Tottenham vs Burnley: Premier League 2025/26 Opener – Preview, Lineups, Odds & Prediction
Match Overview
Fixture: Tottenham Hotspur vs Burnley
Competition: Premier League 2025/26 – Matchweek 1
Date: Saturday, August 16, 2025
Kick-off Time: 3:00 PM BST
Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London
Spurs Eye Strong Start Against Newly-Promoted Burnley
Tottenham Hotspur begin their Premier League 2025/26 campaign with what appears to be a favourable home fixture against Burnley, newly promoted from the Championship. After finishing 17th last season, Thomas Frank’s Spurs are eager to kick-start their new campaign with purpose.
Spurs are looking to bounce back quickly following a dramatic UEFA Super Cup loss to Paris Saint-Germain, where they surrendered a 2–0 lead and eventually lost on penalties after a stoppage-time equaliser.
Recap: Tottenham 2–2 PSG (Super Cup) – Lost on Penalties
| Goal Scorers | Minute |
|---|---|
| Cristian Romero (TOT) | 11′ |
| Micky van de Ven (TOT) | 29′ |
| PSG Equaliser | 90+4′ |
| Result | Spurs lost on penalties |
Despite the result, Spurs displayed attacking promise — and with a Premier League focus now, they’ll look to correct defensive lapses.
Tottenham: Injury Concerns & Tactical Setup
Key Absentees:
- James Maddison (ACL)
- Destiny Udogie (Knee)
- Yves Bissouma (Groin)
- Dejan Kulusevski (Muscle issue)
- Kota Takai (Plantar fascia)
- Radu Dragusin (Unavailable)
New Signings:
- Mohammed Kudus
- Joao Palhinha
Both featured in the Super Cup and are expected to make their Premier League debuts.
Predicted Formation: 4-2-3-1
(Thomas Frank is expected to revert from a back five to a back four for this clash.)
Burnley: Rebuilt and Ready?
Burnley, managed by Scott Parker, return to the Premier League after promotion but face a tough test at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The Clarets have been extremely active in the transfer market, bringing in 12 new players.
Key Transfer Activity:
| IN | OUT |
|---|---|
| Ugochukwu (record signing) | James Trafford (£27m to Man City) |
| Martin Dúbravka (GK) | – |
They will be without last season’s standout goalkeeper, James Trafford, but have replaced him with Martin Dubravka from Newcastle.
Predicted Lineups
Tottenham XI (4-2-3-1)
| Position | Player |
|---|---|
| GK | Guglielmo Vicario |
| RB | Pedro Porro |
| CB | Cristian Romero |
| CB | Micky van de Ven |
| LB | Emerson Royal |
| CM | Joao Palhinha |
| CM | Rodrigo Bentancur |
| RW | Brennan Johnson |
| CAM | Mohammed Kudus |
| LW | Son Heung-min (C) |
| ST | Richarlison |
Burnley XI (4-4-2)
| Position | Player |
|---|---|
| GK | Martin Dúbravka |
| RB | Connor Roberts |
| CB | Dara O’Shea |
| CB | Jordan Beyer |
| LB | Charlie Taylor |
| RM | Anass Zaroury |
| CM | Josh Cullen |
| CM | Ugochukwu |
| LM | Manuel Benson |
| ST | Lyle Foster |
| ST | Zeki Amdouni |
Head-to-Head Record
| Tottenham Wins | Burnley Wins | Draws |
|---|---|---|
| 55 | 42 | 28 |
Last Meeting:
- Tottenham 2-1 Burnley (May 2024)
Scorers: Pedro Porro, Micky van de Ven
Tottenham vs Burnley – Betting Odds
| Outcome | Odds |
|---|---|
| Tottenham Win | 4/9 |
| Draw | 13/5 |
| Burnley Win | 4/1 |
Spurs are heavy favorites to win at home.
Match Prediction: Tottenham vs Burnley
Tottenham are expected to control the tempo and dominate possession against a Burnley side likely to sit deep and absorb pressure. Despite missing several key players, Spurs still have enough attacking depth to break down Parker’s side.
Burnley will look to stay compact and hit on the counter, but may find it difficult to contain the likes of Kudus, Son, and Richarlison.
Predicted Score:
Tottenham 2–0 Burnley
Final Thoughts
With new signings ready to make their mark and a home crowd behind them, Tottenham will see this as a must-win fixture. Burnley’s defensive shape will be tested, and their Premier League return could start with a tough lesson in North London.
Stay tuned for post-match analysis and player ratings!
