Bournemouth vs Burnley Prediction - Premier League

Match context

At 10:00 PM on December 20, 2025, Vitality Stadium will host a Premier League match between Bournemouth and Burnley. This is seen as a favorable opportunity for the home team to seek a positive result, as their opponents are mired in a complete crisis, both in terms of form and squad strength.

Contrasting form

Bournemouth are currently 13th in the league table with 21 points. While their form in their last five matches hasn't been particularly impressive with two draws and three losses, "The Cherries'" strength primarily comes from their home ground, Vitality Stadium. There, they have secured four wins, three draws, and suffered only one defeat in eight matches played this season.

In stark contrast, Burnley are facing the threat of relegation, sitting 19th with only 10 points. The visitors are on a five-match losing streak in the Premier League. Their away record is also alarming, with seven defeats in their last eight away games. Burnley's defense is one of the weakest in the league, having conceded 33 goals, an average of 2.1 goals per game.

History of confrontations

In their last five meetings, Bournemouth have the advantage with three wins, while Burnley have secured three points twice. Notably, Bournemouth have won both of their most recent encounters, including a 2-0 victory away at Burnley in March 2024 and a 2-1 win at home in October 2023.

Force situation

Both teams are facing personnel losses, but Burnley's situation is far more serious.

Bournemouth

The home team will be missing several players due to injury, including:

• T. Adams (knee injury)
• M. Akinmboni (muscle injury)
• R. Christie (knee injury)
• B. Doak (hamstring injury)
• V. Milosavljevic (knee injury)

Burnley

The visiting team's list of absentees is extensive due to various reasons, severely impacting their squad strength:

• Z. Amdouni (knee injury)
• J. Beyer (hamstring injury)
• C. Roberts (groin injury)
• H. Mejbri (suspended)
• L. Foster (on international duty)
• A. Tuanzebe (on international duty)
• B. Humphreys (lack of fitness to play)

Match analysis

With home advantage, a favorable head-to-head record, and especially the dire state of their opponents, Bournemouth are predicted to control the game. Burnley, with their bottom form and makeshift squad, will find it very difficult to spring a surprise at Vitality Stadium. A victory for the home team is the most likely outcome.

Team lineup updated at 21:23 on December 20, 2025.

Official lineup

Bournemouth

Diagram: 4-2-3-1

CoachAndoni Iraola

Starting lineup:

• 1. Dorde Petrović (G)
• 20. Álex Jiménez (D)
• 18. Bafodé Diakité (D)
• 5. Marcos Senesi (D)
• 3. Adrien Truffert (D)
• 16. Marcus Tavernier (M)
• 4. Lewis Cook (M)
• 7. David Brooks (M)
• 19. Justin Kluivert (M)
• 24. Antoine Semenyo (M)
• 9. Evanilson (F)

Substitutes:

• 40. Will Dennis
• 6. Julio Soler
• 15. Adam Smith
• 23. James Hill
• 8. Alex Scott
• 10. Ryan Christie
• 21. Amine Adli
• 22. Eli Junior Kroupi
• 26. Enes Ünal

Burnley

Diagram: 4-3-3

CoachScott Parker

Starting lineup:

• 1. Martin Dúbravka (G)
• 2. Kyle Walker (D)
• 18. Hjalmar Ekdal (D)
• 4. Joe Worrall (D)
• 23. Lucas Pires (D)
• 8. Lesley Ugochukwu (M)
• 24. Josh Cullen (M)
• 29. Josh Laurent (M)
• 7. Jacob Bruun Larsen (F)
• 19. Zian Flemming (F)
• 11. Jaidon Anthony (F)

Substitutes:

• 13. Max Weiss
• 12. Bashir Humphreys
• 22. Oliver Sonne
• 10. Marcus Edwards
• 31. Mike Trésor
• 35. Ashley Barnes
• 16. Florentino Luís
• 17. Loum Tchaouna
• 27. Armando Broja