Verdict: Sunderland win
Best Odds: 4/5
Bookmaker: Dachbet
Hoping to find a route back into the top-half of the Premier League table, Sunderland will welcome Burnley to the Stadium of Light on Monday night.
Sunderland
Starting with the hosts, while Sunderland might have only made their iconic Premier League return this season, the Black Cats have shattered a string of records since joining England’s elite. However, despite receiving a string of plaudits from up and down the country, it is fair to say that Regis Le Bris’ men are seeking some recent stability. Despite clinching a much-welcomed 2-1 victory at home against Crystal Palace on January 17th, the former Lorient boss saw his squad come immediately crashing back down to earth. Blown away in east London as they fell to a 3-1 drumming against relegation scrappers West Ham, Sunderland have recorded just a sole win from any of their previous seven Premier League appearances. Dropping out the top-half of the table, Le Bris’ camp will be hoping to clinch a timely boost on Monday night.
Sunderland Team News
Missing out away at West Ham last week, Sunderland are sweating over the fitness of midfield talisman Granit Xhaka on Monday night. Likewise, former Aston Villa star Bertrand Traore remains on the sidelines with a knee issue and will not play any part at the Stadium of Light.
Bagging a consolation strike in east London last week and notching a fifth Premier League strike of the season, ex-Ajax ace Brian Brobbey will spearhead Le Bris’ charge. Ivory Coast international Simon Adingra could make a first top-flight appearance since January 7th.
Burnley
As for the visitors, while Burnley might have shown some real signs of life over the past few weeks, Scott Parker’s men have an almighty battle on their hands in the race to keep hold of the Premier League status in 2026. Suffering last-gasp heartbreak at home against Tottenham last week as they eventually had to settle for a thrilling 2-2 stalemate at Turf Moor, the Clarets are almost universally regarded as a standout relegation contender. Getting the New Year underway with a routine 2-0 loss away at Brighton, Monday’s guests have not recorded a single win from any of their previous 14 consecutive Premier League appearances – a rut that stems all the way back to October 26th. It should also be highlighted, Burnley have recorded just five points from any of their 11 top-flight battles outside of Lancashire.
Burnley Team News
Suffering what is expected to be a season-ending knee injury over the festive period, Burnley will be without Ireland international Josh Cullen. Likewise, not featuring across any competition so far this campaign, former Benfica loanee Zeki Amdouni is dealing with his own respective knee injury.
Coming off the bench and finding the net against Tottenham last week, Lyle Taylor could be handed a full recall on Monday night. Notching just a single Premier League strike since completing a permanent summer switch from Chelsea, Armando Broja might be taken out of the attack.
Sunderland vs Burnley Key Factors to Consider
- When Sunderland and Burnley met for their reverse Premier League showdown on August 23rd, the Clarets picked up a 2-0 victory at Turf Moor.
- However, Burnley have recorded just five points from any of their 11 Premier League appearances outside of Lancashire.
- Sunderland have recorded just a sole win from their previous seven top-flight appearances.
- The Black Cats have remarkably not suffered a single defeat on Tyneside so far this season across any format.
- Each of the last four meetings between Sunderland and Burnley have finished with under 2.5 goals.
Conclusion
Falling to a 2-0 loss when they travelled to Turf Moor for their reverse Premier League meeting on August 23rd, Sunderland will be seeking some immediate revenge here. Despite mustering just a sole win from their previous seven Premier League appearances, the Black Cats have gained a fearsome reputation for their dominance on home soil. Remarkably not suffering a single defeat at the Stadium of Light across any competition so far this season, they will be confident of exploiting a Burnley side who are still waiting to claim a maiden victory outside of Lancashire.
Verdict: Sunderland win
Best Odds: 4/5
Bookmaker: Dachbet
