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Crystal Palace vs Burnley

Selhurst Park, London29 April 2017 at 17:30
Referee: Robert Madley

Match Events

Crystal Palace
Burnley
Kick Off
7′
A. Barnes

assist: S. Ward

Christian Benteke43′
45+1′
S. WardJ. Flanagan
Half Time
Wilfried Zaha50′
C. BentekeL. Rémy
71′
J. McArthurF. Campbell
71′
79′
A. BarnesA. Gray
85′
A. Gray

assist: G. Boyd

Full Time

Match Statistics

5Shots on Goal3
6Shots off Goal2
15Total Shots9
4Blocked Shots4
11Shots insidebox6
4Shots outsidebox3
11Fouls12
14Corner Kicks4
2Offsides1
63%Ball Possession37%
2Yellow Cards0
0Red Cards0
1Goalkeeper Saves5
463Total passes273
348Passes accurate176
75%Passes %64%

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Crystal Palace is —, compared to 6.35 for Burnley. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Crystal Palace's highest-rated starter is —, while Burnley's best-rated player is A. Barnes (6.35).

Defensive Solidity

Crystal Palace deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Burnley's 4-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

Crystal Palace field 3 midfielders averaging —, versus Burnley's 4 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

Crystal Palace start 3 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for Burnley averaging 6.35. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

Discipline

Crystal Palace's starters have collected 0 yellow cards this season, compared to 1 for Burnley. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.

Age & Experience

The average age of Crystal Palace's starting XI is — (youngest: —, oldest: —), while Burnley average 36.0 (youngest: A. Barnes (36), oldest: A. Barnes (36)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Squad Depth

Crystal Palace's starters average 0 league appearances each, versus 6 for Burnley. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.

Crystal Palace4-3-34-4-2Burnley
GKDEFMIDFWD
13Henness.27Delaney34Kelly2Ward3Aanholt42Puncheon18McArthur10Townsend28Milivoj.11Zaha17Benteke1Heaton23Ward2Lowton26Tarkows.5Keane37Arfield21Boyd18Westwood13Hendrick10Barnes9Vokes

Substitutes

Coach: S. Allardyce

Substitutes

Coach: S. Dyche

Crystal PalacePosition StrengthBurnley
Avg Rating
6.35
Forward (3 v 2)6.35
0G 0A0G 0A
Crystal Palace4-3-3
13GoalkeeperW. Hennessey
27DefenderD. Delaney
34DefenderM. Kelly
2DefenderJ. Ward
3DefenderP. van Aanholt
42MidfielderJ. Puncheon
18MidfielderJ. McArthur
28MidfielderL. Milivojević
10ForwardA. Townsend
11ForwardW. Zaha
17ForwardC. Benteke
Burnley4-4-2
1GoalkeeperT. Heaton
23DefenderS. Ward
2DefenderM. Lowton
26DefenderJ. Tarkowski
5DefenderM. Keane
37MidfielderS. Arfield
21MidfielderG. Boyd
18MidfielderA. Westwood
13MidfielderJ. Hendrick
10ForwardA. Barnes6.3
9ForwardS. Vokes

Match Summary

Burnley defeated Crystal Palace 2:0. The match was played in Premier League 2016. Goals were scored by A. Barnes 7′, A. Gray 85′. 2 yellow cards were shown. Crystal Palace had 63% possession while Burnley held 37%. Crystal Palace had 15 shots (5 on target) compared to 9 (3 on target) for Burnley. Crystal Palace made 2 substitutions, Burnley made 2.

Rivalry since 2011

Crystal Palace vs Burnley Head to Head Results

21 stretnutí
Crystal Palace
10
wins
Drawn
4
Burnley
7
wins
Total goals
56 · 2.7/match
Both scored
8/21 · 38%
Over 2.5
8/21 · 38%

Recent Form

Crystal Palace

DWLWLD

Burnley

DLLLLL

Match Prediction

Crystal Palace

45%

Home win

 

45%

Draw

Burnley

10%

Away win

Model advice

Double chance : Crystal Palace or draw

64%Form36%
80%Attack20%
50%Defence50%
50%Head-to-head50%

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

This data is sourced from football-data.co.uk and covers historical match results and pre-match odds. These figures do not represent current or live odds and cannot be used for placing bets. Betting is not possible on this website. Provided for analytical and research purposes only.

Head-to-Head Record

Even record

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Crystal Palace4wins
2draws10 meetings
Burnley4wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

2.6

Average goals per game

40%

Games with 3+ goals

30%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (20%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (54%) — the odds may underestimate Burnley.

Market Summary

Margin: 5.2%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 55.8%Draw 28.2%Away 21.2%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.753.504.40
Max1.833.635.02
Market favourite:Crystal Palace · Moderate favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market53.9%26.7%19.3%
Public market53.5%26.8%19.7%

Crystal Palace vs Burnley — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Burnley
Result vs. Market: Crystal Palace (56%)

Result differed from market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

Crystal PalaceHalf-time:01Burnley
15Shots9
5Shots on target3

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
11/02/26Crystal Palace2–3Burnley1.57/4.00/6.25
03/12/25Burnley0–1Crystal Palace4.57/3.80/1.77
24/02/24Crystal Palace3–0Burnley1.96/3.48/3.91
04/11/23Burnley0–2Crystal Palace2.81/3.16/2.62
26/02/22Crystal Palace1–1Burnley1.95/3.45/4.16
20/11/21Burnley3–3Crystal Palace2.73/3.20/2.73
13/02/21Crystal Palace0–3Burnley2.44/3.13/3.20
23/11/20Burnley1–0Crystal Palace2.78/3.09/2.81
29/06/20Crystal Palace0–1Burnley2.31/3.19/3.37
30/11/19Burnley0–2Crystal Palace2.30/3.26/3.30

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Crystal Palace

W 182D 159L 267
Over 2.547
Goals scored683

Away Record: Burnley

W 92D 93L 192
Over 2.548
Goals scored376

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 11 May 2026