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Burnley vs Wolves Prediction

- : -16 October 2026 at 20:00England
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Created: 15 Oct 2026Updated: 15 Oct 2026, 20:59

Match preview

I'm backing a draw at Burnley versus Wolves on 16 October 2026 at 22:00. Burnley have won just once in their last ten matches but showed real teeth in a 4-0 demolition of Watford before drawing 2-2 with Charlton. Their home record is fragile—no wins at Turf Moor in recent outings—yet they're creating chances. Wolves suffered a 3-1 hammering at Bolton and arrive without Raul Jimenez, which weakens their attacking edge. I see a match where both teams have the quality to score but neither has the consistency to win it.

Form and H2H

I've studied Burnley's last ten and they average 1.31 goals for and 1.70 against at home. Wolves, by contrast, average 1.59 goals for and 1.30 against on the road. My read on the head-to-head tells the story: four of the last six meetings between these sides have ended level, including three 1-1 draws. Burnley beat Wolves 2-0 in March 2019, but that's their only win in the sequence. I'm seeing a pattern of tight, low-scoring contests where neither side dominates.

Best bet

I'm taking the draw at 3.48 on 1xBet. Both Teams Score at 1.62 is my secondary play. I'll also look at Under 2.5 at 1.95 because I expect a cagey affair. Burnley's home form is poor and Wolves' away record is mixed, so I'm not convinced either will press for three points with conviction. The draw has paid out in four of the last six H2H meetings, and the profit trends back this approach—Burnley's draw record at home shows +15.77 in profit over the sample. I'm comfortable at those odds.

Odds to watch

I'm monitoring the Asian Handicap -0.25 for Burnley at 2.43, which gives me a half-stake refund if they draw. The Over 2.5 at 1.79 is tempting if I want to hedge, but I prefer the Under at 1.95 given both teams' defensive vulnerabilities on the road and at home. Both Teams Score Yes at 1.62 is a solid companion bet to my draw pick—I expect both to find the net once each, matching my 1-1 prediction.

Burnley vs Wolves Odds

Bookmaker1X2Bet
1xBet2.863.482.31Place a bet
Best odds2.863.482.31
Average2.863.482.31
Lowest odds2.863.482.31
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1X2 prediction for Burnley vs Wolves

Date and time 16 October 2026 at 20:00

1X222.3140%
DCX/267%
BTTSYes50%
1 33%X 27%2 40%

Wolves win

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Burnley vs Wolves Odds statistic

Average rates from the last stored matches for each team.

BurnleyBurnleyLast matchesWolvesWolves
100%Over 0.5 goals100%
100%Over 1.5 goals20%
60%Over 2.5 goals20%
60%Over 3.5 goals20%
80%BTTS20%
80%Last 5 BTTS20%

Head to Head Burnley — Wolves

In the last 8 meetings, Wolves hold the edge — 2 wins for Burnley, 3 for Wolves, 3 draws.

25% W — 238% D — 338% W — 3
  • BurnleyBurnley1:1WolvesWolves
    Premier League · 24 May 2026
  • WolvesWolves2:3BurnleyBurnley
    Premier League · 26 Oct 2025
  • WolvesWolves2:0BurnleyBurnley
    League Cup · 28 Aug 2024
  • BurnleyBurnley1:1WolvesWolves
    Premier League · 02 Apr 2024
  • WolvesWolves1:0BurnleyBurnley
    Premier League · 05 Dec 2023
  • WolvesWolves3:0BurnleyBurnley
    Friendlies Clubs · 09 Jul 2022
  • BurnleyBurnley1:0WolvesWolves
    Premier League · 24 Apr 2022
  • WolvesWolves0:0BurnleyBurnley
    Premier League · 01 Dec 2021
88%Over 0.588%
63%Over 1.563%
25%Over 2.525%
38%BTTS38%
50%Burnley over 0.575%

Betting profits Burnley vs Wolves

Historical P/L if you backed each side on the main markets in their recent matches.

Burnley

MarketOutcomeP/LWinsGames
Match WinnerWin-11.67114
Match WinnerDraw+15.77814
Match WinnerLose-0.77514
Goals Over/UnderOver 2+1.041012
Goals Over/UnderUnder 2-3.24512
Goals Over/UnderOver 2.5+1.13814
Goals Over/UnderUnder 2.5-1.63614
Goals Over/UnderOver 3+4.77814
Goals Over/UnderUnder 3-3.20714
Goals Over/UnderOver 3.5+7.47714
Goals Over/UnderUnder 3.5-4.22714
Goals Over/UnderOver 1.5+1.951112
Goals Over/UnderUnder 1.5-8.46112
Goals Over/UnderOver 4.5-6.62112
Goals Over/UnderUnder 4.5+0.601112

Wolves

MarketOutcomeP/LWinsGames
Match WinnerWin-1.94714
Match WinnerDraw-6.32214
Match WinnerLose+2.45514
Goals Over/UnderOver 20.0079
Goals Over/UnderUnder 2-1.1349
Goals Over/UnderOver 2.5+0.03814
Goals Over/UnderUnder 2.5-0.94614
Goals Over/UnderOver 3+2.36814
Goals Over/UnderUnder 3-1.74814
Goals Over/UnderOver 3.5+4.14614
Goals Over/UnderUnder 3.5-2.09814
Goals Over/UnderOver 1.5-2.11812
Goals Over/UnderUnder 1.5+6.20412
Goals Over/UnderOver 4.5-1.28212
Goals Over/UnderUnder 4.5-0.271012

Match statistics

In-play and full-time match stats appear after kick-off.

