Burnley vs Sunderland Predictions, Betting Tips and Match Previews

With both sides perhaps concentrating on survival in the Premier League it is perhaps set up to be another disappointing game when Burnley host Sunderland in this FA Cup third round replay. We are backing the hosts to come out on top which is available at an attractive 19/20 with bet365. Goals rained when the sides met in the league earlier this month and we are expecting both teams to find the back of the net once again. A 2-1 home win is available at 15/2 with the same site.

Turf Moor has been a bit of a fortress for Burnley this season and the Clarets boast the third best home record in the Premier Division. This home form is in conflict with their record in the FA Cup, where Burnley have managed just one win in their last 14 games against top flight opposition. Boss Sean Dyche is also likely to make changes as he will have one eye on his sides trip to the Emirates this weekend.

Perennial strugglers Sunderland once again find themselves in a relegation dog fight and the Black Cats look to finally have gone through their nine lives as survival in the Premier League grows increasingly unlikely. Key to their chances of getting out of trouble is evergreen striker Jermain Defoe, so it was a surprise that he featured in the last meeting between the teams. Boss David Moyes already has a lengthy injury list and is almost certain to put all his efforts into the league campaign, so a second string side is expected to make the trip to Lancashire.