Burnley vs West Ham Prediction 7 February 2026
🔊 The battle for Premier League survival intensifies as Burnley face West Ham in the 25th round. Both teams remain far from the safety zone, but recent performances show signs of improvement. Who will rise to the occasion at Turf Moor and close the gap to the crucial 17th place? Our editorial team provides an insightful prediction on each side's chances.
Head-to-Head
📊 Burnley may not be as frequent a presence in the Premier League as West Ham, but the two sides have racked up a fair number of encounters in the top flight. However, the Clarets haven't secured a victory in their last seven meetings. Interestingly, between 2018 and 2020, the Lancashire side enjoyed a flawless run of three wins. Notably, in their last four clashes, both clubs have consistently found the back of the net.
Head-to-head statistics Burnley - West Ham
Burnley Team Overview
Scott Parker's side haven't tasted victory in the Premier League since October, which was also the last time they found themselves outside the relegation zone. Even a recent unbeaten run of three matches in the league hasn't improved their situation. Given that all those games ended in draws, expecting a significant leap up the table seems unrealistic.
Burnley's unbeaten streak came to an abrupt end in their last Premier League outing against Sunderland. The Clarets reverted to their default settings for this season, managing just five shots with a meager 0.1 xG. Despite having only 44% possession, the hosts took 14 shots with an xG of 2.24, making the 3-0 final scoreline entirely justified.
Match Results: Burnley
West Ham United Team Overview
West Ham have faced a challenging fixture list in recent rounds, taking on two top-8 Premier League teams and Tottenham. However, Nuno Espírito Santo's side navigated this stretch admirably, securing two victories despite previously earning three points only at the start of December. Unfortunately for the Hammers, these results haven't brought them closer to safety - they remain six points adrift of 17th place.
In their last Premier League outing, the Hammers were on the verge of extending their unbeaten run. At halftime at Stamford Bridge, they held a two-goal lead over Chelsea. Yet, things fell apart after the break, and the hosts hammered the final nail in injury time. The match ended 3-2.
Match Results: West Ham United
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Burnley
🎙 Burnley's head coach expressed his disappointment with his team's performance against Sunderland. "I'm disappointed. We knew it would be tough here, but we never got a chance. The basic ingredients for a successful game just weren't there. And that surprised me. We've had strong performances against top clubs this season, but today was very lackluster," said Scott Parker.
❌ Burnley's results are also influenced by a slew of injuries to key players. Currently sidelined are Zeki Amdouni, Josh Cullen, Mike Tresor, Connor Roberts, Jordan Beyer, and Mike Tresor Ndayishimiye.
West Ham United
🎙 The FA has charged Chelsea and West Ham following a scuffle involving players at the end of their Premier League clash last Saturday. In the 96th minute of the matchday 24 fixture, Hammers' winger Adama Traoré lost a tussle for the ball to Chelsea's Marc Cucurella near the corner flag-the Blues' defender was playing the ball while on the ground. Traoré then threw his opponent, who had just gotten up, to the turf, nearly sparking a brawl that included substitutes from both teams. Each club has until February 6 to respond to the FA's charges.
❌ As a result of the melee, a red card was shown to Jean-Clair Todibo, deemed the main instigator by the referee, ruling him out of the upcoming match due to suspension. West Ham face no further losses apart from backup goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski.
🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards
The main referee for the match is Darren England. Over his last 20 Premier League games, he averages 4.1 yellow cards. Head-to-head encounters between these teams have also been far from gentlemanly: in four of the last five meetings, at least four yellow cards were issued. Given their proximity in the league table and their fight to escape the relegation zone, the intensity promises to be sky-high. Our prediction: total yellow cards over 3.5.
⚽️ Goal Prediction
Despite their results, Burnley have been solid at Turf Moor. The Lancashire side are unbeaten in their last three home matches, scoring at least two goals in each. West Ham, over the same stretch away from home, concede an average of 2.5 goals. With these factors in mind, a reasonable bet is on Burnley to score over 1 goal.
🚩 Corner Prediction
Under Scott Parker, Burnley play a 3-4-2-1 formation with two playmakers and a lone striker. This setup doesn't favor solo runs down the flanks, which impacts their set-piece opportunities from corners. The Clarets rank last in the Premier League for corners, averaging 3.38 over 24 matches. Moreover, they've earned fewer than five corners in seven consecutive games. In this context, it’s well-founded to bet on Burnley's total corners under 4.5.
Editorial Prediction
Bookmakers seem to have less faith in the hosts at Turf Moor based on their recent form, although Burnley have been performing decently at home, with an impressive average goal rate. Yes, West Ham appear more formidable in terms of squad strength and recent results despite a challenging schedule. However, it's worth noting that their defensive issues remain, even as the Hammers have finally started finding the net.
The stats from West Ham's last five matches are telling, with both teams scoring in each game, as well as in the last four head-to-head encounters between these future opponents. Given these circumstances, there's a strong chance that the bet on both teams to score (yes) will come through. Additionally, it's worth mentioning that in Burnley's last four home games at Turf Moor, the total goals have not dropped below the 3.5 mark. We dare to predict that Saturday could see a goal fest (2-2).
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