Wolverhampton W vs Burnley W Predictions

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Women's ChampionshipWomen's Championship · England
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Wolverhampton W

Wolverhampton W

Full Time

3 - 0

AI predicted 0 - 1

Burnley W

Burnley W

🗓️ Friday, 18 Sept 2026 at 19:30 BST (venue time) · 18:30 UTC (your time)📍 New Bucks Head, Telford

Win Probability (1X2)

Wolverhampton W 22%Draw 43%Burnley W 35%

Best Value Pick

Over/Under 2.5: Under 2.5

Match Result

7/10

Wolves Women Blitz Burnley with First-Half Flurry at New Bucks Head

Wolverhampton Wanderers Women delivered a commanding performance at the New Bucks Head, dispatching Burnley Women 3-0 with a devastating burst of goals before halftime. The hosts seized control of the contest with three goals in the space of just nine minutes, leaving Burnley reeling and unable to mount a meaningful response in the second half. While both sides showed flashes of quality, it was Wolves’ clinical edge and intensity in the first period that proved decisive. Burnley managed to steady themselves after the break, but the damage was already done, and the visitors never truly threatened to overturn the deficit.

💪 AI Prediction Report

DECENT HIT

Predicted

0 - 1

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Actual

3 - 0

❌Result
✅BTTS
❌O/U 2.5
❌Score

💰 Bet Results1/2 hit

under/over 2.5 goals — under
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both teams to score — no
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Key Moments

36' — Goal

Wolves strike first to break the deadlock and seize momentum.

38' — Goal

A rapid second goal doubles Wolves' advantage, putting Burnley on the back foot.

45' — Goal

Wolves make it three just before the break, effectively sealing the result.

First Half' — Yellow Card

Both sides pick up a booking in a competitive opening period.

Wolverhampton W

Wolverhampton W

8/10

Wolves Women were ruthless in the opening half, capitalizing on their attacking momentum to put the game out of sight before the interval. Their pressing and movement overwhelmed Burnley, and the hosts managed the game professionally after the break, maintaining composure and discipline even as the tempo dropped. Despite picking up a yellow card, Wolves kept their defensive shape and rarely looked troubled, seeing out a comfortable victory.

Key Players

Wolves Attacker: Scored the opening goal in the 36th minute to break the deadlock.
Wolves Midfielder: Added a quickfire second goal in the 38th minute, doubling the advantage.
Wolves Forward: Capped a dominant half with a third goal just before halftime (45').

Strengths

Clinical finishingHigh-intensity pressingGame management after taking the lead

Weaknesses

Discipline (1 yellow card)Dropped intensity in the second half
Burnley W

Burnley W

5.5/10

Burnley Women struggled to cope with Wolves’ relentless pressure in the first half, conceding three times in quick succession. The visitors regrouped after halftime, showing greater defensive solidity and discipline, but lacked the attacking spark to trouble the home side. A yellow card summed up a frustrating evening for Burnley, who will need to regroup after being outgunned in key moments.

Key Players

Burnley Defender: Worked hard to stem the tide after halftime, helping prevent further goals.

Strengths

Improved defensive organization in second halfMaintained discipline after early setback

Weaknesses

Vulnerable to quick attacksLack of attacking threatSlow to react to Wolves' first-half surge

Tactical Analysis

With lineups and formations unavailable, Wolves’ approach was clearly aggressive and attack-minded, as evidenced by their three-goal burst before halftime. Their pressing forced Burnley into mistakes, and their movement in the final third created overloads that the visitors struggled to contain. After establishing a commanding lead, Wolves shifted to a more controlled tempo, focusing on defensive organization and game management. Burnley, meanwhile, were forced into damage limitation after the first-half onslaught. They tightened up after the break, but their inability to respond offensively highlighted a lack of creativity and cutting edge in the final third.

Turning Point

Wolves’ second goal in the 38th minute, coming just two minutes after their opener, shattered Burnley’s composure and set the tone for the remainder of the match.

Man of the Match

Wolves Attacker

Opened the scoring and set the tone for Wolves’ dominant first-half display.

Wolverhampton W vs Burnley W: Match Preview

Wolverhampton W enter this fixture on the back of a 0-2 defeat away to Newcastle United W in their league opener, extending a run of two consecutive losses and highlighting early struggles in front of goal. Burnley W, meanwhile, took a point from a goalless draw at Watford W and sit slightly higher in the table, with their defensive record over the last five matches (four clean sheets) suggesting a disciplined approach. Both sides are looking to establish themselves in the Championship after mixed cup form last season, but the early table positions (11th for Wolves, 8th for Burnley) reflect a need for points.

From a statistical perspective, this fixture projects as a low-event contest. Wolverhampton average just 1.0 goal scored per game and 2.2 conceded over their last five, while Burnley’s defensive numbers are even stronger, conceding just 1.0 per game and keeping four clean sheets. Both teams failed to score in their opening league matches, and neither side has shown a consistent attacking threat in recent outings. The absence of both teams to score in any of Burnley’s last five matches underlines the likelihood of at least one blank, and both teams’ over 2.5 goal rates are currently at 0% for the league.

The model expects Burnley’s defensive organisation to edge a narrow result, with Wolves’ attack yet to find rhythm and Burnley’s recent away solidity (0-0 at Watford) likely to translate here. The most probable outcome is a 0-1 away win, with a significant chance of a goalless draw if neither side can break through. The statistical shape of the match points to a slow first half and few clear chances, with under 2.5 goals and ‘no’ on both teams to score as the standout probabilities.

