Match Overview

Burnley welcome Everton to Turf Moor for a Premier League meeting that carries weight at both ends of the table. The hosts are looking to halt a poor run and turn home backing into points, while Everton aim to lean on recent defensive resilience. The Toffees edged the last league meeting between these sides 1-0 in April, adding a competitive edge to this fixture. Expect a compact, physical game shaped by two disciplined approaches.

• Fixture: Burnley vs Everton
• Competition: Premier League
• Venue: Turf Moor
• Date: 27-12-2025
• Kickoff: 15:00 GMT / 15:00 UTC

Predicted Lineups

Burnley

• M. Dúbravka (Goalkeeper)
• K. Walker (Defender)
• H. Ekdal (Defender)
• M. Estève (Defender)
• Q. Hartman (Defender)
• J. Cullen (Midfielder)
• L. Ugochukwu (Midfielder)
• J. Bruun Larsen (Midfielder)
• Z. Flemming (Midfielder)
• J. Anthony (Attacker)
• L. Foster (Attacker)

Everton

• J. Pickford (Goalkeeper)
• J. Tarkowski (Defender)
• M. Keane (Defender)
• J. O’Brien (Defender)
• V. Mykolenko (Defender)
• J. Garner (Midfielder)
• J. Grealish (Midfielder)
• T. Iroegbunam (Midfielder)
• C. Alcaraz (Midfielder)
• T. Barry (Attacker)
• I. Ndiaye (Attacker)

Injury & Suspension Report

Burnley

• M. Estève – Knock
• J. Beyer – Hamstring Injury
• L. Foster – International duty
• A. Tuanzebe – International duty
• Z. Amdouni – Knee Injury
• H. Mejbri – Suspended

Everton

• K. Dewsbury-Hall – Hamstring Injury
• J. Branthwaite – Hamstring Injury
• I. Ndiaye – International duty
• I. Gueye – International duty

Head-to-Head

Recent meetings have produced goals, averaging three per match across the last six encounters. Over 93 historical clashes, Burnley have 28 wins and 25 draws, while Everton lead with 40 victories. The balance of results suggests a competitive fixture without clear long-term dominance.

Match Analysis & Prediction

Burnley enter under pressure after taking just one point from five, including a 1-1 draw with Bournemouth in that stretch. Their output has been limited to roughly a goal per game, and the approach remains pragmatic: low tempo, compact shape, and an emphasis on defensive structure. The task is to pair that solidity with sharper attacking moments, with Z. Flemming’s five goals a key source of threat. Turf Moor’s demanding environment often narrows margins and can suit the hosts’ preference for controlled, physical contests.

Burnley: structure first, end-product needed

The Clarets’ disciplined shape can slow games and frustrate opponents, but it also risks sterile possession when service into the front line is sparse. With a largely available squad, the focus turns to execution in the final third and timely runs from midfield. Any knock-related management for M. Estève is worth monitoring, but the defensive unit must remain organized to limit transitions. If Burnley can draw fouls and set pieces around the box, they can tilt territory and create the kind of chances their open play has lacked.

Everton: clean-sheet platform and measured threat

Everton have shown resilience, keeping three recent clean sheets and totaling six shutouts across 22 games in all competitions. Even in a narrow 1-0 loss to Arsenal, the defensive structure held for long spells, with Jordan Pickford central to that stability. Against similarly ranked sides this season, they have two wins and one loss, with output just above 1.5 goals scored and conceded per match, highlighting balanced but hard-fought games. Their five goals in the last five league matches hint at steady, rather than explosive, attacking form.

With Everton edging the April meeting 1-0 and Burnley seeking to stabilize, this has the look of a cautious, physical match where set pieces and goalkeeper performances could decide it. Burnley’s need for points may prompt brief surges, but Everton’s organization should keep big chances limited. Prediction: Draw, 1-1.