5 key games in Burnley’s packed festive schedule

Burnley v Middlesbrough – December 26

This is a game where anything can happen, Sean Dyche and Aitor Karanka will not be armed with presents and compliments for each other on Boxing Day, but the Clarets will welcome three points with open arms.

What to expect? A revitalised Burnley side relieved to be back at Turf Moor.

The peculiar hype surrounding this fixture continues given the promotion tussle between the two sides last season.

However, as ever, Boro are a dangerous proposition for Dyche’s side and play their part in a Christmas cracker.

The Clarets twice take the lead, but are pegged back by a late leveler by pantomime villian Jordan Rhodes, after the forward comes off the bench to score at Turf Moor yet again.

Predicted Score: 2-2

Realistic Target: 3 points

Expected Target: 1 point