4 wins, 1 draw.
• Last match: 5-0 win over Plymouth Argyle in the Championship.

Key Players:

• Josh Brownhill: The midfielder has been a key figure, contributing nine goals and five assists.
• Zian Flemming: The forward has been in fine form, scoring crucial goals in recent matches.

Injuries/Suspensions:

• Aaron Ramsey (out, cruciate ligament injury).
• Enock Agyei (out, leg injury).
• Jordan Beyer (out, hamstring injury).

Home Form:
Burnley have been dominant at home, winning six and drawing seven of their 13 Championship matches at Turf Moor this season.

Leeds United

Leeds United have been in superb form this season, sitting top of the table with 59 points from 28 matches. Daniel Farke’s side are unbeaten in their last 10 Championship matches, including a 2-0 victory over Norwich City last weekend. The Whites have also kept clean sheets in their last three matches.

Current Form:

• Last 5 matches: 4 wins, 1 draw.
• Last match: 2-0 win over Norwich City in the Championship.

Key Players:

• Joël Piroe: The striker has been in fine form, scoring 10 goals this season.
• Daniel James: The winger has been a creative force, contributing goals and assists.

Injuries/Suspensions:

• Pascal Struijk (out, hamstring injury).
• Patrick Bamford (out, hamstring injury).

Away Form:
Leeds have been solid on the road, winning six of their 13 away league matches this season.

Head-to-Head and Past Encounters

The last meeting between these two sides in September 2024 saw Burnley secure a 1-0 victory at Elland Road. However, Leeds have won three of the last six meetings between the two teams.

Key Stats:

• Burnley are unbeaten in their last 16 matches across all competitions.
• Leeds have kept clean sheets in their last three Championship matches.

Prediction

Goal.mu/Mauri.bet predicts: Burnley 1-1 Leeds United

This match promises to be a closely contested affair, with both teams boasting strong defensive records. Burnley’s home advantage and Leeds’ recent form suggest a high-scoring draw is the most likely outcome.

Betting Tips

• Both Teams to Score: Yes
  Both teams have shown attacking quality in recent matches.
• Anytime Goalscorer: Joël Piroe
  The in-form striker is likely to find the net.

Hot Stat:

Burnley are one of only two teams yet to lose at home in the Championship this season.

Possible Lineups

Burnley (4-2-3-1):
Trafford; Roberts, Egan-Riley, Esteve, Pires; Cullen, Laurent; Anthony, Brownhill, Foster; Flemming.

Leeds United (4-2-3-1):
Meslier; Bogle, Rodon, Ampadu, Firpo; Tanaka, Rothwell; James, Aaronson, Solomon; Piroe.

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