Premier League 2025-2026: Crystal Palace-Burnley, the likely lineups

Among the midweek matches of the 26th day of the Premier League is also scheduled the confrontation between Crystal Palace and Burnley, with kickoff set for 8:30 p.m.

At Selhurst Park, Crystal Palace arrives on the strength of a 1-0 victory over Brighton in the last round. The “Eagles” are playing a respectable league: the 13th position in the standings, with a +8 advantage over third-last West Ham, makes their fans sleep soundly, especially thanks to the good defensive solidity shown in home matches. However, Austrian coach Glasner will have to do without the team’s bomber, Mateta, due to a knee problem. In his place will play Strand Larsen new purchase from the winter market window, supporting him will be Sarr and Jeremy Pino; 4-man midfield with Munoz and Mitchell on the flanks, Wharton and Hughes in the middle; 3-man defense with Richards, Lacroix and the’experience of Lerma shielding the goal defended by Henderson.

Burnley, on the other hand, desperately needs points to fuel the race for salvation, which at the moment appears anything but easy. The Clarets occupy the second-last position in the standings and are currently -11 behind seventeenth-ranked Nottingham. Only three victories have been won so far, aided by a defensive phase (the worst in the league) that needs major improvements. Coach Scott Parker will line up with a 3-4-2-1: Dubravka in goal; Humphreys, Esteve and Laurent in defense; Pires and Walker on the flanks with Ugochukwu and Florentino in the middle of the field; a three-quarter formed by Edwards and Anthony, Flemming the only forward.

Probable Lineups

CRYSTAL PALACE (3-4-2-1): Henderson; Richards, Lacroix, Lerma; Munoz, Wharton, Hughes, Mitchell; Sarr, Jeremy Pino; Strand Larsen. All. Glasner.

BURNLEY (3-4-2-1): Dubravka; Humphreys, Esteve,Laurent; Pires, Florentino, Ugochukwu, Walker; Edwards, Anthony; Flemming. All. Parker.