Burnley vs West Ham Prediction 16 August 2026
🔊 The start of a season is always a test of character for clubs relegated from the Premier League. But while West Ham have kept their core squad and head coach, Burnley begin the campaign with a new manager and personnel losses. The match at Turf Moor in round 1 of the Championship looks set to be a tough one for the hosts.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 07 February 2026 and ended with a scoreline of 0:2. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Burnley):
- ball possession percentage: 53% vs 47%;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 2;
- fouls: 11 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 1;
- shots on target: 5 vs 4.
📊 Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Burnley and West Ham United:
- played 28 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 6, for the away team - 15, draws - 7;
- number of goals - 34 against 46;
- average total in the 1st half - 1.21, in the 2nd half - 1.64;
- average total goals in the match - 2.86.
Head-to-head statistics Burnley - West Ham
Burnley Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the EFL Cup tournament (home team - Burnley, away team - Notts County). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:1.
Here's the game statistics (Burnley vs Notts County):
- ball possession: 74% vs 26%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 3;
- fouls: 9 vs 15;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 3;
- shots on target: 4 vs 2.
Niki Hayen replaced Mike Jackson in the off-season, who had himself replaced Scott Parker towards the end of last season. Such is the managerial turnover at Burnley. The Belgian is working outside his home country for the first time and has started poorly. The Clarets did not win any of their six pre-season matches, and in the League Cup they drew with Notts County (1:1) and progressed only on penalties.
Match Results: Burnley
West Ham United Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the EFL Cup tournament (home team - West Ham United, away - Portsmouth). The match concluded with a scoreline of 3:1.
Here are the match stats (West Ham United vs Portsmouth):
- ball possession: 45% vs 55%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 7;
- fouls: 12 vs 19;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
- shots on target: 7 vs 4.
The Hammers kept their head coach Nuno Espírito Santo and some key players. Captain Jarrod Bowen, who scored 9 goals and provided 11 assists last season, stayed at the club. Winger Manor Solomon and right-back Joël Veltman joined the team in the summer. However, some of the main stars departed - Mateus Fernandes and Crysencio Summerville. But that did not stop West Ham from going through pre-season unbeaten and beating Portsmouth (3:1) in the League Cup.
Match Results: West Ham United
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- the home team scores on average - 1.21, the guests - 1.64;
- average over/under goals in head-to-head matches - 2.86;
- both teams scored: overall - 16; at the home team's field - 8.
- Under 3.5 goals scored in last 8 Burnley home games against West Ham United.
Prediction on corners
- Over 8.5 corners in 6 of last 7 Burnley home games against West Ham United.
⭐ Editor's Pick
West Ham are stronger than their opponents both in squad depth and recent results. Last season the Hammers beat Burnley both at home and away. Burnley are going through a rebuilding phase right now, so we lean towards them falling short again. Our predicted score is 0:2, and the optimal bet is West Ham win with handicap (0).
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