Tottenham Hotspur vs. Burnley FA Cup Preview – Prediction, Team news, Lineups – Football News, Previews, Predictions, Transfers

Tottenham Hotspur opens their 2024 FA Cup journey at home against Premier League counterparts Burnley on Friday night, marking their first encounter since Spurs secured a comfortable 5-2 victory over the Clarets at Turf Moor earlier in the season.

Match Preview

Tottenham, coming off a 3-1 home victory against Bournemouth, bounced back after their 4-2 loss to Brighton & Hove Albion, placing them fifth in the Premier League.

Ange Postecoglou’s squad aims to capitalize on the narrow one-point gap with the fourth-placed Arsenal and remain in contention for the title.

With a strong home record against Burnley, winning 10 of their last 11 meetings, Spurs are poised to progress past the third round in their 17th out of 18 seasons.

Burnley, previously at the top of the Championship, is now entrenched in a relegation battle after losing 15 of their initial 20 league games this season.

Despite their close 3-2 loss against Aston Villa last week, the Clarets are struggling and are currently placed 19th, five points away from safety.

Their recent form against Spurs and away struggles in the FA Cup might cast doubt on their chances of victory.

Team News

Tottenham is missing key players due to international duty, including Son, Sarr, and Bissouma. However, the return of Skipp and Bentancur strengthens their midfield options.

While Romero, Maddison, Perisic, and others remain sidelined, the squad sees the potential return of Kulusevski after serving a suspension.

Burnley faces injury woes, with Koleosho, Ekdal, Cork, and Beyer out. Berge’s suspension adds to their midfield absence, potentially offering Ramsey a starting role.

Cullen’s availability remains uncertain, but Roberts, Rodriguez, Redmond, and others aim to bolster Burnley’s attacking options.

Predicted Lineups

Tottenham: (4-3-3)

Forster;

Emerson, Dier, Davies, Udogie;

Skipp, Hojbjerg, Lo Celso;

Kulusevski, Richarlison, Gil

Burnley: (4-4-2)

Trafford;

Roberts, O’Shea, Delcroix, Taylor;

Gudmundsson, Ramsey, Brownhill, Redmond;

Amdouni, Rodriguez

Prediction: Tottenham Hotspur 3-1 Burnley

Tottenham’s scoring prowess and Burnley’s defensive vulnerabilities might lead to an action-packed match.

Despite key absentees, Spurs’ depth should secure a comfortable victory against a struggling Burnley side in this FA Cup encounter.