Burnley F.C. welcome the visitors Barnsley F.C. in the English FA Cup – 1/32 Finals. The match will be held on Saturday, January 5th, at the Turf Moor (Burnley).
In this campaign, Burnley F.C. face defense issues – the team’s last season success was mostly attributed to their famous defense which enabled them to progress to the European Cups. Featuring much problems yet in qualification, the ‘Clarets’ broke up. The manager Dyche, however, has found his ways of reviving the team. Turf Moor has again become a fortress – West Ham United’s attack with their blistering Anderson could not unlock Burnley’s defense (2:0), and Wood finally found the net, same as he did in the last clash with Huddersfield Town (1:2). These wins provided for leaving the relegation zone. On their soil on Saturday, the ‘Clarets’ will try to get the third consecutive win, yet a Cup one. A loss to the League One team will be psychologically destabilizing for the kneeling up footballers, so there will be no underestimation of Barnsley F.C.
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As for Burnley’s away clash with Huddersfield Town, a turning point there was the hosts’ defender’s dismissal. Barnes made a winner, but Burnley lost their winger Brady who also got a red card. Now he cannot help in the next Premiere League round, hence will compete in the Cup match. Dyche may not count on the injured Lennon, Defour, and Ward on Saturday. His squad significantly surpass the visitors’ one, but not much rotation is expected.
Barnsley and the League One leader Luton Town’s meeting on the first day of 2019 ended level, 0:0. Both teams were fine with the result. Either side hit the woodwork 4 times, but they were most concerned of their defense. The ‘Tykes’ boast the best defense in the league’s top-six (22 goals allowed in 25 rounds); however, they may be worried about their away losses to the highflying rivals – the team registered defeats in outings against Sunderland (4:2), Сharlton Athletic (2:0), Сoventry City (1:0), Shrewsbury Town (3:1), and Wykombe Wanderers (1:0).
Both Saturday opponents’ fans still remember the teams’ last head-to-head stakes in the 2013/14 run when Burnley managed to progress to the elite division and Barnsley dropped out the Championship – the ‘Clarets’ got 2 pragmatic wins, 1:0 and 0:1, that time. Duff, Mee, and Barnes vividly recall that match at the Oakwell arena. Stendel, previously managing Hannover 96, has created a competitive team, which was enough only for their comeback to the Championship though. Dyche is much more experienced than his colleague. Stendel must be concerned with his team’s next clash with Bradford City in the League One and his best striker Moore’s injury. Dyche will get a full weak ahead of the home meeting with Fulham, hence, the welcoming side have a chance to progress to the next Cup round and have a thorough preparation to the encounter against the ‘Cottagers’ afterwards. Burnley will play densely and efficiently, with no frills, as Dyche’s scenario suggests. We predict the hosts’ win with a frugal goal difference.
Prediction for the match: Burnley F.C. to win home & Under 3.5 goals.
