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title: "Pundit predicts Newcastle stalemate this weekend"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Dan Clubbe"
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published: "2021-04-09T11:00:00Z"
modified: "2021-04-09T11:00:00Z"
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# Pundit predicts Newcastle stalemate this weekend

[Newcastle](https://readnewcastle.com/2021/04/09/newcastle-united-chelsea-fa-cup-semi-final-2000-gus-poyet/) head to Lancashire to face Burnley at Turf Moor this weekend in a pivotal battle in the fight to retain Premier League status.

The Magpies [currently lie 17th](https://www.premierleague.com/tables) in the top flight on 29 points, three points clear of the drop zone and four behind Burnley in 15th in on 33 points.

Following a promising performance last week, which saw Steve Bruce’s side earn a[late point against Tottenham](https://www.skysports.com/football/newcastle-vs-tottenham/report/429134), former Liverpool defender Mark Lawrenson has used his regular prediction column on the [BBC Sport website](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/56633070) to preempt a 1-1 draw:

> A win would be a massive boost for Newcastle in their relegation battle. Similarly for Burnley, a victory for them would as good as put them safe. The Magpies were decent in their draw with Tottenham last weekend and I think they will build on that by getting something here. I just don’t see Burnley being beaten though.

Callum Wilson was the star of the show when the two sides met back in October, the Toon[running out 3-1 winners](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/54305846) thanks to a brace from the [fit-again frontman](https://metro.co.uk/2021/04/06/callum-wilson-injury-newcastle-boss-steve-bruce-provides-update-ahead-of-burnley-clash-14364502/) after another man [returning to the fold](https://www.lancs.live/sport/football/football-news/newcastle-united-injury-list-wilson-20342008), Allan Saint-Maximin, had given the hosts the lead at St James’ Park.

### READ NEWCASTLE VERDICT

This has to be seen as a huge opportunity to pull away from trouble.

Hot on the tail of the Magpies, [Fulham face Wolves this weekend](https://www.skysports.com/fulham-fixtures) and will be desperate to capitalise on any slip-ups in the run-in.

Whilst Sean Dyche’s side [are always a difficult prospect](https://www.burnleyexpress.net/sport/football/thing-i-getting-credit-when-you-win-burnley-boss-sean-dyche-his-sides-mixed-football-3061265), an on-song Newcastle have already proved they are capable of beating the Clarets this season.