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A crucial clash at the top of the Championship unfolds at Turf Moor on Friday, February 21, 2025, as Burnley take on Sheffield Wednesday. The Clarets are eyeing automatic promotion while the Owls are battling to stay in the playoff race.

Interesting Fact:

Burnley have conceded the fewest goals in the Championship this season, with just nine goals allowed in 33 matches, boasting a record 11 consecutive clean sheets.

Team Analysis

Burnley

Current Form:

• Last 5 matches: 🟢🟢🔵🔵🔵
• Last match: 0-0 draw vs. Preston North End

Scott Parker’s men remain undefeated in their last 20 Championship matches, but their recent run of six draws in 10 games has seen them lose ground in the automatic promotion race. Despite their defensive brilliance, Burnley have struggled in attack, failing to score in 13 matches this season.

Key Players:

• Josh Brownhill – The midfield maestro has netted nine goals this season and is the main creative force.
• Zian Flemming – Has chipped in with seven goals and will be key in attack.
• Connor Roberts – A reliable defensive presence, crucial in Burnley’s record-breaking backline.

Injuries/Suspensions:

• Jordan Beyer (injured)
• Luca Koleosho (injured)
• Mike Tresor (injured)
• Aaron Ramsey (injured)

Home Form:

Burnley are unbeaten at home this season, with eight wins and eight draws in 16 games. They have not lost at Turf Moor in 17 league matches.

Sheffield Wednesday

Current Form:

• Last 5 matches: 🔵🟢🟢🔴🔵
• Last match: 1-2 loss vs. Coventry City

Danny Rohl’s Sheffield Wednesday remain within striking distance of the playoff places but have lacked consistency in recent months. Their away form has been solid, winning seven of their 16 road games.

Key Players:

• Josh Windass – The club’s top scorer with 10 goals.
• Michael Smith – Has netted eight times and offers an aerial threat.
• Barry Bannan – A key playmaker who has recently returned from injury.

Injuries/Suspensions:

• Di’Shon Bernard (injured)
• Dominic Iorfa (injured)
• Akin Famewo (injured)
• Anthony Musaba (injured)

Away Form:

Sheffield Wednesday have been strong on the road, winning seven, drawing two, and losing seven in away fixtures.

Head-to-Head and Past Encounters

• Last meeting: Burnley won 2-0 at Hillsborough in October.
• Burnley’s record vs. Sheffield Wednesday: 4 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss in the last six meetings.
• Total goals in the last six meetings: 12 (average of 2 goals per match).

Prediction

Goal.mu/Mauri.bet predicts: Burnley 1-0 Sheffield Wednesday

Burnley’s rock-solid defence gives them the edge, especially at home. Sheffield Wednesday’s inconsistency may see them struggle to break down the Clarets’ backline.

Betting Tips

• Both Teams to Score: No
  (Burnley have kept 11 consecutive clean sheets.)
• Over/Under 2.5 Goals: Under
  (Burnley’s defensive style limits goalscoring opportunities.)
• Anytime Goalscorer: Josh Brownhill
  (The Burnley captain is their top scorer this season.)

Hot Stat

Burnley have failed to score in 13 matches this season, the most of any team in the top six.

Possible Lineups

Burnley (4-2-3-1):

Trafford; Roberts, Egan-Riley, Esteve, Humphreys; Cullen, Laurent; Anthony, Brownhill, Edwards; Flemming.

Sheffield Wednesday (4-3-3):

Beadle; Valery, Ihiekwe, Lowe, Johnson; Charles, Armstrong, Bannan; Windass, Smith, Gassama.

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