On Saturday, Burnley receives Southampton on the occasion of Matchday 3 of the Premier League. Both teams want to glean their 1st success.
Burnley vs Southampton Free Betting Tips
Burnley comes out of a very honorable season ended in a very honorable 10th place in the Premier League. The team finished 20 points ahead of the relegation zone but only 5 behind the last European places. Eager to confirm this season, the Clarets lost their first league game played at Leicester last weekend (4-2). In the Carabao Cup, Burnley spent the first 2 rounds played against Sheffield United (1-1, qualifying following penalties) and Millwall this week (0-2).
Like their opponent of the day, Southampton pleased their fans last year by taking 11th place in the Premier League with 2 points behind Burnley. For the moment, the Saints are struggling to repeat they’re fine performances from last season. They are currently 19th in the standings following the 2 losses conceded to Crystal Palace (1-0) and against Tottenham last weekend (2-5). In the Carabao Cup, Southampton was eliminated upon entry into contention by Brentford (0-2).
Workforce for Burnley vs Southampton
For this meeting, Burnley records the forfeits of 5 tauliers: they are defenders Mee and Tarkowski, midfielders Gudmundsson and Cork, and striker Barnes. During the offseason, the Clarets saw the departure, free of any contract, the experienced Joe Hart (Tottenham) and Aaron Lennon (Kayserispor) and the important Irish midfielder Jeff Hendrick (Newcastle). The club’s top scorer last year, Christian Wood (14 goals) already found his way to the net last weekend. In Barnes’ absence, he should be teamed up with Jay Rodriguez.
On the side of Southampton, the important winger Redmond is still blocked in the infirmary just like the defender recruited this summer Salisu. During the offseason, the Saints lost midfielder Hojbjerg who signed for Tottenham but they recruited behind with central Salisu and young England full-back Walker-Peters (ex-Tottenham), who was already on loan at the end of last season. 2nd top scorer in the Premier League last season with 22 goals, Danny Ings scored twice last weekend despite the defeat.
The key point for the match Burnley vs Southampton
All Premier League fixtures are played behind closed doors until September 30.
Burnley vs Southampton Free Betting Tips
In his den, Burnley seems able to avoid defeat to Southampton on Saturday. Burnley victory or draw!
Betting Tips: Burnley or draw
Odds: 1.57
