Burnley And Leicester In Relegation Six-Pointer

The winner of the relegation six-pointer between Burnley and Leicester tomorrow is expected to escape the drop zone with 17th placed Hull making a tricky trip away to top half challengers Crystal Palace. Burnley, who will host the clash, currently sit at the bottom of the Premier League table but are by no means down and out. A victory could see them usurp all of QPR, Leicester and Hull and end the day outside of the bottom three. Should they lose to the Foxes, Sean Dyche`s men would be a full five points from safety.

Leicester only occupy the final relegation place due to their inferior goal difference. As a result, they would supersede the Tigers if they come out of Saturday`s clash with either a win or a draw and Steve Bruce`s side lose. Failing to win in the North West tomorrow could see Leicester three points from safety should Hull beat Crystal Palace.

The last time Burnley and Leicester met was back in October in the reverse Premier League fixture at the Foxes` King Power Stadium. Neither club managed to claim a victory this time around, the clash ending tied 2-2.

Three of the four goals scored were bagged in the first half with Leicester`s Jeffrey Schlupp breaking the deadlock in the 33rd minute. The hosts` lead lasted for just a little over five minutes as Michael Kightly restored parity in the game though the Foxes` hit the back of the net again with their first attack following the restart. Riyard Mahrez`s strike meant that Leicester led 2-1 at the half time whistle.

It looked as though Leicester`s two goal to one advantage would be enough with the match remaining as such right up until the 90th minute. Unfortunately for the East Midlands club, Jed Wallace denied them the victory with a free-kick in the dying moments of the clash.

Betvictor have the best price of 15/1 on tomorrow`s six-pointer ending tied 2-2 once again. Whilst a number of bookmakers have 20/1 on Schlupp being the first goalscorer at Turf Moor, Coral`s 25/1 says that Wallace will hit the final goal of the encounter. Both betfair and boylesports are offering 9/4 on the first 45 being the highest scoring half for the second time between the two clubs this season.

Whilst Burnley sit in an inferior position in the Premier League, it is they who are the favourites to secure all three points from this match-up. bet365 have the best price of 13/8 on the hosts recording a confidence boosting win in their battle for top tier safety. Alternatively, william hill have the best price on a win for Leicester, this being 21/10. A number of bookmakers have installed the two teams being level at the end of 90 minutes at 12/5.

Dyche`s side are looking for their first win in four games after only managing to secure a mere one point from a maximum of 12. This came in a surprise goalless draw with European hopefuls Tottenham. Indeed the Turf Moor outfit are without a goal in their last 360 minutes of playing time and Leicester can be backed at 27/10 (Coral) to keep a clean sheet.

Leicester, on the other hand, are currently unbeaten in three Premier League games and have scored seven goals. Andy King was responsible for two of these seven goals, more than any other Foxes player, and can be backed at 15/2 at paddy Power to hit the back of the net at any time. Both his goals came after the 80 minute mark and, alternatively, he can be picked up at 20/1 at the same bookmaker to score the match`s final goal.

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