The festive fixtures continue today, Saturday, December 27, 2025, as Burnley host Everton at Turf Moor. This 3:00 PM GMT kick-off features a struggling Burnley side desperate to climb out of the relegation zone and an Everton team looking to reclaim their top-half status under the familiar guidance of David Moyes.
While Burnley ended a dismal seven-game losing streak with a late draw against Bournemouth last weekend, Everton are aiming to bounce back from consecutive losses to heavyweights Arsenal and Chelsea.
Match Details
Competition: Premier League (Matchday 18)
Kick-off: 15:00 GMT
Venue: Turf Moor, Burnley
Referee: Craig Pawson | VAR: Paul Tierney
Current Form: A Relegation Fight vs. European Ambition
Burnley: Searching for the "Parker Spark"
Under Scott Parker, Burnley currently sits 19th in the table with 11 points. Their recent form has been grueling, failing to win any of their last eight league matches. However, there was a glimmer of hope in their last outing, where Armando Broja scored a late equalizer to secure a 1-1 draw against Bournemouth. Parker will be counting on that momentum to inspire a first home win since October.
Everton: The Moyes Era Part II
Following the dismissal of Sean Dyche earlier in 2025, David Moyes returned for a second spell at Goodison Park. He has stabilized the Toffees, guiding them to 10th in the standings. Although they lost 1-0 to league-leaders Arsenal last weekend, Everton have been clinical against bottom-half opposition this season, winning four of their last seven league games.
Team News & Predicted Lineups
Burnley Team News
The Clarets are heavily depleted by both injuries and international duties.
Out (AFCON): Lyle Foster, Hannibal Mejbri, Axel Tuanzebe.
Injuries: Jordan Beyer, Connor Roberts, Zeki Amdouni.
Predicted XI (4-3-3): Dubravka; Pires, Esteve, Ekdal, Walker; Florentino, Cullen, Ugochukwu; Bruun Larsen, Broja, Tresor.
Everton Team News
Moyes faces a creative void with Iliman Ndiaye away at AFCON. However, the presence of Jack Grealish (on loan from Man City) has added a new dimension to their attack.
Out: Iliman Ndiaye (AFCON), Idrissa Gueye (AFCON), Seamus Coleman (Hamstring).
Doubt: Jarrad Branthwaite (Thigh), Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall.
Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Pickford; Mykolenko, Keane, Tarkowski, O'Brien; Garner, Iroegbunam; Grealish, Alcaraz, McNeil; Barry.
Tactical Analysis: Pragmatism vs. Survival Instinct
Burnley’s Deep Block
Scott Parker has recently shifted to a more pragmatic, defensive setup to stem the flow of goals. Burnley has conceded 34 goals in 17 games, the second-worst record in the league. They will likely sit deep and rely on the hold-up play of Armando Broja and the pace of Jacob Bruun Larsen on the break.
The Moyes "Cross and Conquer"
Everton under Moyes has returned to a style focused on defensive solidity and crossing from wide areas. Dwight McNeil and Jack Grealish will be tasked with providing service to Louie Barry, while former Burnley man James Tarkowski remains the primary threat from set-pieces.
Head-to-Head: Toffees Dominance
Everton has enjoyed a strong record against Burnley in recent years, winning the last three head-to-head encounters.
Last Meeting: Everton 1–0 Burnley (April 2024).
Overall Record: Everton (55 wins), Burnley (38 wins), 30 Draws.
Turf Moor History: Burnley has managed just one win in their last five home games against Everton.
Match Prediction
Burnley's struggle for goals (just 19 in 17 matches) combined with Everton's organized defense under Moyes suggests a low-scoring affair. While Turf Moor will be vocal, Everton’s superior squad depth and the creative influence of Grealish should be enough to secure a narrow away win.
Final Score Prediction: Burnley 0–1 Everton
