Burnley vs Crystal Palace Prediction - 3rd December 2025

This Premier League clash pits the league's second-worst side against a mid-table team with European ambitions. Burnley sit 19th with just 10 points from 13 games, having managed only 3 wins all season. Their recent form is alarming with 7 losses in their last 10 matches, and they're conceding a worrying 2.2 goals per game. Crystal Palace, meanwhile, occupy 9th place with 20 points and have shown much better consistency. Their defensive record stands out - they concede just 1.0 goal per game and have kept 4 clean sheets in their last 10 matches. Crucially, their away form is impressive, conceding only 0.75 goals per game on their travels while scoring 1.5. The head-to-head record heavily favors Palace, especially at Turf Moor where Burnley have managed just 1 win, 1 draw, and 3 losses against the Eagles. The last two meetings ended 0-3 and 0-2 to Palace, suggesting a pattern of defensive dominance. Burnley's home attack is particularly toothless, averaging only 0.8 goals per home game this season. They've failed to score in 4 of their last 10 matches and managed just 1 goal in home losses to Chelsea (0-2) and Arsenal (0-1). While they did beat Leeds 2-0 at home, Leeds are struggling near the bottom of the table. Palace's recent away performances include a 2-0 victory at Wolves and a stunning 3-0 win at Liverpool in the League Cup, demonstrating their ability to shut teams out on the road. With 40% clean sheets in their last 10 games compared to Burnley's mere 10%, the defensive edge clearly lies with the visitors. The goal expectancy model projects a low-scoring affair (Home 0.78, Away 1.45), which aligns with both teams' recent trends and the historical head-to-head pattern.