Burnley return to Turf Moor on Saturday evening knowing the stakes could not be higher as they host Fulham in a match that already feels decisive in their fight for Premier League survival.
The Clarets’ six-game losing run has dragged them deep into trouble, and their problems were highlighted again in the defeat at Newcastle, a match where they battled with ten men for more than half the game. Fulham are also searching for stability after losing to Manchester City in a nine-goal thriller at Craven Cottage, as reported by SoftFootball.
The Cottagers have struggled for consistency, but they recently celebrated a hard-earned away win at Tottenham, which SoftFootball covered. Fulham recently confirmed that Rodrigo Muniz will be out until next year following hamstring surgery. With both teams fighting to stay clear of danger, this meeting comes at a tense moment in their seasons.
Scott Parker spoke openly on Thursday in the press conference video shared on the club’s official X account, saying he is encouraged by the progress he sees daily despite results. He insisted adversity is part of the journey, explaining that the group trains hard, accepts their shortcomings and keeps going.
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He praised the fans and urged them to make Turf Moor a difficult ground again. Parker described the Newcastle match as a benchmark performance and said the commitment shown there is what Burnley must bring again.
Marco Silva kept his focus strictly on Burnley, refusing to label this stretch of fixtures as more important than others. He warned against looking ahead, insisting his players must be fully concentrated on a notoriously difficult away venue. Silva acknowledged Fulham’s poor historical record at Turf Moor but embraced the challenge, saying past numbers can be broken.
Sander Berge said in a video shared by Fulham on their official X account that they have lost several games but still play well with a clear style and strong character. He expects them to be fully motivated for a crucial match, noting that the Premier League is unpredictable and any team can beat another.
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Team News
Burnley are without suspended players Kyle Walker, Lucas Pires and Hannibal Mejbri. Injuries rule out Axel Tuanzebe, Jordan Beyer, Bashir Humphreys, Connor Roberts and Zeki Amdouni.
Fulham miss Ryan Sessegnon and Rodrigo Muniz. Antonee Robinson has returned to training but may not be risked.
Possible Lineups
Burnley (4-3-3): Dubravka; Sonne, Ekdal, Esteve, Hartman; Ugochukwu, Cullen, Florentino; Tchaouna, Foster, Anthony.
Fulham (4-2-3-1): Leno; Tete, Andersen, Bassey, Castagne; Iwobi, Berge; Wilson, Smith Rowe, Chukwueze; Jimenez.
SoftFootball’s Prediction
Burnley’s fight cannot be questioned, but their fragility is still a concern. Fulham have their own issues, especially away from home, yet their quality in key moments gives them a slight edge. SoftFootball predicts a narrow Fulham win, though Turf Moor’s history could keep the contest tight.
Prediction: Burnley 1-2 Fulham.
