Crystal Palace XI vs Burnley – Predicted lineup and team news

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·3 December 2025

Crystal Palace XI vs Burnley – Predicted lineup and team news

Crystal Palace travel to Turf Moor on Wednesday looking to get their season back on track.

After a promising start to the season, Oliver Glasner’s side recently lost consecutive games against Strasbourg and Manchester United. Consequently, securing a win against struggling Burnley remains vital if they want to maintain their push for European places.

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Fortunately, the Eagles have performed excellently on the road this season. In fact, they boast one of the best away defensive records in the league. Furthermore, they enjoyed recent success against Burnley, winning both meetings last season. Therefore, they will feel confident of securing another three points against a team that has conceded the second-most goals in the division.

Crystal Palace team news

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner must make a significant change in attack for this fixture. Specifically, an ankle injury rules out winger Ismaïla Sarr. His absence opens the door for Eddie Nketiah to return to the starting lineup. Consequently, Nketiah joins Jean-Philippe Mateta and Yéremy Pino in a fluid front three. Mateta leads the line in lethal form, having scored five goals in his last six Premier League outings.

In midfield, a major doubt surrounds Will Hughes. This situation prompts a likely reshuffle. Therefore, Adam Wharton expects to step in alongside Daichi Kamada to provide creativity and control in the engine room. Defensively, Glasner plans to stick with his trusted back three. Captain Marc Guéhi marshals this unit as the Eagles look to maintain consistency at the back.