The Championship’s Friday night fixture is arguably the best of the weekend as title challengers Burnley welcome the free-scoring Middlesbrough to Lancashire in a Roses match.
EFL Championship
Our Three Predictions For Burnley vs Middlesbrough
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- Prediction 1 – Jaidon Anthony To Score – 7/2
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- Prediction 2 – Under 2.5 Goals Scored – 69/100
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- Prediction 3 – Burnley To Win – 5/4
First Prediction For Burnley vs Middlesbrough – Jaidon Anthony To Score – 7/2
Burnley are missing key figures like Lyle Foster and Manuel Benson, so Jaidon Anthony has been elevated to their attacking focal point in recent weeks. He has looked threatening in recent matches, scoring against Bristol City and had a great performance against Coventry City. Boro’s defence have leaked at least one goal in their last seven matches and if Burnley are to break through, it feels that the former Leeds United man will be pivotal to that.
Second Prediction For Burnley vs Middlesbrough – Under 2.5 Goals Scored – 69/100
Boro’s attack has been so potent in recent weeks that it feels that a low scoring game would be a shock for them. But as Blackburn Rovers proved, it is possible to shut their attacking talents like Ben Doak, Emmanuel Latte Lath and Tommy Conway down. Burnley have not conceded in five matches and that run extends to shutting out teams in nine of their last 11 matches. Simply put this Burnley team do not let goals in and can easily stifle Michael Carrick’s Championship top scorers.
Third Prediction For Burnley vs Middlesbrough – Burnley To Win – 5/4
Burnley do not look like they can lose so a win for The Clarets is a sensible choice. Either way, this is a pivotal result for the fortunes of both sides and a win for Scott Parker’s side will keep them in the automatic places and breathing down the necks of Sheffield United. With the match being at Turf Moor under the lights, it is going to be a strong, partisan atmosphere that should help get Burnley over the line in this match, but it should be a very close one.
Best Odds For Burnley vs Middlesbrough
| Bookmaker | Burnley | Draw | Middlesbrough |
| Betarno | 5/4 | 23/10 | 19/10 |
| Gentleman Jim | 13/10 | 23/10 | 2/1 |
| Myriadplay | 5/4 | 47/20 | 49/25 |
Full Preview Of The Game: Last Results And Head-To-Head
Burnley are top of the Championship form table over the past five matches, scoring six and conceding none with a record of four wins and one draw, against West Bromwich Albion. The Clarets have only lost twice all season, against Millwall and Sunderland, and are one of four teams still unbeaten at home in the league. They have only conceded twice at Turf Moor in the second division and have averaged over a goal a game. Their last result saw them win 2-0 on the road to Stoke City, with goals from Jay Rodriguez and Josh Brownhill to seal the win and leapfrog Leeds United following their loss.
Middlesbrough have found themselves top of the Championship scoring charts after their 18 goals in the last five matches. They put three past Hull City in their most recent game, four against Queens Park Rangers, five past Luton Town and six past Oxford United. Their only blip came against Blackburn Rovers, losing 1-0 at Ewood Park and will look to redeem themselves against their East Lancashire Derby rivals on Friday night.
Since 2010, both teams have won this fixture six times, with three draws. Last season saw Burnley in the Premier League but the campaign prior saw The Clarets under Vincent Kompany win both games, with a 2-1 win at the Riverside and a 3-1 win at Turf Moor.
Confrontation
29/12/2024
Championship Championship
Middlesbrough
Burnley
0
0
06/12/2024
Championship Championship
Burnley
Middlesbrough
1
1
07/04/2023
Championship Championship
Middlesbrough
Burnley
1
2
17/12/2022
Championship Championship
Burnley
Middlesbrough
3
1
Last Results - Burnley 
11/02/2026
Premier League Premier League
Crystal Palace
Burnley
2
3
W
07/02/2026
Premier League Premier League
Burnley
West Ham
0
2
L
02/02/2026
Premier League Premier League
Sunderland
Burnley
3
0
L
24/01/2026
Premier League Premier League
Burnley
Tottenham
2
2
D
17/01/2026
Premier League Premier League
Liverpool
Burnley
1
1
D
Last Results - Middlesbrough
09/02/2026
Championship Championship
Sheffield Utd
Middlesbrough
1
2
W
31/01/2026
Championship Championship
Middlesbrough
Norwich
1
0
W
24/01/2026
Championship Championship
Middlesbrough
Preston
4
0
W
21/01/2026
Championship Championship
Stoke
Middlesbrough
1
2
W
16/01/2026
Championship Championship
West Brom
Middlesbrough
2
3
W
Where To Watch Burnley vs Middlesbrough
Where can I watch the game, either on TV or in person?
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- Location: Turf Moor, Burnley, Lancashire
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- Date: December 6th, 2024
This game is available to watch in the UK on Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Main Event, with kickoff at 8 pm.
Probable Lineups For Burnley vs Middlesbrough
What sort of lineup can we expect from this important Championship clash?
Predicted Burnley Lineup
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- Lineup: Trafford; Roberts, Egan-Riley, Esteve, Pires; Brownhill, Cullen; Anthony, Sarmiento, Koleosho; Rodriguez
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- Injured/Suspended: Ramsey, Delcroix, Ekdal, Worrall, Beyer, Foster, Benson, Tresor
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- Manager: Scott Parker
Predicted Middlesbrough Lineup
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- Lineup: Brynn; Dijksteel, Edmundson, Clarke, Borges; Hackney, Howson; Doak; Azaz, Hamilton; Lath
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- Injured/Suspended: Morris, Bangura, Lenihan, van den Berg, McGree, Dieng, Smith
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- Manager: Michael Carrick
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