Crystal Palace vs Burnley Prediction: An opportunity for the Eagles to break away - Premier League
Crystal Palace host Burnley at Selhurst Park aiming to consolidate their mid-table position, while the visitors are under immense pressure languishing in the relegation zone.
The match between Crystal Palace and Burnley at 02:30 on February 12, 2026, at Selhurst Park is considered a clash of contrasting positions. While Crystal Palace is striving to climb into the top half of the table, Burnley is mired in a relegation battle with an alarming goal difference.
Contrasting positions in the rankings
Currently, Crystal Palace are in 13th place with 32 points after 25 rounds. The team at Selhurst Park has maintained relative stability with 8 wins and 8 draws. Their biggest strength is their focused defense, conceding an average of only 1.2 goals per game.
Conversely, Burnley are having a difficult season, currently sitting 19th with just 15 points. The visitors have suffered 16 defeats in 25 matches played. Notably, Burnley's defense is their weakest link, having conceded 49 goals, an average of 2 goals per game.
| Team | Location | Point | Form in the last 5 matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Palace | 13 | 32 | Win 1, Draw 2, Loss 2 |
| Burnley | 19 | 15 | 2 losses, 3 draws |
The head-to-head history favors the home team.
Looking at the head-to-head record in the last 5 matches, Crystal Palace has a clear advantage, remaining unbeaten against Burnley with 3 wins and 2 draws. Notably, in the last 3 encounters, the "Eagles" have won all 3 matches and kept a clean sheet, scoring a total of 6 goals against their opponents.
- December 4, 2025: Burnley 0 - 1 Crystal Palace
- February 24, 2024: Crystal Palace 3 - 0 Burnley
- November 4, 2023: Burnley 0 - 2 Crystal Palace
- February 26, 2022: Crystal Palace 1 - 1 Burnley
- November 20, 2021: Burnley 3 - 3 Burnley
Force situation and personnel losses
Both teams are facing personnel issues due to a wave of injuries. Crystal Palace will be missing key players across all positions, while Burnley will also be without many options in defense and midfield.
Crystal Palace's list of absentees:
- J. DavennyAnkle injury (absent)
- C. DoucoureKnee injury (absent)
- J. MatetaKnee injury (absent)
- E. NketiahThigh injury (availability uncertain)
Burnley's list of absentees:
- Z. Amdouni, J. CullenKnee injury (absent)
- J. BeyerThigh injury (absent)
- C. RobertsInguinal injury (absent)
- M. Tresor NdayishimiyeAnkle injury (absent)
- A. TuanzebeAchilles tendon injury (availability uncertain)
Tactical analysis and predictions
Based on statistical data, Crystal Palace are considered the clear favorites with a 45% chance of winning. The probability of a draw is also 45%, while Burnley's chances of causing an upset are a mere 10%. With an average of 1.0 goal per game and facing Burnley's leaky defense, this is a great opportunity for the home team's strikers to shine.
This match is predicted to have few goals (under 2.5). The safe bet for fans is to place their trust in Crystal Palace to at least secure a draw or win all three points at home.
