We simulated Tottenham vs Burnley to get a score prediction for massive Premier League clash
Spurs will be looking to move into the top four on Sunday afternoon as they host relegation-battling Burnley in the Premier League.
An emphatic 3-0 win over north London rivals Arsenal saw Spurs keep their top-four hopes alive on Thursday night. Two goals from Harry Kane and a third from Heung-Min Son confirmed the three points, leaving Spurs just one point behind Arsenal in fourth with two games to go.
A win for Spurs against Burnley on Sunday would put the Lilywhites ahead of Arsenal in the league, with the Gunners in action on Monday night against Newcastle. Cristian Romero missed the north London derby, and the Argentine is set to be absent once again for Antonio Conte's side.
So, what lineups will Conte select? Who will emerge on top? Let’s take a look.
We predict that Spurs could set up in a 3-4-3 formation, with their line-up as follows:
We predict that Burnley could set up in a 4-4-2 formation, with their line-up as follows:
Like their 3-0 win over Arsenal, Spurs started the game in control and were good creating chances. Conte's side took the lead 15 minutes in when Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg found the net from distance.
Kane received the ball inside the box and turned to the right before reversing the ball back into the centre for Hojbjerg to meet. The midfielder hit a fierce first-time effort, firing into the top corner and leaving Nick Pope with no chance.
Spurs were in full control, but a mistake at the back proved costly, and Burnley levelled the score. Davinson Sanchez was dispossessed by Maxwell Cornet on the halfway line, and the Burnley forward ran through on goal, firing past Hugo Lloris one-on-one.
The goal seemed to dampen the atmosphere around the ground, but Spurs continued to press and attempt to