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Burnley vs West Ham United Preview: odds, Tips, & Prediction

Date: Saturday, February 7 Venue: Turf Moor Kick-off: 3pm Relegation-imperilled Burnley come up against West Ham United on Saturday, February 7, at Turf Moor, in a game that could influence who will stay up and who will go down. Football betting sites worth their salt will be deluged with plenty of odds that could sway bettors, especially in games where the stakes are high. As things stand, Burnley find themselves in quicksand, and they are currently 10 points from safety. Intriguingly, Burnley have ground out three draws, but they need to start these into wins. West Ham, on the other hand, appeared to be turning things around, but after racing into a 2-0 lead away to Chelsea, they folded and slumped to a 3-2 defeat. When West Ham and Burnley last met, the Hammers prevailed in a five-goal thriller at the London Stadium.

Charles Perrin
Charles Perrin

Last updated: 2026-02-02

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Tomas Soucek of West Ham United celebrates scoring his team's second goal

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Will this fixture be as entertaining? We’ve got the lowdown on this game, and we’ve allied Premier League betting insights with wagering strategies to take advantage of.

Pre-Game Odds and Win Probability: West Ham Backed

Premier League betting sites never miss a trick. We’ve scurried over to a reliable bookmaker to discover the latest price for Burnley vs West Ham United:

  1. Home: 11/5 (3.20) – 31.3%

  2. Draw: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%

  3. Away: 13/10 (2.30) – 43.5%

    *Odds courtesy of Betfred, subject to change.

Head-to-Head Record

Premier League head-to-head records serve a purpose, so let’s look at the recent tale of the tape between Burnley and West Ham.

Last Five Meetings (Premier League)

  1. 08/11/25: West Ham United 3-2 Burnley

  2. 10/03/24: West Ham United 2-2 Burnley

  3. 25/11/23: Burnley 1-2 West Ham United

  4. 17/04/22: West Ham 1-1 Burnley

  5. 12/12/21: Burnley 0-0 West Ham United

Burnley Team News – LLDDD

While it will take something special for Burnley to clamber out of the relegation zone, they aren’t throwing in the towel yet.

Yes, they have produced three draws in a row, and the 2-2 one against Tottenham last month will have particularly hurt, given Burnley were on the brink of a much-needed win, only for their hopes to be extinguished by Cristian Romero.

However, Scott Parker’s charges have tried to be more compact, and apart from being well organised, they need to expose West Ham’s soft centre from corners.

Key Players to Watch

  • Lyle Foster
    An industrious forward, Lyle Foster keeps opposing teams on their toes with his darting runs and inventiveness in and around the box. With three league goals to his name this term, he would relish getting on the scoresheet this weekend.
  • Jaidon Anthony
    Jaidon Anthony is a lively forward who is constantly on the move, and he caught the eye in the 2-2 draw at home to Manchester United last month, where he scored. He could cause West Ham problems.
  • Lesley Ugochukwu
    A midfield powerhouse, Lesley Ugochukwu is known for his surging runs, and he also has a penchant for spectacular goals, so West Ham need to be wary!

Burnley Team News

Burnley’s treatment table is fairly extensive, although Zion Flemming (knock) could be considered for selection against West Ham.

West Ham United Current Form – LLWWL

It has been a demoralising campaign to date for West Ham. While there have been some green shoots of recovery, they have folded at the wrong times.

The 3-2 reverse away to Chelsea was a prime example of this. The Hammers looked to be in firm control when they were 2-0 up inside 36 minutes, but they couldn’t withstand the wave after wave of Blue attack, and left the Bridge empty-handed.

Although there are some top players in the squad, they need to start picking up results if they are going to reel in Nottingham Forest above them.

Key Players to Watch

  • Jarrod Bowen
    A left-footed genius, Jarrod Bowen loves to make probing runs down the channel, and he is the club’s leading scorer with eight league goals this term. He could be a thorn in the Burnley side.
  • Crysencio Summerville
    Crysencio Summerville has been sensational at times, and he’s hard to live with. Three goals in his past three outings pay testament to this, and Burnley will need to pay close attention to the Dutchman.
  • Mateus Fernandes
    Boasting plenty of attacking flair, Mateus Fernandes gives West Ham energy going forward, and he was on the scoresheet in the 3-1 win over Sunderland last month.

West Ham United Team News

Apart from Lukasz Fabianski and Lucas Paqueta, who both remain out of action, Nuno Santo has virtually a full squad to choose from for the trip to Burnley.

Predicted Line-Ups

  1. Burnley (3-4-2-1)

    Dúbravka; Tuanzebe, Estève, Humphreys, Walker, Ugochukwu, Florentino, Pires, Edwards, Anthony; Foster

  2. West Ham United (4-4-1-1)

    Areola; Wan-Bissaka, Mavropanos, Todibo, Diouf, Bowen, Soucek, Fernandes, Summerville, Pablo; Castellanos

Suggested Bets

Premier League sportsbooks are always on top of the pre-match odds, and we’ve got some useful football betting tips to latch onto.

  1. Over 2.5 Goals: The last meeting saw five goals scored, so Over 2.5 goals seems attainable. (17/20 with Bet442)

  2. Half-Time Result – West Ham United: Although the Clarets were ahead after the first 45 minutes in the previous clash, the way West Ham flew out of the gates against Chelsea could give them the edge. (17/10 with Bzeebet) 

  3. Both Teams to Score (Yes): To accompany the Over 2.5 goals line, this could be an entertaining game with the BTTS line being met. (8/11 with Betfred)

Value Bets

  1. West Ham to Win to Nil: Even though West Ham’s last win over Burnley at home without conceding was five years ago, Santo’s side could clinch victory without their defence being breached. (27/10 with QuinnBet)

  2. Anytime Scorer – Crysencio Summerville: With three goals in his past three league outings, Summerville has the bit between his teeth and he could hit the target. (9/2 with Leovegas)

  3. Total Shots Over 10.5: In the previous meeting, there were a combined 13 shots on target, so Over 10.5 across the 90 minutes seems fair. (39/20 with BetMGM) 

Prediction: Draw

Games at the bottom of the table can be cagey affairs, and plenty is riding on the outcome of this match. Burnley have become the draw specialists of late, while West Ham, as demonstrated against Chelsea, struggled to close it out despite surging into what seemed a commanding lead.

A draw doesn’t suit either side here, however, weighing up the stats and recent head-to-head record, a share of the spoils seems sensible.

Charles Perrin
Charles PerrinSports Writer

Charles Perrin has spent over six years writing about sports betting, working with some of the UK’s top sportsbooks, including bet365 and William Hill.

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