Tournament: Championship England
Venue: Kenilworth Road (Luton)
Game Time: August 12, 2024, 15:00
Luton Town and Burnley will face off in the opening round of the English Championship on August 12, 2024. Both clubs, having recently played in the Premier League, are eager to start strong in their pursuit of returning to the top flight.
Key Statistics and Trends
Luton Town:
- Has won only twice since March.
- Has scored in 12 consecutive matches.
- Wins the first half in 27% of their games.
- Has lost 4 consecutive matches.
- Has conceded in their last 23 matches.
- Wins the first half in 20% of their games.
Team Analysis
Luton Town: Luton Town had a tough time in the Premier League last season, finishing 18th and getting relegated. However, the team managed to retain its core players under manager Rob Edwards, who continues to lead the team. Despite some challenges during the summer training camp, Luton Town looks to leverage its experience and home advantage in the upcoming match.
Burnley: Burnley, who also faced relegation, is looking to bounce back under new manager Scott Parker. After Vincent Kompany’s departure, Parker, known for his success in guiding Bournemouth to the Premier League, has taken the reins. The Clarets have managed to retain most of their squad but will miss goalkeeper Muric, who stayed in the Premier League. Despite a rough patch of form, Burnley remains a strong contender.
Team News
Luton Town:
- No reported injuries.
Burnley:
- No reported injuries.
Possible Starting Lineups
Luton Town (probable lineup):
- Kaminski – Osho, Mengi, Hashioka – Doughty, Clarke, Lokonga, Ogbene – Chong, Adebayo, Morris
Burnley (probable lineup):
- Trafford – Taylor, Esteve, O'Shea, Assignon – Bruun Larsen, Berge, Cullen, Odobert – Amdouni, Foster
Head-to-Head Matches: Luton Town vs Burnley
Burnley has been dominant in recent head-to-head encounters, going unbeaten in their last 8 meetings against Luton Town, with 3 wins and 5 draws.
Free Prediction for the Match: Luton Town vs Burnley
While Luton Town has the home advantage, Burnley’s recent dominance in their head-to-head encounters gives them a slight edge. Bet on Burnley to win with a "0 goal handicap" at odds of 2.02.
Prediction: Burnley to win with a "0 goal handicap" (odds: 2.02).
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