- Wolves have failed to win any of their 4 home Premier League games so far this term (D1, L3).
- Burnley have lost both of their last 2 away games, conceding 7 goals across those games.
- Wolves have won 1 and drawn 1 of their last 2 meetings with the Clarets, winning 2-0 here in the EFL Cup last season.
Wolves will remain stubbornly resolute against the Clarets
Two struggling sides will clash at Molineux on Sunday when Vitor Pereira’s Wolves take on Scott Parker’s Burnley in a relegation showdown. The Wolverhampton vs Burnley prediction has become a major talking point among fans, as it’s no surprise to see Wanderers in the relegation zone at the foot of the table with a measly 2 points from 8 games, but 17th-placed Burnley have 7 points from 8.
Parker will have seen enough to know that his side must remain solid, organised and tough to break down, but the Clarets have been anything but. While Wolves have won 1, drawn 2 and lost 2 of their last 5 games, Burnley are 1-1-3 across the last 5 in the Premier League.
The visitors are a compact, risk-averse team that like to sit in and frustrate opponents. This Wolverhampton vs Burnley preview highlights how both teams keep their lines compact, have good possession and try to control the game by being a threat from set-pieces.
Hosts should hold the advantage
Pereira has been unable to get a tune out of Wolves yet and there remains a lack of fluency and consistency. The hosts like to build patiently from the back and use their wing-backs to stretch the play before looking to press when the situation is right. In Hee-Chan Hwang (1 goal, 6 PL apps) they have a goal threat, but it hasn’t quite clicked, and Jaidon Anthony (4 goals, 8 PL apps) aside, neither have Burnley.
Backing Wolves here at 1.97 does appeal more than Burnley’s 3.95 or the draw at 3.25, although the Wolves are narrow favorites despite being bottom of the Premier League. The home side have been poor at home this season, but it’s tough to go against the value on offer here given Burnley have lost all four of their away Premier League matches this campaign, conceding an average of 3.25 goals per away game on their travels. For those considering their next wager, our Wolverhampton vs Burnley betting tips could be valuable.
An exciting clash of styles
Burnley have won none of their last 2 visits to Wolves in all competitions and the fact Wolves have picked up one draw and one win from their 3 games at Molineux gives hope for the host’s chances of getting 3 points here. But we shouldn’t expect a thrilling encounter.
When making the final Wolverhampton vs Burnley prediction, it’s important to consider the offensive limitations of both teams: Wolves have netted just 4 goals in their 4 home Premier League fixtures this season and Burnley have averaged just 1.00 goal per away game. Given how blunt both attacks have been and the defensive issues they have both experienced this early season, the Under 2.5 goals market (1.62) looks like the one to bet on.