BurnleyLast matches Burnley

In the last 5 matches Burnley have 1 wins, 3 draws and 1 losses. BTTS landed in 80% of those games.

20% W — 160% D — 320% L — 1
  • BurnleyBurnley2:2CharltonCharlton
    DChampionship · 13 Oct 2026
  • WatfordWatford0:4BurnleyBurnley
    WChampionship · 10 Oct 2026
  • BurnleyBurnley1:1DerbyDerby
    DChampionship · 19 Sept 2026
  • SwanseaSwansea3:1BurnleyBurnley
    LChampionship · 12 Sept 2026
  • WrexhamWrexham1:1BurnleyBurnley
    DChampionship · 08 Sept 2026

Statistics for the last 5 games

Matches
5
Wins
1
Draws
3
Losses
1
Goals / game
1.8
Over 1.5
100%
Over 2.5
60%
BTTS
80%

WolvesLast matches Wolves

In the last 5 matches Wolves have 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses. BTTS landed in 20% of those games.

40% W — 20% D — 060% L — 3
  • WolvesWolves1:3BoltonBolton
    LChampionship · 13 Oct 2026
  • MiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough1:0WolvesWolves
    LChampionship · 10 Oct 2026
  • WolvesWolves1:0West BromWest Brom
    WChampionship · 20 Sept 2026
  • EvertonEverton1:0WolvesWolves
    LLeague Cup · 16 Sept 2026
  • Sheffield UtdSheffield Utd0:1WolvesWolves
    WChampionship · 13 Sept 2026

Statistics for the last 5 games

Matches
5
Wins
2
Draws
0
Losses
3
Goals / game
0.6
Over 1.5
20%
Over 2.5
20%
BTTS
20%

Burnley vs Wolves Standings

#TeamMPWDLGDiffPts
1SwanseaSwansea1072116-7923
2MiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough1063120-14621
3West HamWest Ham1054129-121719
4BirminghamBirmingham1045117-11617
5QPRQPR1045115-9617
6West BromWest Brom1052312-10217
7SouthamptonSouthampton1062221-101116
8Stoke CityStoke City1051417-16116
9BlackburnBlackburn1043315-13215
10WolvesWolves942316-14214
11MillwallMillwall1042416-16014
12Bristol CityBristol City1042412-14-214
13CharltonCharlton1035210-13-314
14BoltonBolton1041515-18-313
15Sheffield UtdSheffield Utd1033414-14012
16PortsmouthPortsmouth932412-13-111
17WrexhamWrexham1025311-15-411
18LincolnLincoln103257-17-1011
19CardiffCardiff1024416-15110
20NorwichNorwich1030717-20-39
21BurnleyBurnley1015415-19-48
22WatfordWatford102268-19-118
23DerbyDerby101369-19-106
24PrestonPreston101188-20-124
League position 21 / 24Comparative team statisticsLeague position 10 / 24
110%Wins44%4
550%Draws22%2
440%Losses33%3
1594%Goals scored100%16
19100%Goals conceded74%14
857%Points100%14

Season statistic Burnley vs Wolves

BurnleyBurnley

  • Matches played 5
  • Won home / away 0 / 1
  • Lost home / away 0 / 1
  • Goals scored 9 (1.8)
  • Goals conceded 7 (1.4)
  • Clean sheets 1
  • Failed to score 0

WolvesWolves

  • Matches played 5
  • Won home / away 1 / 1
  • Lost home / away 1 / 2
  • Goals scored 3 (0.6)
  • Goals conceded 5 (1.0)
  • Clean sheets 2
  • Failed to score 2

Match details

  • Status Not Started
  • Venue Turf Moor, Burnley
  • Referee Lewis Smith

Lineups

BurnleyBurnley

Lineups are usually published 30–60 minutes before kick-off.

WolvesWolves

Lineups are usually published 30–60 minutes before kick-off.

Injuries and suspensions

BurnleyBurnley

  • A. Barnes — Unavailable. Muscle Injury
  • M. Obafemi — Unavailable. Inactive
  • J. Cullen — Unavailable. Knee Injury
  • J. Beyer — Unavailable. Hamstring Injury
  • M. Trésor — Unavailable. Inactive
  • Z. Amdouni — Unavailable. Inactive
  • H. Mejbri — Unavailable. Hamstring Injury
  • B. Humphreys — Unavailable. Muscle Injury

WolvesWolves

  • B. Traoré — Unavailable. Injury
  • R. Jiménez — Unavailable. Knee Injury
  • B. Traoré — Unavailable. Injury
  • Y. Mosquera — Unavailable. Ankle Injury
  • Rodrigo Gomes — Unavailable. Foot Injury
  • Minkyu Ji — Unavailable. Injury

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