Burnley take on the visitors Leeds in the round 29 match of English Championship. The match will be played on Monday, January 27th at Turf Moor (Burnley).
Burnley managed to bounce back to the Premier League at the first time of asking in 2022 after their relegation to the Championship. Vincent Kompany assembled a squad that comfortably secured the top spot with games to spare. However, their return to the Premier League proved challenging, as they struggled to keep up with the competition and were relegated again. Notably, Kompany wasn’t dismissed despite the poor results but instead left for Bayern Munich in the summer. His successor, Scott Parker, has had a promising start, with few defeats and a solid winning record. However, the team has drawn several matches recently, suggesting a lack of killer instinct in tight games. After Christmas, Burnley managed to secure victories against Blackburn and Reading in the cup but struggled to find consistency. The convincing win over Plymouth in their last outing, however, was a sign of improvement and growing confidence. Burnley’s form shows signs of recovery, but their inability to consistently convert draws into wins could pose a challenge in the promotion race.
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Leeds look to learn from last season’s lessons. The Whites, under Marcelo Bielsa, made their long-awaited return to the Premier League but were relegated again in 2023 after just two seasons in the top flight. To lead their promotion push, they appointed Daniel Farke, a coach with proven Championship credentials, having guided Norwich to the Premier League twice. Despite his experience, Leeds finished behind Leicester and a surprise Ipswich side in the regular season and then suffered heartbreak in the playoff final against Southampton. However, the board showed faith in Farke, and Leeds are now reaping the benefits. They currently sit atop the Championship, bolstered by strong performances in the cup as well. In their most recent match, Leeds edged out Farke’s former club Norwich to maintain their position at the summit of the table. Leeds’ strong start to the season demonstrates resilience and a renewed focus, but the tight competition means they cannot afford to drop their guard.
Leeds went unbeaten in five consecutive meetings against Burnley until their last encounter in August. In that match, the Clarets secured a narrow 1-0 away win thanks to an early goal from Kalléosho. While Burnley has shown improvement under Scott Parker, Leeds appears to have more momentum and consistency. The visitors are slight favorites in this matchup.
Prediction for the match: Leeds to win with 0.0 handicap.
