Burnley vs. Leicester City prediction, odds: Expert reveals English Premier League picks for Tuesday, March 1
Burnley welcomes Leicester City to Turf Moor for an English Premier League clash on Tuesday afternoon. These two teams settled for a 2-2 draw in the reverse fixture earlier this season. Leicester City enters Tuesday’s match in 13th-place in the EPL standings, while Burnley remains in the relegation zone despite losing just one of its last seven league games.
Kickoff is set for 2:45 p.m. ET. Caesars Sportsbook lists Leicester City as the slight +145 favorite (risk $100 to win $145) on the 90-minute money line in its latest Burnley vs. Leicester City odds, with Burnley the +195 underdog. A draw is priced at +225 and the over-under for total goals scored is 2.5. Before you lock in any Leicester City vs. Burnley picks, be sure to see the Premier League predictions from soccer insider Brandt Sutton.
Sutton, a former collegiate soccer player, has been SportsLine’s top soccer editor for nearly five years. He has followed soccer closely for much longer and factors in managerial tactics, projected lineups and past performances to make the most-informed decisions possible, keeping his finger on the pulse of the game all over the globe.
Now, Sutton has broken down Leicester City vs. Burnley from all sides and just locked in his picks and Premier League predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see his picks. Here are the betting lines and trends for Burnley vs. Leicester City:
- Burnley vs. Leicester City spread: Leicester -0.5 (+140)
- Burnley vs. Leicester City over-under: 2.5 goals
- Burnley vs. Leicester City money line: Burnley +195, Leicester +145, Draw +220
- BUR: Burnley has three wins, nine losses and 12 draws this season
- LEI: Leicester City has scored 37 goals in league play this season
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Why you should back Burnley
Burnley has performed well against some of the league’s biggest clubs in recent weeks. The Clarets secured a 1-0 victory over Tottenham, while holding both Manchester United and Arsenal to a draw. Burnley has lost just one of its last seven league games, a 1-0 defeat against second-place Liverpool.
Manager Sean Dyche has implemented a more disciplined defensive approach in recent weeks and it has paid major dividends. The Clarets have given up just three goals in their last seven league games, and they haven’t allowed more than one goal in a match since a 2-1 loss against Huddersfield in the FA Cup.
Why you should back Leicester City
Leicester City is coming off a 3-1 victory over Randers in the Europa Conference League on Thursday. Midfielder James Maddison scored a brace in that victory, and he’s recorded six goals and three assists in the Premier League.
The Foxes have also had success against Burnley in recent years. In fact, Leicester City has lost just one of its last seven meetings against Burnley across all competitions. Plus, Burnley has scored just 22 goals this season, the second-fewest in the Premier League.
How to make Leicester City vs. Burnley picks
Sutton has taken an in-depth look at Burnley vs. Leicester City and locked in his best bets. He is leaning under 2.5 goals, and he also has an additional best bet and offers a full breakdown of this Premier League showdown. He’s only sharing his expert EPL picks at SportsLine.
Who wins Burnley vs. Leicester City? And where does all the betting value lie? Visit SportsLine now to see the best bets for Leicester City vs. Burnley, all from the soccer expert who has his finger on the pulse of the game all over the world, and find out.
