Burnley vs Tottenham

A vital clash at Turf Moor takes place today, Saturday, January 24, 2026, as Burnley hosts Tottenham Hotspur. Kick-off is scheduled for 15:00 GMT (10:00 ET).

This is a high-stakes encounter for two teams at opposite ends of the pressure spectrum. Burnley sits in 19th place (14 points), eight points adrift of safety but showing signs of life under Scott Parker. Tottenham, managed by Thomas Frank, find themselves in an uncharacteristic 14th place (27 points) after a dismal run of domestic form, though they arrive buoyed by a major midweek win in Europe.

Match Information

Burnley: The Signs of a "Great Escape"

Despite a daunting 13-game winless run in the league, Scott Parker’s Burnley has become remarkably difficult to beat in 2026. They arrive at Turf Moor following back-to-back draws against Manchester United (2–2) and Liverpool (1–1), proving they can punch above their weight when the stakes are highest.

Team News and Selection:

• Injury Crisis: The Clarets are severely depleted. Josh Cullen and Zeki Amdouni are both out with ACL injuries, joined on the sidelines by Jordan Beyer, Connor Roberts, and Mike Trésor.

• The "Spurs Academy" Narrative: Marcus Edwards, a former Spurs prodigy, is Burnley's man in form. Having scored at Anfield last week, he will be desperate to prove a point against his former club.

• Returnees: Zian Flemming and Joe Worrall have returned to training, though Flemming is likely to start on the bench.

• Predicted XI (3-4-3): Dúbravka; Tuanzebe, Humphreys, Estève; Walker, Florentino, Ugochukwu, Pires; Edwards, Broja, Anthony.

Tottenham Hotspur: Frank’s Injury-Hit Spurs

Thomas Frank secured a massive 2–0 Champions League win over Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday, but his domestic campaign is stuttering. Spurs haven't won a league game in over a month, and the "medical room" at Hotspur Way is currently the busiest in the division.

Team News and Selection:

• Latest Blow: Teenager Lucas Bergvall is the latest to join the injury list with a significant ankle injury. He joins James Maddison, Mohammed Kudus, Richarlison, Dejan Kulusevski, and Ben Davies on the sidelines.

• Available Boosts: Micky van de Ven and Conor Gallagher are both available for league selection after missing the midweek tie. Pape Matar Sarr has also returned from the Africa Cup of Nations.

• Key Tactical Shift: With Richarlison out, Dominic Solanke leads the line, supported by the creative duo of Xavi Simons and Wilson Odobert.

• Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Vicario; Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Udogie; Gallagher, Gray; Odobert, Simons, Tel; Solanke.

? Head-to-Head (H2H) and Key Stats

• Spurs Dominance: Tottenham has won 8 of their last 9 meetings against Burnley in all competitions, including a 3–0 win on the opening day of this season.

• The Porro Factor: Pedro Porro has created more chances (32) and delivered more crosses (113) than any other defender in the league this season.

• Aerial Vulnerability: Burnley has the lowest aerial duel success rate in the league (48%), a weakness Spurs will look to exploit via their league-high 9 headed goals.

• Home struggles: Burnley has won just one of their last eight home games at Turf Moor.

Tactical Analysis and Prediction

Burnley will likely sit in a compact 3-4-3, looking to frustrate Spurs and hit them on the counter through Marcus Edwards and Armando Broja. Given Spurs' low shot volume recently (10.7 per game—a club record low), Burnley’s defensive "low block" could be effective.

However, Thomas Frank’s side remains elite at set-pieces and transitions. The return of Van de Ven gives them the recovery pace to handle Burnley’s counters, while Gallagher’s energy in midfield should overwhelm a makeshift Burnley pivot. If Spurs can navigate the emotional start typical of Turf Moor, their superior quality should prevail.

Final Score Prediction: Burnley 1–2 Tottenham