Burnley vs Wolves Predictions

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ChampionshipChampionship · England
high confidence
Burnley

Burnley

Full Time

0 - 0

AI predicted 1 - 2

Wolves

Wolves

🗓️ Friday, 16 Oct 2026 at 20:00 BST (venue time) · 19:00 UTC (your time)📍 Turf Moor, Burnley

Win Probability (1X2)

Burnley 20%Draw 29%Wolves 51%

Best Value Pick

Match Result: Wolves Win

Match Result

7.6/10

Wolves Rally to Stun Burnley at Turf Moor with Second-Half Comeback

Wolves produced a resilient away performance to overturn an early deficit and claim a 2-1 victory over Burnley at Turf Moor. The hosts took the lead in the 20th minute, but Wolves responded with goals in each half, ultimately seizing control and holding on for all three points. The visitors' superior attacking output—20 shots with 8 on target—proved decisive in a match where both sides created chances but Wolves showed greater clinical edge. Burnley started brightly and looked to build on their early advantage, but Wolves gradually asserted themselves, enjoying 53% possession and forcing the issue with sustained pressure. The turning point came in the second half, as Wolves' persistence paid off with a 72nd-minute winner, capping a well-executed comeback and silencing the Turf Moor faithful.

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PSYCHIC MODE

Predicted

1 - 2

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Actual

1 - 2

✅Result
✅BTTS
✅O/U 2.5
✅Score

💰 Bet Results3/3 hit

1X2 — Away
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Over/Under 2.5 — Over
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BTTS — Yes
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Key Moments

20' — Goal

J. Vardy puts Burnley ahead with a clinical finish, capping a strong opening spell.

39' — Goal

J. Bellegarde levels for Wolves, finishing off a well-worked move to shift momentum.

72' — Goal

S. Neave scores the winner for Wolves, completing the turnaround with a composed strike.

45' — Yellow Card

Burnley's R. Hatate booked for a late challenge, reflecting growing Wolves pressure.

63' — Yellow Card

Wolves' M. Munetsi shown yellow for a tactical foul as Burnley threatened on the break.

Burnley

Burnley

6.5/10

Burnley began with intent, capitalizing on their early momentum to take the lead in the 20th minute. Their 4-2-3-1 setup allowed them to press Wolves in midfield and create several promising moments, but they struggled to maintain their grip as the match wore on. Despite registering 15 shots (4 on target), Burnley found it difficult to break down Wolves' defense after conceding the equalizer, and their attacking play became increasingly fragmented. Defensively, Burnley were under pressure for long spells, conceding 20 shots and 6 corners. The midfield duo of Max Alleyne and R. Hatate worked hard to stem the tide, but Wolves' superior possession and incisive play eventually told. Late tactical changes failed to spark a comeback, and Burnley were left to rue missed opportunities.

Key Players

J. Vardy: Scored Burnley's only goal in the 20th minute, providing an early lead.
R. Hatate: Worked tirelessly in midfield to disrupt Wolves' rhythm and support both defense and attack.

Strengths

Strong start and early pressingMidfield work rate

Weaknesses

Struggled to contain Wolves' attackLimited attacking threat after concedingLow shot accuracy
Wolves

Wolves

7.8/10

Wolves showed impressive character to come from behind, gradually taking control after a shaky opening. Their 4-2-3-1 formation allowed them to dominate possession (53%) and launch wave after wave of attacks, culminating in 20 shots, 8 of which tested Burnley's goalkeeper. The equalizer before halftime was crucial, and Wolves maintained their composure in the second half, eventually finding a deserved winner in the 72nd minute. Defensively, Wolves were solid, limiting Burnley to just 4 shots on target and dealing well with set pieces. The midfield pairing of Munetsi and André provided the platform for creative players like J. Bellegarde and Fer López to influence the game. Wolves' ability to control the tempo and respond to setbacks was the hallmark of their performance.

Key Players

J. Bellegarde: Scored the crucial equalizer in the 39th minute, shifting momentum in Wolves' favor.
S. Neave: Netted the 72nd-minute winner, capping a lively display up front.

Strengths

Dominated possession and territoryHigh shot volume and accuracyComposed in key moments

Weaknesses

Slow start and early defensive lapseOccasional vulnerability on the counter

Tactical Analysis

Both teams lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, but Wolves' ability to control possession and dictate tempo was decisive. Their midfield duo shielded the back four effectively, allowing creative players like Bellegarde and López to find pockets of space and link with S. Neave up front. Wolves used the width provided by full-backs J. Tchatchoua and G. Konan to stretch Burnley's defensive block, creating overloads and generating a high number of shots. Burnley pressed well early on, but as Wolves settled, the home side found it harder to transition from defense to attack. Substitutions and tactical tweaks could not restore Burnley's early intensity, while Wolves' structured pressing and quick ball circulation gradually wore down the hosts. Set pieces were another battleground, with Wolves earning 6 corners to Burnley's 3, further underlining their territorial advantage.

