Match Overview
Newcastle United welcome Burnley to St. James’ Park in a Premier League meeting that carries importance for both ends of the table. The hosts have been strong at home and will look to sustain momentum against a side fighting to turn away form into points. Burnley arrive seeking a statement result and improved efficiency in both boxes. Conditions are set to be cool with patchy rain around 46°F, adding a physical edge to proceedings.
- Fixture: Newcastle United vs Burnley
- Competition: Premier League
- Venue: St. James’ Park
- Date: 06-12-2025
- Kickoff: 15:00
Predicted Lineups
Newcastle United
- N. Pope
- V. Livramento
- M. Thiaw
- D. Burn
- L. Hall
- Bruno Guimarães
- Joelinton
- S. Tonali
- L. Miley
- H. Barnes
- N. Woltemade
Burnley
- M. Dúbravka
- K. Walker
- A. Tuanzebe
- M. Estève
- Q. Hartman
- J. Cullen
- Florentino
- Z. Flemming
- L. Ugochukwu
- L. Foster
- L. Tchaouna
Injury & Suspension Report
Newcastle United
- E. Krafth – Knee Injury
- S. Tonali – Thigh Injury
- W. Osula – Ankle Injury
- S. Botman – Lower Back Injury
- N. Pope – Muscle Injury
- Y. Wissa – Knee Injury
- K. Trippier – Hamstring Injury
Burnley
- C. Roberts – Groin Injury
- J. Beyer – Hamstring Injury
- Z. Amdouni – Knee Injury
Head-to-Head
This fixture has historically been tight. Across 85 meetings, Newcastle hold 34 wins to Burnley’s 33, with 18 draws. Recent matchups have typically produced just over two goals on average, pointing to competitive, closely managed contests.
Match Analysis & Prediction
Newcastle’s recent performances at St. James’ Park underline a strong home base: five wins from their last five at home with 11 goals scored. Their approach blends measured build-up with swift wide transitions, using the flanks to create crossing situations. Against similarly ranked opponents this season, they have kept a solid defensive shape, conceding under a goal per game while averaging around two at the other end. M. Thiaw’s recent brace adds a timely cutting edge from the back line, while Bruno Guimarães and Joelinton give structure to midfield. The league position (13th, 5W-3D-5L from 13) suggests room for consistency, but the home trend is positive.
Burnley’s away form remains a concern. They have dropped points in each of their last five away trips without scoring, yet across their recent road sample they have produced eight goals, indicating the capacity to create chances when transitions click. Z. Flemming is the key outlet, with four goals in seven away appearances this season, drifting into spaces between the lines and finishing confidently. Around him, J. Cullen and Florentino must keep the ball moving under pressure, while L. Foster and L. Tchaouna offer direct running to stretch the back line.
Tactically, Newcastle’s width through V. Livramento and L. Hall is central to their plan, supplying service into the box for H. Barnes and the physically imposing N. Woltemade. Their ability to control tempo, then accelerate through the flanks, has been effective at home. Burnley will likely aim to compress central areas with a compact midfield shield, seeking quick outlets to transition before Newcastle can settle their defensive block. Set-play moments could be decisive, where M. Thiaw and D. Burn are notable aerial presences.
Newcastle’s Magpies face Burnley in a gritty clash where Tyne-Wear grit meets Clarets’ old-school steel.
Expect a duel shaped by second balls and discipline. Newcastle’s structure should generate territorial control, but they must be wary of turnovers that spring Flemming, Foster, or Tchaouna. For Burnley, converting counter-attacks into clear shots has been the missing link away from home; improved execution in the final pass is essential. Team news is also a factor to monitor: N. Pope (muscle) and S. Tonali (thigh) are on Newcastle’s injury list, which places added responsibility on Bruno Guimarães, Joelinton, and L. Miley to manage midfield flow and protect their back line.
Prediction: Newcastle United to edge it on home form and control of wide areas. Newcastle United 2-0 Burnley.