Burnley vs Sunderland A.F.C: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 31 March

Burnley

D D L W W

1st place in England Championship

0-0

31/03/2023 15:00

Sunderland A.F.C

W W D W D

6th place in England Championship

England Championship

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Burnley vs Sunderland A.F.C on 31 March 2023 (kick-off: 15:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Burnley vs Sunderland A.F.C preview before placing your bet.

Burnley are currently 1st with 101 points after 46 matches.
Sunderland A.F.C sit 6th with 69 points from 46 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Burnley to win with probability 64%.
Head-to-head history favors Burnley, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Sunderland A.F.C have one win, while 2 matches ended in draws.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

15:00

2023-03-31

Burnley vs Sunderland A.F.C - Prediction & Odds

Burnley

Sunderland A.F.C

2023-03-31 15:00

STANDINGS UP TO 31/03/2023

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Burnley	101	46	29	14	3	87	35	52
02 Sheffield United	91	46	28	7	11	73	39	34
03 Luton Town	80	46	21	17	8	57	39	18
04 Middlesbrough	75	46	22	9	15	84	56	28
05 Coventry City	70	46	18	16	12	58	46	12
06 Sunderland A.F.C	69	46	18	15	13	68	55	13
07 Blackburn Rovers	69	46	20	9	17	52	54	-2
08 Millwall	68	46	19	11	16	57	50	7
09 West Bromwich(WBA)	66	46	18	12	16	59	53	6
10 Swansea City	66	46	18	12	16	68	64	4
11 Watford	63	46	16	15	15	56	53	3
12 Preston North End	63	46	17	12	17	45	59	-14
13 Norwich City	62	46	17	11	18	57	54	3
14 Bristol City	59	46	15	14	17	55	56	-1
15 Hull City	58	46	14	16	16	51	61	-10
16 Stoke City	53	46	14	11	21	55	54	1
17 Birmingham City	53	46	14	11	21	47	58	-11
18 Huddersfield Town	53	46	14	11	21	47	62	-15
19 Rotherham United	50	46	11	17	18	49	60	-11
20 Queens Park Rangers (QPR)	50	46	13	11	22	44	71	-27
21 Cardiff City	49	46	13	10	23	41	58	-17
22 Reading	44	46	13	11	22	46	68	-22
23 Blackpool	44	46	11	11	24	48	72	-24
24 Wigan Athletic	42	46	10	15	21	38	65	-27

Head To Head

22/10/2022 10:00

Sunderland A.F.C

2 - 4

Burnley

ENG LCH

28/08/2019 14:45

Burnley

1 - 3

Sunderland A.F.C

ENG LC

18/03/2017 11:00

Sunderland A.F.C

0 - 0

Burnley

ENG PR

17/01/2017 15:45

Burnley

2 - 0

Sunderland A.F.C

ENG FAC

07/01/2017 11:00

Sunderland A.F.C

0 - 0

Burnley

ENG FAC

31/12/2016 11:00

Burnley

4 - 1

Sunderland A.F.C

ENG PR

Burnley

50%

Draw

33%

Sunderland A.F.C

17%

Burnley Last 6 matches

18/03/2023 13:45

Manchester City 6 - 0 Burnley ENG FAC

15/03/2023 15:45

Hull City 1 - 3 Burnley ENG LCH

11/03/2023 11:00

Burnley 3 - 0 Wigan Athletic ENG LCH

04/03/2023 11:00

Blackpool 0 - 0 Burnley ENG LCH

01/03/2023 15:30

Burnley 1 - 0 Fleetwood Town ENG FAC

25/02/2023 11:00

Burnley 4 - 0 Huddersfield Town ENG LCH

Win

67%

Draw

17%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Sunderland A.F.C

18/03/2023 11:00

Sunderland A.F.C 1 - 1 Luton Town ENG LCH

15/03/2023 16:00

Sunderland A.F.C 1 - 2 Sheffield United ENG LCH

12/03/2023 08:00

Norwich City 0 - 1 Sunderland A.F.C ENG LCH

04/03/2023 11:00

Sunderland A.F.C 1 - 5 Stoke City ENG LCH

25/02/2023 08:30

Coventry City 2 - 1 Sunderland A.F.C ENG LCH

21/02/2023 15:45

Rotherham United 2 - 1 Sunderland A.F.C ENG LCH

Win

17%

Draw

17%

Lost

67%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues England Championship

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Goals

Scored

198

Avg. per game

0.67

Conceded

198

Avg. per game

0.67

Scored

222

Avg. per game

0.74

Conceded

209

Avg. per game

0.70

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 296 matches

YesNo

143 (48%)153 (52%)

In last 296 matches

NoYes

157 (52%)143 (48%)

Burnley

Recent matches

Sunderland A.F.C

Under /Over

(87%)39 6(13%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(69%)31 14(31%)

Under /Over

(42%)19 26(58%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(24%)11 34(76%)

Under /Over

(47%)21 24(53%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(36%)16 29(64%)

/Yes

(69%)31 14(31%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(51%)23 22(49%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Burnley

Sunderland A.F.C

Shots

Burnley

Total shots

11.36 avg / game

Blocked

727 total

Avg. 3.05

Sunderland A.F.C

Total shots

12.65 avg / game

Blocked

928 total

Avg. 3.98

Burnley Pass Sunderland A.F.C

Total passes

115638

Avg. 438 / game

Accurate

78%

Ball possession

50%

Total passes

112801

Avg. 434 / game

Accurate

79%

Ball possession

52%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Burnley

296

Played games

Sunderland A.F.C

300

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.31

Clean sheets

0.28

4.71

1393

Corners

1496

4.99

17.26

5108

Throw-ins

5363

17.88

1.77

524

Offsides

464

1.55

2.77

820

GK saves

673

2.24

Burnley

DISCIPLINARY

Sunderland A.F.C

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.59

472

554

1.85

0.06

0.05

9.71

2875

Fouls

2828

9.43

12.57

3720

Tackles

3938

13.13

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How We Build the Burnley vs Sunderland A.F.C Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Burnley vs Sunderland A.F.C on 31 March 2023 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this England Championship fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Burnley vs Sunderland A.F.C Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Burnley's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Sunderland A.F.C's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

England Championship Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live England Championship standings and the England Championship form table to understand exactly where Burnley and Sunderland A.F.C sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our England Championship predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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