Burnley vs Fulham Prediction 13 December 2025
🔊 Can Burnley's home crowd help them break their losing streak in the Premier League? In the 16th round, Fulham visit Turf Moor, having failed to secure any points in their last two matches. The Cottagers have struggled against the Clarets, with their last victory dating back to 2018 at Craven Cottage. Will Burnley's favorable head-to-head history with the London side give them an edge this Saturday? Our editorial team evaluates the odds and provides an insightful prediction.
Head-to-Head
📊 Although the Clarets can't boast a stable presence in the Premier League, they've faced Fulham six times in England's top flight since 2018. It was then that the Cottagers last tasted victory. In the subsequent five encounters, two draws and three triumphs for Burnley have been recorded. Notably, in four out of these six matches, both teams found the back of the net.
Head-to-head statistics Burnley - Fulham
Burnley Team Overview
Scott Parker's team is second only to Wolverhampton in the Premier League for consecutive losses. The teams are similarly positioned at the bottom of the league table. The Clarets have failed to earn points in six matches, and their standing remains unchanged at 19th out of 20 for four consecutive rounds.
The trip to Newcastle in the 15th round of the EPL (1-2) didn't bring success for the Maroons either. Despite being down to ten men from the 43rd minute, Scott Parker's side put in a commendable performance. With a reduced lineup, it was expected that their possession would drop (to 31%). However, Burnley occasionally responded well with counterattacks, registering nine shots and an xG of 1.48. Nonetheless, the match outcome seemed decided before halftime (2-0 in favor of the Magpies). The visitors' only goal came in added time of the second half.
Match Results: Burnley
Fulham Team Overview
Even longer than Burnley, Fulham's position in the league remains unchanged. The Cottagers have been stuck at 15th place for six consecutive rounds. A challenging schedule is to blame. Among their last five opponents, four are from the Premier League's top ten. The fifth, Tottenham, sit in 11th place. Interestingly, the Whites managed to defeat Spurs away (2-1).
The midweek period proved particularly tough for Fulham, as they had to play three matches in seven days. We've already mentioned the clash with Tottenham. The other two took place at Craven Cottage and ended in defeats. Marco Silva's side faced off against Crystal Palace and Manchester City. Surprisingly, in both matches, the Cottagers dominated possession, averaging 60%. However, their finishing let them down: 12 shots against the Eagles resulted in 0.91 expected goals and a final score of 1-2; the same number of attempts against the Citizens yielded 1.06 xG and a scoreline of 4-5.
Match Results: Fulham
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Burnley
🎙 Burnley's head coach assessed his team's performance in their Premier League matchday 15 clash against Newcastle (1-2). "The game slipped away from us a bit when we went down to ten men. I think it's clear the match could have played out differently. But despite being a man down for most of the second half, you probably didn't notice it. We showed strength, spirit, and determination, which we needed. Plus, we posed a real threat throughout the game. Again, I understand we didn't get the result, I'm fully aware of that. But there were a lot of events this weekend that gave us great hope, and it doesn't surprise me," said Scott Parker.
❌ Burnley's injury list remains largely unchanged since the start of the season. Jordan Beyer, Zeki Amdouni, and Connor Roberts have been joined by Axel Tuanzebe, who picked up a muscle injury. However, the team has recently been facing discipline issues. Kyle Walker will miss the upcoming game due to an accumulation of yellow cards, and Lucas Perez is suspended following a red card. Additionally, Hannibal Mejbri received a suspension for spitting towards Leeds fans.
Fulham
📝 Fulham are gearing up for the winter transfer window with a powerful offer. The Cottagers are aiming to secure the signing of Fiorentina striker Moise Kean. Last season's top scorer for the Viola has lost his form this term, netting just three goals in 17 matches across all competitions. Reports suggest that the move to Fulham is appealing to the Italian due to a reunion with head coach Marco Silva, under whom Kean played at Everton.
❌ Midweek wasn't kind to Fulham. The Cottagers have lost Ryan Sessegnon to a muscle injury. Anthony Robinson (knee issues) and Rodrigo Muniz (hamstring injury) have been sidelined for even longer.
🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards
The main referee for the match is Michael Oliver. His average number of yellow cards in the last 10 Premier League matches stands at 2.8. The upcoming opponents are not known for their rough play. Burnley have accumulated eight yellow cards over the last five league rounds, while Fulham have one less. Moreover, in 6 out of 7 of Burnley's Premier League games, the total number of bookings has not exceeded 3.5. Both teams prefer a passing style and don't prioritize physical battles. Therefore, we can reasonably predict that the total yellow cards will be under 3.5.
⚽️ Goal Prediction
Despite their position in the standings, Burnley rarely go down without a fight, especially at home. Out of 17 opponents visiting Turf Moor this season, only five have managed to keep a clean sheet. Four of these are from the traditional Premier League top six, while the fifth, Crystal Palace, boast one of the league's top two defenses. Additionally, Burnley have consistently found the net against Fulham, scoring in 15 of their last 16 head-to-head encounters. We expect Burnley to score on Saturday.
🚩 Corner Prediction
Both teams favor a passing game. Regardless of their own level and that of their opponents, Fulham and Burnley prefer to work the ball into promising positions. On Saturday, we're likely to see a lot of play through the middle. This approach could reduce the number of set-pieces, a trend observed in previous matches for both clubs individually. For instance, the total corners have not exceeded 10.5 in 9 out of Fulham's last 10 away games and in six consecutive home games for Burnley. Our prediction: total corners under 10.5.
Editor's Prediction
In our goal prediction, we noted that Burnley are not as poor as they seem, especially in attack. Let's add to those points by recalling the Clarets' successful performances in head-to-heads against Fulham: the Cottagers last tasted victory five matches ago. However, most of their encounters have been fiercely contested, with both teams scoring in four of the last six meetings. We expect a similar scenario on Saturday at Turf Moor, and we're backing both teams to score (yes). A fair result would be a high-scoring draw, likely ending 1-1.
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Betting Tips: Burnley - Fulham
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