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Burnley made their chances count
Crystal Palace converted 2 of 3 shots on target. Burnley converted 3 from 3.
Minute 33 changed the game
J. S. Larsen's goal at 33' proved to be the decisive moment.
Crystal Palace made better use of the ball
Crystal Palace had 65% possession and generated 21 shots. Burnley had 35% and created 8.
Burnley were resilient at the back
Burnley faced 21 shots and conceded only 2. Defensive efficiency: 90%.
Crystal Palace Undone by Burnley's Clinical Finishing
In a thrilling Premier League clash, Burnley emerged victorious with a 3-2 win over Crystal Palace, despite the home side dominating possession and creating more chances.
Crystal Palace's Jens Larsen opened the scoring with two first-half goals, but Burnley responded with a quick-fire double from Hannibal Mejbri and Jay Anthony to level the match before the break. The decisive blow came when Larsen inadvertently turned the ball into his own net, giving Burnley a slender lead that they would cling onto.
The statistics tell the story - Crystal Palace registered 21 shots, with 15 coming from inside the box, but could only muster 3 on target. In contrast, Burnley's 8 shots were far more clinical, with 3 finding the back of the net. Burnley's expected goals of 0.53 compared to Crystal Palace's 1.80 underscores the gulf in efficiency in front of goal.
Tactically, Burnley's ability to soak up pressure and hit on the counter proved the difference. Their deep defensive block and ruthless finishing from limited chances allowed them to capitalize on Crystal Palace's profligacy. The home side's failure to break down Burnley's compact shape and create clear-cut opportunities proved their undoing.
Crystal Palace lost to Burnley 2–3 at the stadium in Premier League Regular Season - 26. J. S. Larsen (17'), J. S. Larsen (33'), H. Mejbri (40'), J. Anthony (44'), J. Lerma (45') scored.
