Burnley vs Newcastle United Prediction 30.12.2025 | Premier League

Burnley approach Tuesday night’s showdown in a deeply precarious position, languishing second from bottom in the Premier League standings and firmly trapped in a draining nine-match winless run, during which they have suffered defeat on seven occasions.

The gravity of their situation is underlined by a six-point gap to safety, placing immense pressure on every outing at Turf Moor, where points have become increasingly difficult to come by. Five defeats in their last six home fixtures paint a bleak picture and offer little encouragement ahead of this daunting test.

Adding to Scott Parker’s concerns is a worrying lack of attacking potency. The Clarets have managed to score just seven goals at home this season, leaving them with the weakest offensive record in the division and highlighting a critical area of vulnerability.

Burnley’s injury and availability list further compounds their problems, with no fewer than nine players set to miss this challenging encounter against Newcastle for various reasons. Among the absentees are Axel Tuanzebe, Hannibal, and Lyle Foster, all of whom are currently representing their national teams at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Meanwhile, Newcastle United head to Turf Moor with a clear objective: to claim all three points and climb temporarily back into the Premier League’s upper half, as they currently sit in a lowly 13th place with just 23 points.

Eddie Howe’s squad is navigating a challenging spell marked by key absences, with first-choice goalkeeper Nick Pope and defensive trio Kieran Trippier, Sven Botman, and Tino Livramento all sidelined ahead of the festive fixtures.

Newcastle’s most glaring weakness this season has been their dismal away form, having collected only six points from a possible 27 on the road, with just one victory to show across the entire campaign.

Currently in a three-game winless run (D1 L2), the Magpies will be eager to return to winning ways, drawing confidence from their excellent recent record against Burnley, having defeated the Clarets in each of the last five competitive encounters, including a 2-1 victory earlier this month.