Sunday's Premier League clash at Turf Moor (14:00 BST) pits two sides heading in very different directions, yet both desperate for a result. Relegated Burnley are looking to snap a miserable home run, while Aston Villa aim to keep their Champions League dreams alive.

The Clarets' struggles on their own turf have been the story of their season. Winless in 13 Premier League home matches since October, they risk matching their longest such winless streak in the competition if they fail to beat Villa. It's been a steep decline overall, with just one victory in their last 26 league outings. Despite a recent change in the dugout, with Michael Jackson still finding his feet, the trajectory hasn't shifted yet.

History doesn't favor Burnley either—they're winless in their last five league meetings with Villa and have rarely found this fixture straightforward in the Premier League era. The one bright spot? Goalkeeper Martin Dubravka. He's made more saves than any other keeper in the league, a testament to the relentless defensive pressure Burnley have faced. With 71 goals conceded, his performances have prevented an already bleak season from being even worse.

On the other side, Aston Villa have stumbled in their push for a top-five finish, collecting just seven points from their last eight league games. Still, it would take a significant collapse for Unai Emery's side to miss out on Champions League qualification. Their run to the Europa League final offers an alternative route into Europe's top competition, which might allow Villa to play with more freedom in the run-in.

But Villa's away form remains a concern—they're winless in their last five league matches on the road. For Burnley, this could be the perfect opportunity to finally turn things around at home. For Villa, it's a chance to steady the ship and keep their European ambitions firmly on track.