Tottenham Hotspur will host Burnley at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on August 16, 2025, in their first Premier League game of the 2025/26 season. Here's a comprehensive preview of the match, including head-to-head stats and details on how to watch it in India:
Match Details
Where to Watch in India
Indian football fans can catch the Tottenham vs. Burnley match on Star Sports channels. Live streaming will be available on Disney+ Hotstar and JioCinema. Star Sports Network holds the broadcasting rights for the EPL in India and neighboring countries. During regular game weeks, Star Sports channels telecast around 6-9 games, and every match is available live via streaming platforms.
Head-to-Head Stats
Historically, Tottenham has dominated their encounters with Burnley. In 125 previous meetings, Tottenham has won 55 times, while Burnley has secured 42 victories, and there have been 28 draws. In the Premier League, Tottenham has won 15 matches, Burnley has won 3, and 4 have ended in a draw out of 22 meetings. Tottenham has scored 45 goals, while Burnley has scored 17 in those matches. Tottenham has won the last four straight games against Burnley. In their most recent clash, Tottenham won 2-1 at home. In the previous 10 head-to-head games, Tottenham has triumphed eight times, Burnley once, and there has been one draw. Tottenham have dominated this fixture in recent times, with seven victories in their last eight head-to-head games against Burnley. Burnley has never won against Tottenham on their travels in the Premier League, losing seven of eight such fixtures and drawing the other.
Match Preview and Team News
Tottenham enters the match with Thomas Frank as their new head coach. There have been squad adjustments, including the departure of Heung-min Son and the arrival of Mohammed Kudus from West Ham. James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski are facing injury setbacks. Tottenham lost to Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Super Cup. Tottenham has struggled to keep clean sheets, failing to do so in their last 13 Premier League matches.
Burnley, managed by Scott Parker, achieved promotion back to the Premier League after finishing second in the Championship. Their defense was strong in the Championship, conceding only 16 goals in 46 games and keeping 30 clean sheets. However, they have had two successive pre-season defeats. Zian Flemming, Bashir Humphreys, Jordan Beyer, Connor Roberts and Martin Dubravka have recovered from pre-season injuries. Kyle Walker is likely to be in the defense against his old club.
Prediction
Bookmakers favor Tottenham to win the match. Tottenham's home advantage and superior shot production are key factors.
