The Premier League heats up as Burnley vs Fulham lock horns at Turf Moor on Saturday, each desperate to end their winless streaks and claim crucial points. Both sides have stumbled out of the gates in the new year, leaving them hungry for that elusive victory.
Burnley's relegation fears deepen after their 3-1 defeat to Manchester City. Vincent Kompany's Clarets haven't tasted victory in five games, drawing just once and suffering four losses, including a cup exit to Tottenham. Languishing in 19th place with 12 points, they're precariously close to the drop zone, sitting two points above Sheffield United and five adrift of safety.
Marco Silva's Fulham find themselves stuck in mid-table mediocrity after a frustrating goalless draw against Everton. The Cottagers haven't won in five games across all competitions, losing three and drawing two since their FA Cup win over Rotherham. Their 13th-place position with 25 points offers little solace. So this Burnley vs Fulham match is important to both sides.
History favors Burnley in this Burnley vs Fulham fixture, with the Clarets boasting 49 wins compared to Fulham's 31 from their 100 encounters. Interestingly, Burnley have enjoyed dominance in their recent meetings, remaining unbeaten in their last five against the Cottagers, winning four and drawing one since 2018.
Burnley holds the dubious distinction of having the worst home record in the Premier League, managing just four points at Turf Moor. Fulham's away form paints a bleak picture, as they haven't secured a league victory on the road in their last 10 attempts.
Both teams are wounded and desperate, but Burnley's home advantage and recent success against Fulham could be decisive. While Fulham may appear slightly favored on paper, their poor away form makes them vulnerable. We predict a tense encounter, with Burnley potentially edging out a narrow victory to reignite their hopes of avoiding relegation.
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