Burnley vs Liverpool 2025/26 Premier League Bet Builder & Predictions
Burnley welcome reigning champions Liverpool to Turf Moor on Sunday afternoon, with the hosts looking for a major scalp and the visitors aiming to maintain their perfect start to the Premier League season. Our football betting expert fancies a comfortable away win, with over 2.5 goals and both teams finding the net.
Team News and Context
Burnley come into this fixture on the back of a heartbreaking 3-2 defeat at Old Trafford, where a stoppage-time penalty from Bruno Fernandes denied them a well-earned point. Despite two losses from their opening three games, Scott Parker’s side have been competitive in each match, including a 2-0 victory over Sunderland.
However, they face a number of injury concerns with Zeki Amdouni, Jordan Beyer, and Bashir Humphreys all ruled out.
Liverpool, meanwhile, have made a flawless start to their title defence, sitting top of the table with nine points from three games. Their most recent outing saw them secure a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Arsenal, thanks to a sublime late free-kick from Dominik Szoboszlai. Arne Slot’s men have been far from their fluid best but have shown the resilience of champions to grind out results.
New signing Alexander Isak could make his debut, but is expected to start on the bench.
Recent Form and Opening Weekend Recap
Burnley’s return to the top flight has been a challenging one, with defeats to Tottenham and Manchester United sandwiching their win against Sunderland. They have shown they can compete with the top sides, pushing Manchester United all the way and will take heart from their spirited performance.
Liverpool have demonstrated their winning mentality with late goals in their victories over Bournemouth, Newcastle and Arsenal. While they haven’t been blowing teams away, their ability to find a way to win will be a significant asset as they navigate a busy fixture schedule.
Head to Head and Current Standings
Historically, Liverpool have had the upper hand in this fixture, winning six of the last eight Premier League encounters between the two sides. The Reds have a particularly impressive record at Turf Moor, having won their last six visits in all competitions and keeping a clean sheet in the last four.
Liverpool currently sit proudly at the top of the Premier League table with a 100% record, while Burnley are in the bottom half after a tough start to the campaign.
Key Players to Watch
Burnley’s creative spark is likely to come from Lyle Foster and Jaidon Anthony, who both scored in the defeat at Old Trafford. Their energy and goal threat will be crucial if the Clarets are to trouble the Liverpool defence.
Liverpool boasts a wealth of attacking talent, and even with Isak likely to start on the bench, the likes of Cody Gakpo and Dominik Szoboszlai have been in impressive form. Gakpo has been a constant menace to opposition defences, while Szoboszlai’s match-winning free-kick against Arsenal showcased his exceptional quality.
Match Prediction and Betting Tips
Given Liverpool’s formidable record against Burnley, particularly at Turf Moor, and their perfect start to the season, an away win seems the most probable outcome. However, Burnley’s recent spirited performances suggest they can get on the scoresheet.
Our football betting tips for Burnley vs Liverpool are:
Liverpool to Win (1/3): The champions’ winning momentum and historical dominance in this fixture make them strong favourites.
Over 2.5 Goals (8/15): Liverpool’s attacking prowess combined with Burnley’s recent goal-scoring form points towards a high-scoring affair.
Both Teams to Score (Evens): Burnley have shown they can find the net against top opposition, and with Liverpool not yet at their defensive best, a goal for the home side is a real possibility.
Sunday’s game at Turf Moor provides a classic Premier League narrative of the plucky underdog against the reigning champions. While Burnley will undoubtedly make it a tough contest, Liverpool’s quality should ultimately shine through.
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