Brighton v Burnley predictions: Seagulls need patience to see off visitors

Free football tips, best bets and analysis for Brighton v Burnley in the Premier League on Saturday.

When to bet

3pm Saturday

Best bet

Draw-Brighton
1pt 16-5 Paddy Power, Boyles

Team news

Brighton
Jeremy Sarmiento and Enock Mwepu are injured while Lewis Dunk is suspended after being sent off against Manchester United in midweek.

Burnley
Matej Vydra and Johann Gudmundsson are out. Wout Weghorst should play despite picking up a knock last week but Charlie Taylor is doubtful.

Match preview

Burnley look to be running out of time in their battle against relegation, still sporting just one win this season after 21 games.

Sean Dyche’s side have scored just three goals in their last nine games and the pressure is on new striker Wout Weghorst to start finding the net.

The Clarets travel to Brighton with their hosts chasing a record league finish. The Seagulls have lost five games all season, a tally bettered only by the top three in the division.

Graham Potter’s men also top the charts for draws with 12 and turning some of those into wins could lead to a first-ever European campaign next season.

Burnley have kept it tight recently, conceding just two in their last four games, and they may be able to hold out until half-time but Brighton’s class should tell in the end and they are fancied to win the second 45 minutes.

Key stat

Burnley have taken five points from a possible 33 away from home this season

Inside info

Brighton

Penalty taker Neal Maupay
Free-kick wizard Jakub Moder
Set-piece aerial threat Adam Webster
Card magnet Yves Bissouma

Burnley

Penalty taker Wout Weghorst
Free-kick wizardDwight McNeil
Set-piece aerial threatWout Weghorst
Card magnetJames Tarkowski

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