AFC Bournemouth vs Burnley - Premier League Match
Betting Odds
1
1.48
67.6%
X
4.50
22.2%
2
6.25
16.0%
Match Details
Match Preview
AFC Bournemouth vs Burnley Preview: Premier League Clash
AFC Bournemouth will host Burnley at Vitality Stadium on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 18:00 UTC in what promises to be an exciting Premier League encounter. Both sides will be looking to secure all three points as they continue their campaign this season.
Current Form & Recent Results
AFC Bournemouth have struggled for consistency lately, managing just 1 win from 5 games while suffering 2 defeats. They'll be eager to turn their fortunes around.
Burnley have struggled for consistency lately, managing just 0 wins from 5 games while suffering 2 defeats. They'll be eager to turn their fortunes around.
Head-to-Head Record
Burnley have enjoyed success in this fixture historically, winning 7 of the last 14 encounters compared to AFC Bournemouth's 5 wins. With 2 draws between them, the visitors will be confident of continuing their positive record.
Expected Tactics & Formations
AFC Bournemouth are expected to line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, while Burnley will likely deploy a 4-4-2 system. The tactical battle between these two setups could prove decisive in determining the outcome.
Match Officials
I. Hussin will be the referee for this fixture.
Match Prediction & Analysis
With home advantage and strong recent form, AFC Bournemouth will be the clear favorites heading into this match. However, Burnley cannot be written off entirely and could pose problems on the counter-attack. Expect the hosts to dominate possession and create the better chances.
Key Facts
- Kick-off: Saturday, December 20, 2025, 18:00 UTC
- Venue: Vitality Stadium
- Competition: Premier League
- AFC Bournemouth Position: 15th (26 pts)
- Burnley Position: 19th (13 pts)
- H2H Record (Last 14): AFC Bournemouth 5W - 2D - 7W Burnley
- Referee: I. Hussin

