Burnley vs Sunderland: Odds, Lineups, Predictions, Preview

Explore Ladbrokes’ detailed preview for Burnley vs Sunderland in the Premier League. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 15:00 BST match.

• Fixture: Burnley vs Sunderland

• Date: Saturday, 23 August 2025

• Kick-off: 15:00 BST

• Venue: Turf Moor

Burnley opened their Premier League return by losing 3-0 at Tottenham. They'll be looking to bounce back at home, but it won't be easy. 

Sunderland are coming off a solid 3-0 win against West Ham at home, showing they've got the firepower to cause teams defensive problems. It's going to be a tight affair, with Burnley needing to tighten up at the back and Sunderland looking to exploit any weaknesses.

The game could hinge on Burnley's ability to regain their confidence and control the midfield. If they can do that, they might just edge it. However, Sunderland's attacking flair could be the difference if they maintain the momentum from their last outing. It's set to be a cracking match with both teams desperate for the three points.

Match Prediction: Burnley 1-2 Sunderland

Burnley's trip to Tottenham on the opening day was always going to be a challenging one, and it's clear they need to address their defensive issues. Losing 3-0 away from home is not the form you want heading into a potentially crucial match. However, playing at home might give them the boost they need to turn things around. The Clarets need to be more solid at the back and hope their key players can step up and make a difference in attack. 

Recent Premier League Results:

• Loss: 0-3 vs Tottenham Hotspur (A)

Sunderland are riding high after a convincing 3-0 home win over West Ham. Such a result can do wonders for a team's confidence, and they'll be looking to carry that momentum into this game. Their attack looks sharp, and if they can keep that up, they could pose a real threat to Burnley. It's all about maintaining that winning feeling and avoiding complacency.

Recent Premier League Results:

• Win: 3-0 vs West Ham United (H)

Historically, it has been a fairly even battle between Burnley and Sunderland. Out of the last five meetings, Sunderland have won twice, Burnley once, and there have been two draws. It's anyone's game, but Sunderland might have the edge based on their opening day result.

Recent Results (All competitive meetings)

• Burnley 0-0 Sunderland (17 Jan 2025)

• Sunderland 1-0 Burnley (24 Aug 2024)

• Burnley 0-0 Sunderland (31 Mar 2023)

• Sunderland 2-4 Burnley (22 Oct 2022)

• Burnley 1-3 Sunderland (28 Aug 2019)

• Zeki Amdouni (Knee) - Out

• Bashir Humphreys (Thigh) - Doubt

• Jenson Seelt (Knock) - Doubt

• Aji Alese (Broken Leg) - Out

• Luke O'Nien (Shoulder) - Out

• Dennis Cirkin (Wrist) - Out

• Leo Fuhr Hjelde (Achilles) - Out

• Romaine Mundle (Hamstring) - Out

• Dúbravka, Sonne, Walker, Ekdal, Estève, Hartman, Hannibal, Cullen, Laurent, Anthony, Foster
  
  Burnley's predicted lineup suggests they'll be looking to control the midfield with players like Cullen and Hannibal, but they'll need to be more solid defensively to avoid another heavy defeat. The likes of Foster and Anthony will be key to their attacking threat.

• Roefs, Hume, Ballard, Seelt (if fit), Mandava, Sadiki, Diarra, Xhaka, Talbi, Mayenda, Adingra

Sunderland's predicted lineup indicates they'll continue to rely on their attacking trio of Adingra, Talbi, and Mayenda to cause problems for Burnley's defence. With Aji Alese out injured, they'll need to be careful not to leave themselves exposed at the back, but their recent form suggests they can handle it.

• Martin Dúbravka vs Robin Roefs: A crucial battle between the respective goalkeepers with both needing to be at their best.

• Hjalmar Ekdal vs Habib Diarra: Midfield control could be decided here, with Ekdal's experience up against Diarra's youthful energy.

• Hannibal (Burnley): The young midfielder will be key to Burnley's chances of turning their form around.

• Granit Xhaka (Sunderland): His experience and leadership in midfield could be the difference for Sunderland.

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