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Burnley face Stoke City at Turf Moor, Burnley on Saturday, Dec 19 at 4:00 PM in a basement battle that neither side can afford to lose. Both clubs are deep in the relegation picture in the Championship, and defeat here could prove costly come the end of the season.
Burnley come into this fixture in mixed form (0W 1D 1L). Stoke City travel out of form (0W 2L recently), which may hand the initiative to the hosts.
In 10 previous meetings, Burnley lead 4–2 with 4 draws. Their last encounter ended in Burnley won 0–1.
Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Burnley a slight edge, but Stoke City are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.