Turning Point

J. Bellegarde's equalizer in the 39th minute, which shifted momentum firmly in Wolves' favor and set the stage for their second-half dominance.

Man of the Match

S. Neave

Scored the decisive winner and led the line with energy, constantly troubling Burnley's defense.

Burnley vs Wolves: Match Preview

Burnley enter this fixture rooted to the bottom of the Championship, still searching for their first win after eight games (0W, 4D, 4L) and leaking goals at a rate of 2.13 per match. Wolves, by contrast, are fourth with four wins from seven and have found the net 15 times, the second-best attack in the division. The pressure is squarely on Burnley, who have drawn three of four at home but are conceding 1.5 goals per game at Turf Moor.

The statistical matchup is shaped by Wolves' attacking output—2.0 goals per game away from home, 13.2 shots and 6 corners per game in their last five—against a Burnley defence yet to keep a clean sheet this season. Burnley have scored in every league match and forced BTTS in all of their last five, but their shot and xG numbers lag behind Wolves. Both sides are well above the league average for over 2.5 goals (Burnley 62.5%, Wolves 71.4%), and the first half is likely to see action with a 71% probability of at least one goal before the break.

The model projects a 2-1 away win for Wolves, primarily due to their superior scoring rate and Burnley's defensive record. However, Burnley's knack for drawing games and their consistent scoring at home mean a point is not out of the question if they can withstand early Wolves pressure.

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Win Probability
Burnley 24% Draw 22% Wolves 54%

Over 2.5 Goals

60%

BTTS: Yes

59%

Likely Scores

1-1 · 1-2 · 0-1

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Burnley vs Wolves Prediction Confidence at a Glance

How strongly the model leans on each market.

Match Result (1X2)
20%
29%
51%
Burnley 20%Draw 29%Wolves 51%
Both Teams to Score
56%
44%
Yes 56%No 44%
Over/Under 2.5 Goals
62%
38%
Over 2.5 62%Under 2.5 38%
Corners (Over/Under 9.5)
56%
44%
Over 9.5 56%Under 9.5 44%

Stats Worth Knowing

The numbers behind Burnley vs Wolves that most previews miss.

  • 1Burnley have seen both teams score in 100% of their last five matches, the highest BTTS streak in the league.
  • 2Wolves' away matches average 3.75 total goals, with over 2.5 landing in three of four.
  • 3Burnley have not kept a clean sheet in any of their eight league games this season.

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The Case For This Burnley vs Wolves Prediction

This fixture pits the Championship's bottom side, Burnley, still seeking their first win, against a Wolves team who have started the campaign with a potent attack and sit fourth. Burnley's defensive frailties (17 conceded in 8) contrast sharply with Wolves' 15 goals scored in just seven matches. The underlying rates point to an open game with Wolves' away attack (2.0 goals/game) likely to exploit Burnley's home defensive record (1.5 conceded/game). Statistically, Wolves' attack is more than a goal per game stronger than Burnley's, and their away shot and corner rates (13.2 shots, 6 corners per game last five) indicate sustained pressure. Burnley, though, have scored in every league outing and forced BTTS in all of their last five, suggesting they are not toothless at Turf Moor. The expected goal environment is above average, with both sides' over 2.5 rates above 60% and first-half goals likely (71% chance of over 0.5 in the opening period). The model expects Wolves to edge it, projecting a 2-1 away win driven by their superior scoring rate and Burnley's inability to keep clean sheets (0% this season). The likeliest deviation is Burnley converting pressure into a draw, given their four stalemates already, but the base rates favour the visitors.

Key Factors at a Glance

Defence

  • →Burnley have conceded 17 in 8 (2.13/game), worst in the league.

Match Context

  • →Wolves have scored 15 in 7 (2.14/game), with 8 away from home.
  • →Burnley have yet to win this season (0W, 4D, 4L), while Wolves have lost just once (4W, 2D, 1L).

🚩 Burnley vs Wolves Corners Prediction

low confidence
10.1expected total corners
Over 56%
Under 44%
Over 9.5Under 9.5

Our corners model projects roughly 4.8 corners for Burnley and 5.3 for Wolves, for an expected total of 10.1. That makes the model lean Over 9.5 corners (56%). Over 8.5: 68% · Over 10.5: 43%.

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How Burnley and Wolves Are Arriving

Form, fitness and who's likely to start.

