Burnley vs Blackpool tips and predictions

Blackpool over-priced to do the impossible

There's just 1 point between the two clubs as 13th place Burnley get set to host ninth place Blackpool.

Blackpool are not well liked but they might surprise the doubters. Obviously this isn't a banker but the crazy short home win price makes them a no-bet. The following preview determines the main metrics in order to explain the best value selection - which is an away win.

No question, the hosts are widely expected to win in style but they aren't unbeatable. Burnley aren't making life easy having lost 6 of their last 12 games as hosts. They'll also need to tighten up their defence promptly. They conceded two or more goals in 6 of their last 10 home matches which makes you wonder if the upset isn't such a joke of a prediction.

Blackpool have demonstrated what what they are capable of on their day. Impressively, they've scored at least once in 12 of their last 15 away fixtures. If they're expecting to have the slightest chance they'll be desperate to add to that number. It'll be some performance if they manage that. While they are facing a huge challenge there is still some logic in liking the chances for the visitors to come through this test at the big price. They have conceded only once during their latest 3 games.

Note that Burnley will want to further justify their short price with a clean sheet at full-time. It's not most exciting thing among today's previews No BTTS bet seems good. And in the total goals line, it's under 2.5 goals picked as the best play given the current prices.