Swansea City
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Swansea City vs Burnley Predictions, Picks & Odds – 12/09/2026
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Swansea City sit third in the Championship table with eleven points from six matches, and their home record has been particularly impressive: three clean sheets in three fixtures at the Swansea.com Stadium. Their sole blemish came in the previous round, a 3-1 defeat away to Southampton, though Vitor Matos is expected to revert to his preferred 4-3-3 setup here. Gonçalo Franco's return from ankle surgery bolsters midfield options, but Eom Ji-sung's absence on international duty weakens the attack.
Burnley arrive in south Wales in desperate straits, rooted in the relegation zone after collecting just three points from six matches. Nicky Hayen is still searching for his first league victory, with the Clarets mired in a 21-match winless run across all competitions. An extensive injury crisis, with over ten confirmed absentees, has left his squad threadbare. Jamie Vardy returns from suspension but is unlikely to start. Crucially, Burnley have failed to keep a single clean sheet this season.
Swansea's home win at 2.10 looks well-founded. The Swans have conceded just two goals across three home league outings, keeping a clean sheet each time. Burnley, by contrast, have leaked goals in every Championship fixture and remain winless under Nicky Hayen across a dire 21-match stretch. An injury crisis affecting over ten first-team players further weakens the visitors' cause.
The under 2.5 goals line at 1.95 deserves serious consideration. Swansea's home matches have averaged fewer than one goal conceded per fixture, and their defensive solidity at the Swansea.com Stadium has been the bedrock of their promotion push. Burnley's attacking output has been anaemic, with Hayen's depleted squad struggling to create consistently in open play.
Both teams to score "no" at 2.00 ties neatly into the defensive theme. Three clean sheets in three home league matches is a formidable record, and Burnley's threadbare squad, missing over ten players, will find it tough to breach a well-organised Swansea backline. Jamie Vardy's return from suspension offers a glimmer, though he is likely restricted to a bench role.
Odds correct at time of publication.
Trends to Know about Swansea City vs Burnley
- Swansea boast three home clean sheets
- Burnley winless in 21 consecutive matches
- Burnley conceded in all six league fixtures
Form & Statistics: Swansea City vs Burnley
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Burnley
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Lineups: Swansea City vs Burnley
Swansea City
Starters
- 1 Lawrence Vigouroux
- 2 Josh Key
- 3 Filip Lissah
- 4 Stephen Welsh
- 5 Josh Tymon
- 6 Melker Widell
- 7 Jay Fulton
- 8 Stephen Eustaquio
- 9 Moussa Yeo
- 10 Adam Idah
- 11 Ronald
Bench
- Zan Vipotnik
- Joseph Opoku
- Elijah Just
- Marko Stamenic
- Gonçalo Franco
Absent
- Cameron Burgess (injury)
- Eom Ji-sung (International duty (South Korea for Asian Games))
Burnley
Starters
- 1 Max Weiß
- 2 Oliver Sonne
- 3 Kyle Walker
- 4 Igor Julio
- 5 Connor Roberts
- 6 Ugo Raghouber
- 7 Max Alleyne
- 8 Zeki Amdouni
- 9 Josh Laurent
- 10 Largie Ramazani
- 11 Armando Broja
Bench
- Jamie Vardy
- Reo Hatate
Absent
- Mike Tresor (injury)
- Manuel Benson (injury)
- Josh Cullen (injury)
- Hannibal Mejbri (Hamstring surgery)
- Jordan Beyer (Hamstring injury)
- Bashir Humphreys (Muscle injury)
- Enock Agyei (Injury)
- Jaydon Banel (Muscle injury)
- Dastan Satpaev (Thigh injury)
- Ashley Barnes (Muscle injury)
- Lucas Pires (Injury)
- Louis Jordan Beyer (Injury)
Medium confidence
A 4-3-3 against a 4-2-3-1 shapes up as the tactical contest here, with Swansea looking to press high through their front three and Burnley's double pivot offering a more structured defensive foundation. Stephen Eustaquio will be central to how the home side control the midfield tempo.
For Burnley, Armando Broja leads the line with Zeki Amdouni and Largie Ramazani providing width and movement behind him, giving the visitors genuine threat on the counter. Both probable XIs carry reasonable confidence, sourced from multiple outlets ahead of Saturday's kickoff.
Swansea City vs Burnley: Head-to-Head
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How to Watch Swansea City vs Burnley Match?
What time is Swansea City vs Burnley?
Kickoff at the Swansea.com Stadium is set for 3:00 PM on Saturday 12 September 2026.
Where is Swansea City vs Burnley being played?
This match takes place at the Swansea.com Stadium in Swansea, Wales.
How Can I Watch Swansea City vs Burnley on TV and Live Stream?
Check your local listings for Championship broadcast coverage of this fixture.
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