Published on: Oct 3, 2020 9:19 pm IST|Updated on: Oct 3, 2020 9:19 pm IST
NEW vs BUR Dream11 Prediction:
Burney would search for their very first victory in the English Premier League new season as they travel to St James Park to face Newcastle United on Saturday night. Newcastle United have played 3 games so far and have earned 4 points with one win, one loss, and a single draw. Burnley, on the other hand, have lost both of the games they have played so far. The home side would be eager to return to the winning ways and all 3 points off this game with a victory, while Burnley would be looking to post first points on the board. Let’s take a look at the NEW vs BUR Dream 11 Prediction for this upcoming English Premier League fixture.
Date and Time: October 4, 12:30 AM (IST) Venue: St James Park
Head-to-Head (last 6 meetings)
Newcastle United: 02 Burnley: 02 Draw: 02
Newcastle United Team News
They are coming off a 1-1 draw to Tottenham in the last game.
Injury Report, Unavailability: Martin Dubravka, Matthew Longstaff, Ciaran Clark, Paul Dummett, DeAndre Yedlin and Dwight Gayle still on the sidelines. Matt Ritchie is also out due to the shoulder injury that he picked up last weekend against Tottenham
Expected Changes: Allan Saint-Maximin should return to the side after recovering from the foot injury. Joe Lewis is expected to replace Ritchie at the left-back position.
Team Combination:
Joelinton is likely to start alongside Wilson in the final third in the attack. Miguel Almiron potentially could be on the bench to make a way for Saint-Maximin in the playing 11.
NEW Playing 11 (Probable)
Darlow Manquillo Lascelles Fernandez Lewis Hendrick Shelvey Hayden Saint-Maximin Joelinton Wilson
Burnley Team News
They lost their last game in the EPL to Southampton 1-0.
Injury Report, Unavailability: The likes of Jack Cork, Johann Berg Gudmundsson, Ben Mee and Robbie Brady remain on the sidelines through injury. Jay Rodriguez is also out of the selection line with an ankle issue.
Expected Changes: defender James Tarkowski would return to the side after starting during the midweek.
Ashley Barnes is also available for the selection after starting against Manchester City in the cup game. Matej Vydra is likely to get the nod alongside Chris Wood in the final third of the field.
BUR Playing 11 (Probable)
Pope Bardsley Tarkowski Long Taylor Brownhill Stephens Westwood McNeil Wood Vydra
GK: N Pope DEF: J Dunne, F Fernandez, J Lascelles MID: D Mcneil, J Brownhill, J Hendrick, J Shelvey, M Almiron ST: C Wood, C Wilson
Captain Options
In 3 appearances this season, Callum Wilson has found the back of the net 2 times already for Newcastle United. The forward would be eager to add a few more to his tally tonight.
Jeff Hendrick has been directly involved in 2 goals in 3 games for Newcastle United this season. He has scored one goal and provided one assist as well for his side.
X factors, differential picks
Forward Chris Wood would try to leave his side to the first victory tonight. He has already scored a goal for Burnley this season in 2 appearances.
Magpies have been really disappointing so far this season. Newcastle United, at the same time, after an impressive start in the opening game, haven’t done well in the last two matches. Here are the betting odds from some bookmakers:
Bet365 – Newcastle United – 29/20, Burnley – 2 Skybet – Newcastle United – 29/20, Burnley – 15/8 Betfair – Newcastle United – 31/20, Burnley – 2
As per the NEW vs BUR today match prediction odds, Newcastle United should win this game.