Burnley - AFC Bournemouth predictions

The 3.80 odds on a home win result mark the hosts as clear underdogs. Things are fairly lopsided, in fact, so backing such an outcome would be quite a longshot.

If everything goes according to plan and AFC Bournemouth put their best foot forward we expect to see an away win in this match.

Burnley’s hopes they could return from their latest Premier League trip with a positive result were quickly quashed, despite the tied first half. The hosts suffered a remarkable dip in form during the second period which resulted in a Crystal Palace defeat.

In their previous outing, The Cherries didn’t have much of a chance despite the home-field advantage. They were up against Manchester City, a far stronger team, who snagged a lead in the first half and strolled their way to a 0:1.

A high concessions rate is not a good look to have, and The Clarets have been on a downward spiral when it comes to their defensive performance. With 5 goals conceded over their past 3 games, there’s definite room for improvement.

Results and standings notwithstanding, The Cherries have run into some defensive issues in this stretch of the Premier League. In the past 3 matches, they allowed more than 5 goals to their opponents, which may be cause for concern for their supporters.

Burnley are still hoping for a positive outcome this season in the Premier League. The odds are against them, however, as they sit in 19th with 13 to their name. And with AFC Bournemouth coming to town this Sunday, things are not looking very bright for the home team in their relegation struggle.

We can rely on the teams’ previous meeting as a point of reference. Earlier in the season, AFC Bournemouth won a Premier League match against The Clarets in a relatively close game. With that in mind, the 2.02 odds on the visitors winning make a lot of sense.

With Dominic Solanke, Lloyd Kelly, Ryan Fredericks, Max Aarons kept from the game due to injuries, the away team is forced to switch things up. They are still considered favourites, but it’s something to keep in mind.

An Over 3.5 Goals bet is easily the smartest choice for this fixture, consider in the teams’ respective histories. It’s a considerably more probable outcome than it seems, so the 1 odds are great value.