Match Overview

Burnley host Tottenham Hotspur at Turf Moor on Saturday in a key Premier League encounter for the relegation-threatened hosts. The reverse fixture in August finished 3–0 to Spurs, adding extra edge to this rematch. Blowing snow and near-freezing temperatures could make for a physical, direct contest. Tottenham seek to steady their away form and lean on a defence that has produced multiple clean sheets this season.

• Fixture: Burnley vs Tottenham Hotspur
• Competition: Premier League
• Venue: Turf Moor
• Date: 24-01-2026
• Kickoff: 15:00 GMT / 15:00 UTC

Predicted Lineups

Burnley

• M. Dúbravka
• K. Walker
• H. Ekdal
• Q. Hartman
• A. Tuanzebe
• L. Ugochukwu
• Florentino
• J. Laurent
• J. Bruun Larsen
• J. Anthony
• A. Broja

Tottenham Hotspur

• G. Vicario
• Pedro Porro
• M. van de Ven
• C. Romero
• A. Gray
• X. Simons
• L. Bergvall
• P. Sarr
• C. Gallagher
• R. Kolo Muani
• W. Odobert

Injury & Suspension Report

Burnley

• M. Estève – Injury
• J. Worrall – Injury
• Z. Amdouni – Knee Injury
• J. Cullen – Knee Injury
• Z. Flemming – Knock
• M. Trésor – Ankle Injury
• J. Beyer – Thigh Injury
• C. Roberts – Groin Injury

Tottenham Hotspur

• L. Bergvall – Injury
• L. Bergvall – Ankle Injury
• Richarlison – Hamstring Injury
• Souza – Inactive
• D. Kulusevski – Knee Injury
• J. Maddison – Knee Injury
• João Palhinha – Knock
• R. Bentancur – Muscle Injury
• B. Davies – Ankle Injury
• M. Kudus – Muscle Injury

Head-to-Head

The clubs have met 94 times in all competitions. Burnley have 32 wins, Tottenham 41, with 21 draws. Recent meetings have averaged 2.67 goals across the last six, suggesting a mid-scoring pattern.

Match Analysis & Prediction

Burnley enter with mixed form: one win, two draws and two defeats in their last five, but nine goals scored point to an open approach. Sitting 19th on 14 points from 22 matches, their direct, high-tempo style can unsettle opponents yet often leaves space to exploit. The weather could further encourage early crosses, long balls and set-piece pressure, areas where the home crowd can drive intensity.

Burnley’s Clarets light up Turf Moor with six-goal salvo, echoing the town’s combative, never-say-die spirit.

Recent home performances underline Burnley’s willingness to engage in end-to-end football. Ashley Barnes’ brace in a chaotic draw with Millwall exemplified their ability to create in bunches, even if defensive control can waver. Against similarly placed sides this season, Burnley’s games have averaged around four goals, reinforcing the likelihood of a stretched, transition-heavy contest that suits runners like J. Anthony and creators such as J. Bruun Larsen feeding A. Broja.

Tottenham’s away form has been inconsistent, with two losses and two draws in their last five away matches, and five goals scored in that span. However, Guglielmo Vicario’s influence has been notable on the road, with eight clean sheets in 15 away fixtures. Spurs have posted two wins, one draw and two defeats against comparable opposition earlier this season, with both goals scored and conceded around 1.4 per game, indicating tighter margins.

The tactical battle sets Burnley’s direct press and quick surges against Spurs’ stronger back line and counter-threat through R. Kolo Muani and W. Odobert. If the pitch and conditions slow build-up play, Tottenham’s set-piece defending and Vicario’s command of the area could be decisive, while Burnley will look to sustain pressure and second balls. With the reverse fixture ending 3–0 to Spurs, the visitors carry an edge, but the hosts’ recent scoring spells suggest they can land a punch.

Prediction: Burnley 1–2 Tottenham Hotspur.