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Burnley
Burnley
Premier League
0
VS
2
Predicted Score

Last update of insights: 08 May 2026

Brighton Hove
Brighton Hove
Final result
0 – 2
CoachAI prediction
0 – 2
★ Exact score!
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Match Insight

This is a 'Desperation vs. Ambition' clash. Burnley (#19) is in a critical fight for survival and must take risks to find a win. Conversely, Brighton (#10) is the league's form team in the mid-table, chasing a European spot. The match will be played in typical cool, overcast Lancashire conditions, which usually favors a physical battle, but Brighton's technical superiority has proven resilient in recent away fixtures.

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Match Scenario's

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Scenario Explanation

The most likely scenario (55%) is a controlled Brighton victory. Despite missing Dunk, Brighton's midfield dominance over Burnley’s depleted pivot will likely lead to 60%+ possession and high-quality chances for Welbeck and Mitoma. There is a 25% probability of a draw if Burnley manages to turn Turf Moor into a physical 'grind' and exploits Dunk's absence on set pieces. A Burnley upset (20%) would require an outlier performance from Dubravka and clinical finishing on rare counters, which current xG trends (avg 1.06 goals) suggest is unlikely against a Brighton side conceding only 0.6 goals per game recently.

Projected xG by CoachAI

1.05

Home xG

1.65

Away xG

Upset Chance

Low

Risk of unexpected result

Burnley FORM

0 W · 2 D · 3 L
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21/3 Fulham FC 3-1 Burnley FC L 0.92
14/3 Burnley FC 0-0 AFC Bournemouth D 1.10
3/3 Everton FC 2-0 Burnley FC L 1.05
28/2 Burnley FC 3-4 Brentford FC L 1.12
21/2 Chelsea FC 1-1 Burnley FC D 0.78

Brighton Hove FORM

4 W · 0 D · 1 L
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21/3 Brighton & Hove Albion FC 2-1 Liverpool FC W 1.45
14/3 Sunderland AFC 0-1 Brighton & Hove Albion FC W 1.55
4/3 Brighton & Hove Albion FC 0-1 Arsenal FC L 1.28
1/3 Brighton & Hove Albion FC 2-1 Nottingham Forest FC W 1.70
21/2 Brentford FC 0-2 Brighton & Hove Albion FC W 1.63
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Key Factors

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Tactical Mismatch: Brighton's high-pressing system (one of the league's best) directly targets Burnley's main weakness—committing turnovers under pressure.

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Midfield Crisis: Burnley is missing their entire core engine room with Josh Cullen, Josh Laurent, and Hannibal Mejbri all unavailable, leaving a massive technical gap.

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Momentum & xG: Brighton has won 4 of their last 5 matches, including a 2-1 victory over Liverpool, while Burnley has won only 1 of their last 22 Premier League games.

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Injuries & Absentees

Burnley faces a severe selection crisis in midfield and defense with Cullen, Laurent (suspended), Mejbri, Beyer, and Amdouni all out. The 'Replacement Impact' is high, as Burnley loses their primary ball-winners. Brighton misses captain Lewis Dunk (suspended), which weakens their aerial defense, but Olivier Boscagli is a capable technical replacement in their ball-oriented system.

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Frequently Asked Questions about this prediction

What is the Coach AI prediction for Burnley vs Brighton Hove?

Coach AI predicts a score of 0-2 with a win probability of 23% for Burnley, 24% draw and 53% for Brighton Hove.

How does Coach AI predict this match?

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What data does Coach AI use for its predictions?

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