On August 12, the first round of the championship match between Luton and Burnley will take place. The game starts at 22:00 Moscow time. Bookmakers give preference to the hosts in their predictions: you can bet on the victory of the “hatters” in bookmakers with a rate of 2.40. Experts estimate the success of the “Bordeaux” team at 3:00. Bets on a draw are accepted at 3.40.
Bookmakers’ odds for the Luton Town – Burnley Championship match on August 12, 2024
Bookmakers believe that the championship match between Luton and Burnley will be productive: a total of over 2.5 goals equals 1.83, and a total of under 2.5 goals equals 1.97. If the hosts score, the odds will be 1.23. The away goal is available at bookmakers with a rate of 1.31. You can bet on “both teams will score” for 1.69.
Analysis and prediction for the match of the 1st round of the Championship “Luton Town” – “Burnley” (12/08/2024)
While the Premier League teams are just getting ready for the start of the season, the Championship matches have already started. The match that will close the 1st round programme will take place on 12 August. Luton and Burnley will meet at the Kenilworth Road Stadium. Kick-off will sound at 22:00 Moscow time.
Last season both teams played in the Premier League. It is important what changes they experienced in the summer. Luton decided not to change their head coach. And this is a completely rational decision by the club’s management. Rob Edwards is a great professional with beautiful handwriting.
The Hatters showed some decent football last season. They played bravely and caused serious problems for the leaders. Edwards captivates because he always gives preference to spectacular and effective football. The performances of his players are interesting and enjoyable to watch.
The Hatters made some excellent runs and scored a lot, but they also conceded. If Edwards had more resources and did not hamper the team with frequent injuries, they could retain their Premier League membership. Luton finished the season in 18th place, several points ahead of Burnley.
The club’s roster was reduced in the summer. Several key players left, most notably the experienced Ross Barkley. Without him, creating chances and playing with ball control will be more difficult. In 32 Premier League games last season, the 30-year-old midfielder scored five goals and provided four assists. The loss is serious.
However, Burnley lost even more. Vincent Kompany, who worked a lot on the development of Burgundy’s youth, managed Bayern Munich. Former Tottenham and England midfielder Scott Parker became the club’s new manager. His last place of work was Bruges.
Parker was supposed to improve the performance of the black and blues after a poor start in the Belgian championship. Instead, Brugge suffered a crushing elimination from the Champions League and the team finished the season in fourth place in the championship standings.
As for Burnley’s squad, it has also gone through quite a few changes. Several key players left the team, but Dutch international striker Wout Weghorst returned from his loan. However, a striker is of little use at club level. He performs much better for the national team.
It is curious that the Burgundian team only played two test matches before the new season. In the first one they lost, in the second they drew with Cadiz (1-1). Luton played two and a half more friendlies. Although they only won one of them, they prepared thoroughly and got into shape.
Edwards quickly establishes a good relationship between the punters. You can bet on the Hatters’ victory in the next match at the bookmakers with a rate of 2.40. It is noteworthy that Luton have not won any of their last eight direct encounters.
The upcoming game is a good opportunity for the Hatters to break the streak of failures in head-to-head confrontations. They have thoroughly prepared for the start of the new season. Rob Edwards’ efforts should not be in vain. His native walls will help his players to defeat an inconvenient opponent.
Prediction and betting tips for the Luton – Burnley Championship match on August 12, 2024
Luton have a good chance of returning to the Premier League. Rob Edwards now has a better understanding of the demands of the top division and what it takes to establish himself there. All that remains is to get used to the summer line-up changes and to make plans a reality. Burnley will be more difficult. Changing a manager is a more global process than the departure of one of the leaders. It is not a given that the Burgundian team will like the ideas of the new manager.
Tender: Luton wins with a quota of 2.40.
