Hull v Burnley
Saturday, 15:00

Hull

The opening few weeks of Marco Silva's reign at Hull have seen some surprising results and the real hope that the Tigers can avoid relegation.

Under Mike Phelan the team looked doomed. Silva came in with a daunting fixture list on the horizon and has managed to pick up ten points from a possible 18, despite facing the likes of Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool and Arsenal.

A win against Burnley on Saturday would see Hull climb out of the relegation zone, as 17th placed Leicester are not in action until Monday night. Hull will be confident of doing just that, with 15 of their 20 points this season having come at home and Burnley yet to win a match on the road.

Silva's chances of masterminding a win could be hampered by the amount of players he has missing. Sam Clucas is suspended, while Curtis Davies, Michael Dawson, Markus Henriksen, Abel Hernandez, Will Keane, Brian Lenihan, Greg Luer, Ryan Mason and Moses Odubajo are all injured. Dieumerci Mbokani could return to the side after illness.

Burnley

The excellent home form of Burnley this season has all but ensured that the promoted club will still be in the Premier League next season, but it's a very different story away from the comforts of Turf Moor.

Burnley have the fourth best home record in the Premier League this season, bettering the likes of Liverpool, Manchester City and Manchester United. Away from home they are the worst team in the top-flight, picking up just one point on their travels and losing ten of their 11 games.

The disparity might be alarming to Sean Dyche but he has reason to view it with positivity. Burnley have proved with their home form that they have the ability to get results in the Premier League - their record is far too good to be merely put down to Turf Moor's small pitch and vociferous atmosphere. If Dyche can improve Burnley's away form even a little, it could make a huge difference as to what the club could aspire to.

Like his counterpart at Hull, Dyche has plenty of players missing. Steven Defour, Kevin Long and Dean Marney, while Jeff Hendrick is suspended. Johann Berg Gudmundsson is also a doubt, having picked up a knock during the FA Cup defeat to Lincoln.

Match Odds

Hull are the favourites at 2.20, with the draw at 3.35 and Burnley out at 3.95.

It looks a pretty chunky price for a Hull win, when you consider their improvement at home and Burnley's dire away record. Though Hull have injury issues, their available players will come into this match very fresh having enjoyed a 14-day break.

For the cautious the 1.55 for Hull in the Draw No Bet market is a consideration, but a little too small to recommend.

Over/Under 2.5 Goals

Under 2.5 goals is the favourite at 1.71, with overs at 2.38.
Over 2.5 goals could be an opportunity. Five of Hull's last seven games at home have produced three goals or more, while Burnley have only kept one clean sheet away from home this season.

To Score

Oumar Niasse leads the betting at 3.25. He's scored twice since Hull took a gamble on loaning the out of favour Everton forward and has the potential to improve as he rebuilds his match sharpness.

For Burnley, Andre Gray is the favourite to find the net at 3.75, but new signing Robbie Brady could be a better bet at 7.00. He scored with a spectacular free kick in his last Premier League appearance against Chelsea.

Recommended Bets
Back Hull to win at 2.20
Back over 2.5 goals at 2.38

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