Tottenham will host Burnley in the FA Cup third round, looking to progress to the next stage of the competition.
Tottenham Hotspur have an impressive head-to-head record against Burnley in all competitions, and they will be the firm favourites heading into the FA Cup third-round clash at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Friday.
Burnley will be the underdogs here but will look upset the odds. Tottenham are going through an injury crisis right now, and they are likely to field a heavily-rotated side. The Hard Tackle takes a closer look at the encounter ahead of the FA Cup third-round meeting between the two sides.
Where to watch Tottenham vs Burnley
The Tottenham vs Burnley FA Cup third-round clash will take place at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Friday at 8:00 pm BST. The game will be broadcast in the United Kingdom on ITVX, ITV 1 UK, STV Player and STV Scotland.
In India, the game will be shown live on the Sony Sports Network and the Sony LIV app. As for readers in the USA, you can catch it on ESPN+. Paramount+ will broadcast the fixture in Australia.
Form
Tottenham: LWWWLW
Tottenham are coming into this game on the back of an impressive win over Bournemouth, and it remains to be seen whether they can build on that performance full stuff they have picked up four wins in their last five matches across all competitions. But they have blown hot and cold lately, winning four and losing two of their last six games.
Burnley: LDLWLL
Burnley are on a losing streak, and they will have to produce an impeccable performance in order to grind out a result here. They have lost four of their last six matches across all competitions, including the most recent two outings.
Head-to-Head Record
These two teams are faced each other 23 times in the past, with Tottenham picking up 15 wins. Burnley have four wins to their name, and the other four matches have ended in a draw. Spurs have emerged victorious in the most recent two meetings, including the only Premier League fixture this season.
Key Stats
- Tottenham have won nine of their last ten home matches against Burnley in all competitions.
- Tottenham have kept a clean sheet in their last four home matches against Burnley in all competitions.
- 15 goals have been scored in the last six meetings between these two sides.
- Burnley have conceded nine goals in their last six matches.
- Tottenham have conceded nine goals in their last six matches.
Prediction and Betting Tips
Tottenham are undoubtedly the better team here, and they have a formidable home record against Burnley. The away side are lacking in form and confidence right now. Spurs should be able to extend their fine run of form with a win here. Bet on the home side to win.
Both teams have been quite vulnerable defensively, and this is likely to be an open game with a fair few chances. A high scoring game is on the cards. Over 2.5 goals seem likely.
