Match Overview

Burnley welcome Fulham to Turf Moor for a Premier League clash with valuable points on the line. The hosts are looking to halt a five-match losing run and spark a response in front of their home crowd. Fulham arrive with mixed recent away form but continue to find the net on their travels. Their last league meeting ended 2-2, suggesting another competitive contest.

• Fixture: Burnley vs Fulham
• Competition: Premier League
• Venue: Turf Moor
• Date: 13-12-2025
• Kickoff: 17:30 GMT / 17:30 UTC

Predicted Lineups

Burnley

• M. Dúbravka
• M. Estève
• K. Walker
• Q. Hartman
• H. Ekdal
• J. Cullen
• L. Ugochukwu
• Florentino
• J. Bruun Larsen
• L. Foster
• J. Anthony

Fulham

• B. Leno
• J. Andersen
• C. Bassey
• K. Tete
• T. Castagne
• S. Berge
• A. Iwobi
• H. Wilson
• E. Smith Rowe
• R. Jiménez
• S. Chukwueze

Injury & Suspension Report

Burnley

• A. Tuanzebe – Muscle Injury
• C. Roberts – Groin Injury
• J. Beyer – Hamstring Injury
• Z. Amdouni – Knee Injury
• Lucas Pires – Red Card
• K. Walker – Yellow Cards

Fulham

• Rodrigo Muniz – Hamstring Injury
• A. Robinson – Knee Injury
• R. Sessegnon – Muscle Injury

Head-to-Head

Across 44 past meetings, Burnley have the edge with 25 wins compared to Fulham’s 12, and seven draws. Recent clashes have produced a little over 2.5 goals per game on average across five matches. The most recent Premier League meeting finished 2-2.

Match Analysis & Prediction

Burnley’s form and approach

Burnley enter on a difficult run, having lost five straight without a draw and scoring four times in that spell. Results against similarly placed sides have been balanced but fragile, with roughly two goals scored and conceded per game, highlighting the challenge of keeping a solid defensive shape while still committing to quick counters. The 1-2 defeat to Newcastle underlined the fine margins for the Clarets, whose direct transitions and set-piece focus need sharper execution. With M. Dúbravka in goal and a backline featuring M. Estève, H. Ekdal, Q. Hartman, and K. Walker, control of duels and clearances will be vital, while J. Cullen, L. Ugochukwu, and Florentino must provide stability for wide runners J. Bruun Larsen and J. Anthony to support L. Foster.

Fulham’s away outlook

Fulham have dropped four of their last five away matches but have still scored five times on the road in that run. Against comparable opponents this season they have two wins and one defeat, averaging just over 1.6 goals for and 1.3 against, suggesting greater efficiency when games are tighter. H. Wilson was on the scoresheet in their recent 2-1 loss to Crystal Palace, and his threat from the right remains important alongside creators A. Iwobi and E. Smith Rowe. With injuries to Rodrigo Muniz, A. Robinson, and R. Sessegnon, the Cottagers will lean on B. Leno’s organisation behind J. Andersen, C. Bassey, K. Tete, and T. Castagne, while R. Jiménez and S. Chukwueze offer direct options in the final third.

Key tactical battles at Turf Moor

Burnley’s pressing and quick counterattacks need to disrupt Fulham’s more measured build-up. The central midfield battle—Cullen, Ugochukwu, and Florentino versus Berge, Iwobi, and Smith Rowe—will dictate tempo and territory. Out wide, the interplay of J. Bruun Larsen and J. Anthony against full-backs Tete and Castagne could be decisive, especially if Burnley can generate high-quality entries and set-piece pressure. In the box, L. Foster’s movement will test the aerial presence of Andersen and Bassey, while Leno and Dúbravka will both be key in dealing with crosses and quick transitions.

Prediction

Burnley’s poor form is balanced by Fulham’s recent away struggles, and their previous 2-2 draw points to a competitive game. Expect periods of pressure from the hosts and counter opportunities for the visitors. Prediction: Draw 1-1.