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SUNDERLAND VS BURNLEY - ENGLAND: PREMIER LEAGUE MATCH PREVIEW
ENGLAND: PREMIER LEAGUE MATCH DETAILS: SUNDERLAND VS BURNLEY
As Sunderland prepare to host Burnley on February 2, 2026, with kick-off at 21:00 under referee Tierney, this ENGLAND: Premier League fixture promises an intriguing contest.
SUNDERLAND PREVIEW IN ENGLAND: PREMIER LEAGUE
Sunderland, currently 11th in the standings with 36 points from 26 games, trail the leaders by 22 points. They've earned 26 points from 13 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins and 3 losses in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 8 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.
BURNLEY PREVIEW IN ENGLAND: PREMIER LEAGUE
Burnley, sitting 19th with 18 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 8 points from 13 games this season.
Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 10 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR SUNDERLAND VS BURNLEY
Recent meetings between Sunderland and Burnley have favored Sunderland, with Sunderland claiming victory in their most recent clash (3-0).
Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.
In their previous league match against Liverpool, Sunderland recorded a 0-1 defeat while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Roefs, Mandava, Alderete, Ballard, Mukiele, Le Fee, Sadiki, Angulo, Diarra, Hume, Brobbey. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.
Burnley's last outing came against Crystal Palace, where they secured a 3-2 victory using a 3-4-2-1 system. Their starting XI featured Dubravka, Worrall, Esteve, Laurent, Humphreys, Hannibal, Ugochukwu, Walker, Anthony, Edwards, Flemming. The chosen system aimed to exploit specific weaknesses in the opposition while maintaining structural integrity.
Looking ahead, Sunderland are expected to maintain their 4-2-3-1 structure, while Burnley are likely to counter with a 3-4-2-1 setup. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.
In their previous league match against Liverpool, Sunderland recorded a 0-1 defeat while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Roefs, Mandava, Alderete, Ballard, Mukiele, Le Fee, Sadiki, Angulo, Diarra, Hume, Brobbey. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.
Burnley's last outing came against Crystal Palace, where they secured a 3-2 victory using a 3-4-2-1 system. Their starting XI featured Dubravka, Worrall, Esteve, Laurent, Humphreys, Hannibal, Ugochukwu, Walker, Anthony, Edwards, Flemming. The chosen system aimed to exploit specific weaknesses in the opposition while maintaining structural integrity.
Looking ahead, Sunderland are expected to maintain their 4-2-3-1 structure, while Burnley are likely to counter with a 3-4-2-1 setup. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.
GOAL TRENDS AND PREDICTION FOR SUNDERLAND VS BURNLEY
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Sunderland's fixtures have averaged 2.2 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. Burnley's games average 3.5 goals, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 0 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect goals mainly from one team.
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