Crystal Palace vs Burnley

The pressure reaches a boiling point at Selhurst Park this Wednesday, February 11, 2026, as Oliver Glasner’s Crystal Palace hosts Scott Parker’s Burnley. Kick-off is set for 19:30 GMT.

This is a classic "six-pointer" at the bottom of the table. Palace (15th, 29 points) are desperate to snap a grueling 12-game winless run in all competitions, while Burnley (19th, 15 points) find themselves deep in the relegation mire, needing a minor miracle to close the gap on safety.

Match Information

Crystal Palace: The Glasner Project Under Siege

It has been a miserable 2026 so far for the Eagles. Following a 1–1 draw with Nottingham Forest, Oliver Glasner is under immense pressure to find a win. The mood in SE25 hasn't been helped by a chaotic winter transfer window that saw star striker Jean-Philippe Mateta nearly join AC Milan, only for the deal to collapse due to a failed medical.

Team News and Selection:

• The Mateta Blow: Mateta is officially ruled out for this fixture with a knee injury. Glasner has hinted that surgery might be necessary, leaving a massive void up front.

• New Faces: Supporters are eager to see home debuts for January signings Evann Guessand and Jørgen Strand Larsen, both of whom are expected to feature as Palace looks for a fresh attacking spark.

• Injury Ward: The list remains long, with Daichi Kamada, Cheick Doucouré, and Eddie Nketiah among those sidelined.

• Predicted XI (3-4-2-1): Henderson; Richards, Lacroix, Guéhi; Muñoz, Wharton, Lerma, Mitchell; Pino, Sarr; Strand Larsen.

Burnley: Parker’s Fight for Relevance

Scott Parker returned Burnley to the top flight, but life in the Premier League has been punishing. The Clarets are languishing in 19th place and arrive in London following a 2–0 home defeat to West Ham. Their away record is particularly concerning, having managed just one victory on the road all season.

Team News and Selection:

• Attacking Woes: Burnley has struggled for goals, but Lyle Foster remains their primary threat.

• Defensive Fragility: The Clarets have conceded the most penalties in the league this season (6) and haven't kept a clean sheet in seven matches.

• Injuries: Connor Roberts, Jordan Beyer, and Zeki Amdouni are all out, stretching an already thin squad.

• Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Dubravka; Walker, Ekdal, Esteve, Hartman; Cullen, Florentino; Tchaouna, Mejbri, Anthony; Foster.

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

• The "Eagle" Dominance: Crystal Palace is unbeaten in their last five meetings with Burnley (3W, 2D).

• The December Clash: Palace secured a gritty 1–0 win at Turf Moor in the reverse fixture back in December 2025.

• Stalemate Central: Palace has the second-highest number of draws at home this season (6).

• Burnley's Drought: The Clarets have failed to beat Palace in any competition since 2021.

Tactical Analysis and Prediction

This match will likely be won or lost in the mental department. Crystal Palace will look to dominate the ball and use the width provided by Daniel Muñoz and Tyrick Mitchell to stretch Burnley’s low block. With Jørgen Strand Larsen potentially making his home start, Palace finally has a physical focal point to target.

Burnley will likely sit deep and hope to catch Palace on the break via Jaidon Anthony. However, given Burnley's poor away form and Palace's historical edge in this fixture, the Eagles should have just enough to finally end their winless drought.

Final Score Prediction: Crystal Palace 1–0 Burnley