Southampton U23 vs Burnley U23 tips and predictions

Perseverance the likely key for Burnley U23

It might not be easy but Burnley U23 are picked to put on a decent display here.

Given some of the hosts' recent results, they are worth opposing. Southampton U23 aren't making life easy for themselves, having lost 11 of their last 13 matches. Their tactics in the final third haven't helped their goal scoring ledger. They've scored one or less goals in all of their last 13 games and that doesn't feel like enough for this test. They conceded three or more goals in 9 of their last 13 games which is a finding that will give supporters of the visitors some confidence.

Burnley U23 have posted some commendable results. If the away side puts in a repeat of what they are capable of they should be the ones celebrating come full-time. They've scored two or more goals in 9 of their last 13 games and with the assumption that they don't have any major injury concerns between now and kick-off, they should have the goal scorers to add to this run of form.

In all honesty they might end up in parity. The betting markets imply that neither side will keep a clean sheet during this match as they can both be dangerous in possession. Whatever happens, with the odds-against price on BTTS No that seems the better option for this particular encounter.

The hosts suffered a disheartening 3-0 defeat last week against Fulham U23.