Tottenham Hotspur vs Burnley Predictions

• Spurs are embarking on a new era under Thomas Frank.
• Burnley conceded just eight goals in 23 away games in the Championship last season.
• Three of Spurs’ final four wins were accompanied by clean sheets last season.

Frank’s Spurs tenure begins in earnest

Tottenham suffered UEFA Super Cup heartache on Wednesday night and have to pick themselves up quickly for Burnley’s visit in the opening round of Premier League fixtures.

Spurs looked set to stun European champions PSG as they held a 2-0 lead with just five minutes of normal time remaining, but conceded two late goals and then lost out on penalties.

Burnley are back in the Premier League after a one-year absence and they enjoyed a fantastic season last time out, picking up 100 points as they came in second in the Championship. The Clarets are the favourites to go straight back down, however, although they have made some encouraging signings last summer and their mean defence suggests they will be no pushovers.

Goals could be at a premium

Burnley conceded just 16 goals in the Championship last season and they could be a team to watch out for in the under 2.5 goals market this season.

Clarets boss Scott Parker will set his team up to defend and frustrate opponents, while it may take this Spurs side a while to gel under new boss Thomas Frank – particularly in attack following Son Heung-min’s exit and James Maddison’s injury blow.

Burnley probably won’t be too adventurous going forward but they should be solid at the back and as Spurs are coming into the game after a short turnaround goals could be in short supply here and the odds-against price on under 2.5 goals looks a solid starting point.

Spurs can grind out a win

Burnley may have been too good for the vast majority of their Championship rivals but Spurs are a level above the visitors, despite their struggles last season domestically.

The Europa League winners sacrificed their league campaign to focus on Europe and the players should be eager to impress Frank on Saturday.

Spurs have enough quality to get a win over the line but they may have to settle for just the one goal against this strong Burnley backline and a 1-0 home win has a chance in the correct score market.