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Wolverhampton W0.60

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Win Probability
Wolverhampton W 25% Draw 38% Burnley W 37%

Over 2.5 Goals

17%

BTTS: Yes

25%

Likely Scores

0-0 · 0-1 · 1-0

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Wolverhampton W vs Burnley W Prediction Confidence at a Glance

How strongly the model leans on each market.

Match Result (1X2)
22%
43%
35%
Wolverhampton W 22%Draw 43%Burnley W 35%
Both Teams to Score
21%
79%
Yes 21%No 79%
Over/Under 2.5 Goals
23%
77%
Over 2.5 23%Under 2.5 77%

Stats Worth Knowing

The numbers behind Wolverhampton W vs Burnley W that most previews miss.

  • 1Burnley W have kept four clean sheets in their last five matches, including their opening league fixture.
  • 2Wolverhampton W have failed to score in two of their last five and averaged just 1.0 goal scored per game over that span.
  • 3Across both teams’ last five matches, only two games featured both teams scoring, highlighting a strong ‘no BTTS’ trend.

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The Case For This Wolverhampton W vs Burnley W Prediction

Statistical indicators point toward a low-scoring contest, with both sides showing defensive solidity in recent matches but lacking attacking punch in league play.

Key Factors at a Glance

Attack

  • →Wolverhampton W have scored just once in their last three matches, with two blanks and an average of 1.0 goals per game over their last five.
  • →Both teams' opening league matches finished under 2.5 goals, with Wolves losing 0-2 and Burnley drawing 0-0.

Defence

  • →Burnley W have kept four clean sheets in their last five outings and conceded only once in that span.

How Wolverhampton W and Burnley W Are Arriving

Form, fitness and who's likely to start.

Wolverhampton W vs Burnley W Goalscorer Form

Goals scored in last 5 matches across all competitions. Rate = goals ÷ 5 games.

Wolverhampton WWolverhampton Wlast 5 matches
A. Hughes
2 goals in 5
40%

Regular contributor

M. Filis
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

A. Morphet
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Y. Daniels
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

A. Sims
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Burnley WBurnley Wlast 5 matches

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Wolverhampton W’s recent form is patchy, with two wins and three losses in their last five, but notably just one goal scored in their last three outings. Burnley W, by contrast, have won three, drawn one, and lost one in their last five, with four clean sheets and an average of 4.6 goals scored per game inflated by cup mismatches. In league play, both sides are yet to score, but Burnley’s defensive record stands out.

Wolverhampton W vs Burnley W — Last 3 Matches

Wolverhampton WWolverhampton WLast 3 results
W3-0
W3-1
L0-2
Wvs Burnley W3-0
Wvs Sheffield United W3-1
L@ Newcastle United W0-2

Strengths

  • +Solid recent form — 3+ wins in last 5
  • +Over 2.5 goals in 66.67% of games this season
Burnley WBurnley WLast 3 results
L0-3
L1-2
D0-0
L@ Wolverhampton W0-3
Lvs Sunderland W1-2
D@ Watford W0-0

Strengths

  • +Over 2.5 goals in 66.67% of games this season

Concerns

  • −Inconsistent — 3+ losses in last 5
  • −Leaky defence — 2.0 conceded/game

What History Says: Wolverhampton W vs Burnley W

There is no head-to-head data available for this fixture, so no historical trends or dominant patterns can be drawn between Wolverhampton W and Burnley W.

Wolverhampton W vs Burnley W Head-to-Head History

Last 1 meeting between these sides

1

Wolverhampton W wins

0

Draws

0

Burnley W wins

100%0% draws0%
18 Sept 26Wolverhampton W vs Burnley W3-0

Things to Watch: Wolverhampton W vs Burnley W

  • ⚠️Season data is extremely limited (one league match each), so cup results may distort true Championship level.
  • ⚠️No head-to-head data is available for these teams, increasing model uncertainty.
  • ⚠️Lack of granular shot and set piece data reduces confidence in predicting attacking output.

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Final Verdict

Wolverhampton W 0–1 Burnley W

The model favours a 0-1 win for Burnley W, driven by their recent defensive record of four clean sheets in five matches and Wolverhampton W’s lack of attacking output. The main risk is that limited league data and reliance on cup results may not fully reflect Championship-level performance, increasing the chance of an unexpectedly open contest.

Wolverhampton W vs Burnley W: Common Questions

Who will win Wolverhampton W vs Burnley W?

Burnley W are given a 35% chance of victory compared to 22% for Wolverhampton W, with the draw slightly favoured at 43%. The model expects a low-scoring match, with Burnley’s defensive record tipping the balance.

Will both teams score in Wolverhampton W vs Burnley W?

The probability of both teams scoring is just 21%, with 79% for 'no'. Burnley W have kept four clean sheets in their last five, while Wolves failed to score in their only league match so far.

Is under 2.5 goals likely in Wolverhampton W vs Burnley W?

Under 2.5 goals is rated at 77% probability. Both teams' opening league fixtures finished under 2.5, and neither side has shown consistent attacking output in recent matches.

How This Prediction Was Made

The numbers on this page come from a structured statistical pack for Wolverhampton W vs Burnley W: 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: 11 September 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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