Burnley vs Newcastle United: Prediction, Lineups, Kickoff Time | Premier League 2025/26

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Burnley vs Newcastle United — Match Preview

A pivotal clash at both ends of the table takes place at Turf Moor on Tuesday, 30 December 2025. Burnley, languishing in 19th place with just 11 points, are in desperate need of a lifeline to avoid being cut adrift from safety. The Clarets stopped the rot slightly with a 1–1 draw against Bournemouth but remain winless in their last six outings. Newcastle United arrive in Lancashire sitting 11th (23 points) and nursing a decimated squad. The Magpies suffered a narrow 1–0 defeat to Manchester United on Boxing Day and are winless in their last two, but they will look to complete a league double over Burnley having beaten them 2–1 earlier this month.

Burnley vs Newcastle United — Match Info

Competition: Premier League (Matchday 19)
Venue: Turf Moor, Burnley (Capacity: 22,546)
Date: 31 December 2025
Kickoff: 19:30 GMT | 20:30 CET | 14:30 ET
Referee: Robert Jones (ENG)

Burnley vs Newcastle United — Match Stakes

Burnley (19th — 11 pts):

Win → Moves to 14 pts; potentially climbs to 18th depending on other results.
Draw → Extends the winless run to 7 games; leaves them deep in the relegation mire.
Loss → Disaster; gap to safety could widen significantly heading into the New Year.

Newcastle United (11th — 23 pts):

Win → Moves to 26 pts; pushes them back into the top-half mix and restores confidence.
Draw → Disappointing result against 19th place; highlights away form struggles.
Loss → Drops them further down the table; pressure mounts on Eddie Howe amid an injury crisis.

Burnley vs Newcastle United — Team News

Burnley:

Foster L. — Out (International Duty – AFCON)
Tuanzebe A. — Out (International Duty – AFCON / Injury)
Mejbri H. — Out (Suspended – Disciplinary ban)
Beyer J. — Out (Knee Injury – Long term)
Roberts C. — Out (Achilles Injury)
Amdouni Z. — Out (ACL Injury)
Esteve M. — Questionable (Knock – Late fitness test)
Dubravka M. — Available (Expected to start in goal against his former club)

Newcastle United:

Defensive Crisis: The Magpies are down to bare bones at the back.
Burn D. — Out (Punctured Lung/Rib – Key Loss)
Livramento T. — Out (Knee Injury)
Trippier K. — Out (Hamstring Injury)
Botman S. — Out (Back Injury)
Pope N. — Questionable (Groin – Late fitness test, Ramsdale likely to continue)
Tonali S. — Available (Returned from knock)

Burnley vs Newcastle United — Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Burnley

20/12 — 1–1 vs Bournemouth (Premier League)
13/12 — 2–3 vs Fulham (Premier League)
06/12 — 1–2 vs Newcastle (Premier League)
04/12 — 0–1 vs Crystal Palace (Premier League)
29/11 — 1–3 vs Brentford (Premier League)

Newcastle United

27/12 — 0–1 vs Manchester Utd (Premier League)
20/12 — 2–2 vs Chelsea (Premier League)
18/12 — 2–1 vs Fulham (Carabao Cup)
14/12 — 0–1 vs Sunderland (Premier League)
11/12 — 2–2 vs Bayer Leverkusen (Champions League)

Burnley vs Newcastle United — Head-to-Head (Last 5 Meetings)

06/12/2025 — Newcastle 2–1 Burnley (Premier League)
04/05/2024 — Burnley 1–4 Newcastle (Premier League)
30/09/2023 — Newcastle 2–0 Burnley (Premier League)
22/05/2022 — Burnley 1–2 Newcastle (Premier League)
04/12/2021 — Newcastle 1–0 Burnley (Premier League)

Burnley vs Newcastle United — Playing XI (Predicted Lineups)

Burnley (4-2-3-1)

Dubravka; Walker, Ekdal, Worrall, Pires; Cullen, Ugochukwu; Anthony, Brownhill, Bruun Larsen; Broja

Newcastle United (4-3-3)

Ramsdale; Miley, Schär, Thiaw, Hall; Guimarães, Tonali, Joelinton; Gordon, Woltemade, Barnes

Burnley vs Newcastle United — Impact Bench

Burnley: Rodriguez (Veteran savvy), Tresor (Creative spark)

Newcastle United: Murphy (Pace), Willock (Late runner from midfield)

Burnley vs Newcastle United — Tactical Analysis

Burnley

Scott Parker’s side will try to exploit Newcastle’s makeshift defense. With Lewis Miley likely filling in at right-back and Dan Burn missing, Burnley will target the wide areas with Jaidon Anthony and Jacob Bruun Larsen. They need to be brave in possession and press Newcastle’s depleted backline high up the pitch. However, their own defensive frailty (-15 GD) means they are always vulnerable to conceding cheap goals.

Newcastle United

Eddie Howe has a headache. He has almost no senior defenders fit. Expect Newcastle to try and protect their back four by dominating possession in midfield with the trio of Guimarães, Tonali, and Joelinton. They will rely on the pace of Anthony Gordon and Harvey Barnes to hurt Burnley in transition. Set-pieces will be crucial, with Fabian Schär a major threat in the air.

Burnley vs Newcastle United — Key Battles

Broja vs Schär — Physical battle between the striker and Newcastle’s defensive leader.
Gordon vs Walker — Pace on the wing vs veteran experience.
Cullen vs Guimarães — Midfield engine room battle.
Ramsdale vs Dubravka — A tale of two goalkeepers facing their former/current clubs.

Burnley vs Newcastle United — Spotlight Players

Burnley — Martin Dúbravka

Facing the club he spent years with, the goalkeeper will be highly motivated. Burnley need him to be at his shot-stopping best to keep Newcastle’s attack at bay.

Newcastle United — Anthony Gordon

With the defense in tatters, Newcastle’s best form of defense is attack. Gordon’s relentless energy and direct running are the keys to pushing Burnley back and relieving pressure on his own backline.

Burnley vs Newcastle United — Prediction

Burnley 1–2 Newcastle United

Newcastle are running on fumes and playing players out of position, but Burnley’s lack of quality in the final third and fragile confidence makes it hard to back them. Newcastle have enough firepower in Gordon, Barnes, and Joelinton to outscore the hosts, even if they concede a goal due to defensive mishaps.