Despite losing out on Europa football, Burnley will be looking to break their record for most points in a season as they host Brighton. The match schedules for Sunday with kickoff at 6 p.m at Turf Moor.
Burnley have had an impressive season since the restart managing to put forward a series of impressive performances. The side is currently 9th on the table with 54 points, five points behind gaining Europa football.
However, the Clarets need one point to break their best ever season campaign in the league. However, things are different for Brighton, who head into the match to play for nothing but pride and a decent finish to their 2019/20 season.
Sean Dyche went into a seven undefeated streak in the Premier League after their 2-0 win over Norwich City. The run is the second-best in the Premier League since the restart that only Manchester United can top off.
After an impressive display, Sean Dyche is garnering for the Manager of the Year Award. The manager comment on the bizarre display at the Carrow Road following to red cards in the early first half of the opponents.
Brighton will cherish the fact they are above the dotted line. The side is currently four points above the relegation battle. A loss this Sunday will do nothing but tarnish the efforts put by the side to maintain afloat of English top flight.
Burnley vs. Brighton Head to Head
Both sides have 14 games against each other, with Burnley taking home four wins while Brighton with three wins. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
Norwich 0-2 Burnley
Burnley 1-1 Wolves
Liverpool 1-1 Burnley
West Ham 0-1 Burnley
Burnley 1-1 Sheffield United
Away
Brighton 0-0 Newcastle
Southampton 1-1 Brighton
Brighton 0-5 Man City
Brighton 1-3 Liverpool
Norwich 0-1 Brighton
Burnley Team News
Sean Dyche will contend with injury woes ahead of their home visit. Missing figures ahead of the match include Jack Cork, Matthew Lowton, Ben Gibson, Ben Mee, and Ashley Barnes. Charlie Taylor is under assessment ahead of the match. Eric Pieters will start at left-back after establishing himself as a first-team member.
Brighton Team News
Absentees for the clash include Jose Izquierdo and Steven Alzate. There is still la cloud of doubt over the availability of Alizera Jahanbakhsh this Sunday. Lewis Dunk sets to lead the defensive line ahead of the match.
Prediction and Odds
Burnley has a seven undefeated streak and will be looking to extend their lead at the end of the season against a misfiring Brighton.
Burnley Win
Both Teams to Score
Goals Under 2.5
