There are three 3 pm Premier League kicks-off set to play out on Saturday, May 4. One of which sees Burnley host Newcastle United at Turf Moor.
Burnley, despite being the home side, are 5/2 underdogs to pick up three points this weekend, while Newcastle United can be backed at 19/20 to come away with the win.
Ahead of the game, Burnley are aiming to keep their Premier League survival push going, while Newcastle are eyeing a top-seven finish.
Burnley vs Newcastle
Burnley head into the game aiming to make a late push to move out of the bottom three. The Clarets looked certain to be relegated this term but they have lost just one of their last five league ties and after drawing with Manchester United last time out, could move out of the bottom three with a win this weekend.
Premier League Relegation: Current Standings
- 17th - Nottingham Forest Pld 35 - Pts 26
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- 18th - Luton Pld 35 - Pts 25
- 19th - Burnley - Pld 35 - Pts 24
As for Newcastle, they have lost just one of their last five league games but that 2-0 defeat at the hands of Crystal Palace saw them drop out of the top-six in place of Manchester United. Regardless, it does look as though the North East outfit will have some form of European football next term, especially if they beat Burnley on Saturday.
Premier League Top Six finish: Current Standings
- 6th - Manchester United Pld 34 - Pts 54
- 7th - Newcastle United Pld 34 - Pts 53
- 8th - West Ham Pld 35 - Pts 49
- 9th - Chelsea Pld 33 - Pts 48
Burnley vs Newcastle betting stats
Here are some key Burnley and Newcastle stats to keep in mind as you prepare to make your selections ahead of the game:
- After starting 2024 with five defeats in their first seven Premier League games (D2), Burnley have only lost one of their past eight matches in the competition (W2 D5).
- Anthony Gordon has been directly involved in 16 Premier League goals at St James’ Park this season (9 goals, 7 assists), with only Cole Palmer registering more home goal involvements in the competition this term (17).
- In the six meetings between these two sides post-covid, Newcastle have picked up five wins and lost just once. All five of their victories came in the Premier League, with the loss coming on August 25, 2021 in the League Cup.
- Burnley have not kept a clean sheet in any of their past 17 league matches, while their 70 goals conceded this term is their second most in a campaign in the competition after 2009-10 (82).
Burnley vs Newcastle Top Tip
- Alexander Isak has scored 19 Premier League goals this season, the most by any Newcastle player in a single top-flight campaign since Alan Shearer in 2003-04 (22 goals). He has also scored in each of his past seven Premier League games at St James’ Park, with only Andrew Cole (8 in 1993-94) and Alan Shearer (15 in 1996-97) netting in more consecutive home appearances for the Magpies in the competition.
Today’s Football Tips
There is just one Premier League game this evening. Luton Town face off with Everton as the Hatters’ battle for survival continues.
Everton travel away from home to take on Luton Town, and we’ve got it covered with our bet builder of the day article, while for those of you looking to place an acca, we have our acca of the day lined up and ready to go.
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