Main prediction: under 1.5 goals
Alternative tip: double chance West Ham
Other market: under 1.5 goals
The season is already underway for Burnley, but the English Championship hasn't started yet.
That changes this Sunday, 16/08, at 16:00, at Turf Moor. The opponent for the opening match is West Ham.
Burnley arrive at the league opener with 6 win(s) and 48 goals this season. Meanwhile, West Ham have 13 win(s) and 58 goals. West Ham have a 30% chance of winning according to the bookmakers.
The prediction for Burnley vs West Ham is here. Read before you bet and find out the line-ups, pre-match analysis and where to watch.
Prediction for Burnley vs West Ham
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Overview Burnley vs West Ham
West Ham go in as favourites, with odds of 2.48 and a 30% chance of winning. The track record reinforces this, with 13 win(s) for West Ham United F.C. against 13 for Burnley F.C.. The odds for a home win are {team_a_odds} and a draw is {draw_odds}.
Burnley and West Ham have not yet played any matches in the EFL Championship.
Head-to-head between Burnley and West Ham
In 24 clashes, West Ham have the advantage over Burnley: 13 win(s) against 6 and 5 draw(s). The most recent was on 07/02/2026, in the Premier League, the match score was: Burnley 0-2 West Ham.
This data can contextualise the predictions for Burnley vs West Ham, but it guarantees nothing. Each team's form must be taken into account.
Check out all the predictions for the EFL Championship and see all the analysis before you bet.
Burnley: current form
Burnley have not yet made their debut in the EFL Championship, but have played 43 match(es) this season.
See the numbers before the start of the English Championship:
6 win(s), 11 draw(s), 26 defeat(s)
48 goals scored (1.12 per match)
Top scorer: Zian Flemming (11 goal(s))
West Ham: current form
On the other side, West Ham have not yet made their debut in the EFL Championship 2026/27, but have played 44 match(es) this season before the tournament.
See the numbers:
13 win(s), 11 draw(s), 20 defeat(s)
58 goals scored (1.32 per match)
Top scorer: Jarrod Bowen (9 goal(s))
Burnley vs West Ham key players
Burnley have not yet taken to the pitch in the EFL Championship, so there are no individual data in the league for now.
But in the season, Zian Flemming is already leading the way with 11 goal(s).
Meanwhile, West Ham have not yet made their debut in the EFL Championship, so individual data in the league does not exist yet.
In the season, however, Jarrod Bowen already has 9 goal(s).
Burnley vs West Ham statistics in the EFL Championship
Still with no matches in the league, but the numbers for Burnley vs West Ham already show something. Burnley have an average of 0 corners and 0 cards per match. West Ham have 0 corners and 0 cards. See the statistics for Burnley vs West Ham in the table below.
Burnley
England - Championship
West Ham
England - Championship
More tips for Burnley vs West Ham
In addition to the main prediction, see other betting markets for Burnley vs West Ham in the EFL Championship:
Correct score prediction for Burnley vs West Ham
Two very well-drilled defences and the visitors as favourites in the odds. A low-scoring match with a win for West Ham. Probable score: Burnley 0-1 West Ham. The correct result is the market with the highest variance. Bet with awareness.
Where to watch Burnley vs West Ham
Check out where to watch the live match between West Ham and Burnley:
Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled
Predicted line-ups for Burnley and West Ham
The line-ups for Burnley vs West Ham in the English Championship are officially confirmed between 45 minutes and 1 hour before the match, via the referee's official team sheet and the clubs' social media channels.
Follow below who is expected to take to the pitch.
Burnley F.C. line-up
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1
Max Weiß
Goalkeeper
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2
Kyle Walker
Defender
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4
Joe Worrall
Defender
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6
Bashir Humphreys
Defender
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7
Jacob Bruun Larsen
Forward
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8
Ugo Raghouber
Midfielder
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10
Marcus Edwards
Forward
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19
Zian Flemming
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21
Aaron Ramsey
Midfielder
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22
Oliver Sonne
Defender
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28
Hannibal Mejbri
Midfielder
The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.
West Ham United F.C. line-up
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1
Mads Hermansen
Goalkeeper
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2
Kyle Walker-Peters
Defender
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3
Max Kilman
Defender
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4
Edson Álvarez
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11
Valentín Castellanos
Forward
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15
Konstantinos Mavropanos
Defender
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17
Mohamadou Kanté
Midfielder
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19
Pablo
Forward
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20
Jarrod Bowen
Forward
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30
Oliver Scarles
Defender
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61
Lewis Orford
Midfielder
The West Ham starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.
Match details for Burnley vs West Ham
Match: Burnley vs West Ham
Tournament: English Championship 2026/27
Date: 16/08/2026
Time: 16:00 (Brasília time)
Venue: Turf Moor
Broadcast: none scheduled
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