Crystal Palace vs Burnley: Prediction, kick-off time, team news, TV, live stream, h2h results, odds today
A crucial clash in the fight for survival takes place this afternoon when Crystal Palace host Burnley.
New manager Oliver Glasner will take charge of the Eagles for the first time having watched Monday night’s draw at Everton from the stands.
Palace sit five points clear of the dropzone heading into Saturday’s Premier League match against a Burnley team seven from safety.
Time is running out for Vincent Kompany to keep the Clarets afloat but a victory in south London could prove a huge turning point, for both teams.
However, Burnley have not won a game since Christmas.
Date, kick-off time and venue
Crystal Palace vs Burnley is scheduled for a 3pm GMT kick-off today, Saturday, February 24, 2024.
The match will take place at Selhurst Park.
Where to watch Crystal Palace vs Burnley
TV channel: In the UK, the game will not be televised live as it lands during the 3pm Saturday blackout.
Free highlights: The Sky Sports app and YouTube channel will show highlights from 5.15pm with Match of the Day broadcasting on BBC One at 10.20pm.
Crystal Palace vs Burnley team news
Glasner will not have Michael Olise, Eberechi Eze or Marc Guehi back in time for his Selhurst Park bow.
Will Hughes is a doubt after missing out at Everton with a knock, while the new manager will have to decide whether to stick with the 3-4-3 formation which proved promising on Merseyside.
Cheick Doucoure, Rob Holding and Jesurun Rak-Sakyi are also out.
Aaron Ramsey has been ruled out for the rest of the season and Lyle Foster, Nathan Redmond, Jordan Beyer and Luca Koleosho will also miss out for Burnley.
Crystal Palace vs Burnley prediction
This is a huge relegation six-pointer for both teams but the Eagles’ change of manager has, in reality, come at the worst possible time for the Clarets.
Crystal Palace to win, 1-0.
Head to head (h2h) history and results
Since these teams began meeting semi-regularly in the top flight in 2014, this fixture is evenly split at six wins apiece and three draws.
Crystal Palace wins: 14
Burnley wins: 21
Draws: 19
Crystal Palace vs Burnley match odds
Crystal Palace: 19/20
Burnley: 29/10
Draw: 23/10
Odds via Betfair (subject to change).