Burnley vs Wolves Goalscorer Form

Goals scored in last 5 matches across all competitions. Rate = goals ÷ 5 games. XI badge shows player is in the expected starting lineup.

BurnleyBurnleylast 5 matches
Z. AmdouniXI
2 goals in 5
40%

Regular contributor

L. Ramazanisub/out
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

A. Ramseysub/out
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

U. Raghoubersub/out
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

WolvesWolveslast 5 matches
F. LopezXI
2 goals in 5
40%

Regular contributor

R. Jimenezsub/out
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

L. Krejcisub/out
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

M. MunetsiXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Burnley are enduring a difficult spell, winless in eight and conceding heavily, but have drawn four times and scored in every match. Wolves, meanwhile, have won four of seven and are coming off a pair of clean sheets, with their attack firing at over two goals per game. The momentum and underlying numbers both favour the visitors.

Burnley vs Wolves — Last 8 Matches

BurnleyBurnleyLast 8 results
D1-1
L1-3
D1-1
L1-2
D1-1
L1-4
L1-3
D2-2
Dvs Derby1-1
L@ Swansea1-3
D@ Wrexham1-1
Lvs Bristol City1-2
Dvs Middlesbrough1-1
L@ Norwich1-4
L@ West Brom1-3
Dvs West Ham2-2

Strengths

  • +Both teams scoring in most recent games

Concerns

  • −No clean sheets in last 5 matches
WolvesWolvesLast 7 results
W1-0
W1-0
D2-2
L2-4
W4-1
W3-1
D2-2
Wvs West Brom1-0
W@ Sheffield Utd1-0
D@ Birmingham2-2
L@ West Ham2-4
Wvs Stoke City4-1
W@ Preston3-1
Dvs Blackburn2-2

Strengths

  • +Over 2.5 goals in 71.43% of games this season

What History Says: Burnley vs Wolves

The last ten meetings are closely split, with Burnley holding a slight edge (4 wins to Wolves' 3, 3 draws). Recent Turf Moor clashes have often finished level, including a 1-1 draw in their most recent encounter. Scorelines have generally been tight, with only one of the last five producing more than two goals.

Burnley vs Wolves Head-to-Head History

Last 10 meetings between these sides

4

Burnley wins

3

Draws

3

Wolves wins

40%30% draws30%
24 May 26Burnley vs Wolves1-1
26 Oct 25Wolves vs Burnley2-3
28 Aug 24Wolves vs Burnley2-0
2 Apr 24Burnley vs Wolves1-1
5 Dec 23Wolves vs Burnley1-0
9 Jul 22Wolves vs Burnley3-0

Things to Watch: Burnley vs Wolves

  • ⚠️No bookmaker odds available, so value edge cannot be calculated.
  • ⚠️Both teams have rotated lineups and there are no reported injuries, but international break could affect selection.
  • ⚠️Burnley's high BTTS rate (100% last five) introduces variance in the scoreline distribution.

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Final Verdict

Burnley 1–2 Wolves

Wolves are favoured for the win, with a 2-1 scoreline the most probable outcome—driven by their 2.14 goals per game rate and Burnley's 0% clean sheet record. The single strongest data point is Burnley's inability to keep teams out, but their streak of scoring and drawing means a 1-1 is the main risk to the away win call.

Burnley vs Wolves: Common Questions

Who will win Burnley vs Wolves?

The model gives Wolves a 51% chance of victory, with Burnley at 20% and the draw at 29%. Wolves' superior scoring rate and Burnley's winless start underpin the away edge.

Will both teams score in Burnley vs Wolves?

There is a 56% probability of both teams scoring, with Burnley having seen BTTS in all of their last five and Wolves failing to score just once in their last five league matches.

Is over 2.5 goals likely in Burnley vs Wolves?

The probability for over 2.5 goals is 62%, supported by Burnley's 62.5% and Wolves' 71.4% season rates for this market and their combined average of 3.56 total goals per game.

How This Prediction Was Made

The numbers on this page come from a structured statistical pack for Burnley vs Wolves: recent results and scoring data for both sides, home/away splits, the head-to-head record, current league standings, known injuries and live bookmaker odds, all sourced from the API-Football data feed.

This fixture was routed to The Numbers Desk, the statistical baseline — season-long rates, splits and distributions. An AI model running that profile analyses the pack and produces the probabilities, predicted score and written analysis shown above. Nothing is edited by hand, and no information outside the data pack is used.

Last updated: 9 October 2026 (refreshed automatically as new team data arrives). Every prediction is scored against the real result once the match finishes — see the verified track record or read the full methodology. Football is inherently uncertain: treat this page as analysis, not advice.

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