Read our West Brom vs Burnley prediction with betting tips, projected lineups, and latest odds for Sunday's Championship clash at The Hawthorns.
West Brom vs Burnley Match Summary
Competition | English Championship |
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Match Date | Sunday 23 August 2026 |
Match Time | 12:00 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | West Bromwich, The Hawthorns |
Broadcast (TV / Streaming / Radio / Bookmaker Streaming) | Sky Sports Football (UK) |
West Bromwich Albion host Burnley at The Hawthorns in the English Championship, and this fixture has the makings of a stubborn, tight afternoon.
The Baggies opened with a late surge at Carrow Road, Aune Heggebø and Jimmy Morgan sealing a 2-1 win over a strong Norwich side. Home comforts should suit them here.
Burnley arrive off the back of a 2-2 draw with West Ham, rescued by a Zian Flemming brace that included a 92nd-minute leveller. The Clarets do not lose easily.
The recent history points one way. West Brom have drawn five of their last six meetings with Burnley in all competitions, so a low-scoring, cagey affair is firmly on the cards.
West Brom vs Burnley Form
West Brom are flying domestically, undefeated in 11 of their last 12 Championship matches, and they got the new campaign going with a 2-1 win at Norwich. Heggebø and Morgan both found the net that day, and this is a side that finishes its chances and hits hard on the counter.
Burnley are a genuinely stubborn outfit, undefeated in their last 34 Championship matches, and they opened this season with a 2-2 draw against West Ham. There have been over 2.5 goals in each of their last six Championship games, with the Clarets scoring at least twice in that run, and Flemming already looks sharp in front of goal.
West Brom vs Burnley Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
West Brom: Tammer Bany (Injured/out), Mikey Johnston (Injured/out), Ousmane Diakité (Injured/doubtful)
Burnley: Josh Cullen (Injured/out), Jordan Beyer (Injured/out), Ashley Barnes (Injured/out), Emmanuel Agyei (Injured/out), Jaydon Banel (Injured/doubtful), Connor Roberts (Injured/doubtful)
West Brom
The hosts are without Tammer Bany, while Mikey Johnston is still rebuilding his fitness. Ousmane Diakité will be assessed after picking up a knock against Norwich, so expect Jayson Molumby to slot into the engine room, with Rabby Nzingoula in line for a possible full league debut.
Burnley
Burnley are missing Josh Cullen, Jordan Beyer, Ashley Barnes and Emmanuel Agyei through injury, while Jaydon Banel and Connor Roberts are doubts. Roberts is managing a minor issue and could feature. No changes are expected after the West Ham draw, which means Armando Broja settles for a place on the bench.
West Brom vs Burnley Predicted Lineup
West Brom
Formation: 4-4-2
Predicted Starting Lineup: O'Leary; Galves, Campbell, Phillips, Styles; Myhre, Molumby, Nzingoula, Price; Morgan, Heggebø
Burnley
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Predicted Starting Lineup: Weiss; Sonne, Alleyne, Walker, Humphreys; Raghouber, Mejbri; Edwards, Ramsey, Larsen; Flemming
West Brom vs Burnley Key Stats & Match Facts
West Brom are undefeated in 11 of their last 12 matches in the Championship.
Burnley are undefeated in their last 34 matches in the Championship.
West Brom have drawn five of their last six matches against Burnley in all competitions, and have seen under 2.5 goals in five of those six.
Burnley are undefeated in their last seven matches against West Brom in all competitions.
Zian Flemming has recorded 1+ shots on target in four of his last five appearances against West Brom in the Championship.
West Brom vs Burnley Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: This has draw written all over it. The projected total sits at just over two goals and these sides keep cancelling each other out, so we are calling a tight 1-1 at The Hawthorns. West Brom are marginal favourites at 13/8 with BetGoodWin, but a share of the spoils looks the value angle.
Best Bets
Both Teams To Score - No in the Both Teams To Score market. The numbers point to a clean sheet somewhere, with better than a one-in-two shout of at least one side shutting up shop. West Brom's habit of grinding out low-scoring draws against Burnley backs the case for one team drawing a blank.
Under 2.5 Goals in the Total Goals Over/Under market. The projected total lands at 2.29 goals, and five of the last six meetings between these two have finished under 2.5. Add in the cagey nature of the fixture and the goals look likely to stay in short supply.
West Brom vs Burnley Bet Builder
Our West Brom vs Burnley bet builder tips pair a home win with Zian Flemming to score and a Krystian Bielik card in what shapes up as a scrappy Championship contest.
West Brom look the marginal favourites at home and carry a clear edge in the win market on the projections, so backing the Baggies to take all three points is the anchor of this build.
Flemming is the obvious goal threat, having recorded a shot on target in four of his last five appearances against West Brom in the Championship. Anytime goalscorer makes plenty of sense.
This has the feel of a niggly, physical afternoon, and Krystian Bielik carries booking risk in the thick of the midfield battle. The projections back him for a card here.
Tie it all together and you have a home win, a Flemming goal and a Bielik booking, three angles that fit the story of a tight, feisty fixture at The Hawthorns.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 37/1 and is as short as 22/1 elsewhere. That's a difference in potential winnings of £153 from best to worst price.
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West Brom vs Burnley Talking Points
There is plenty of excitement around The Hawthorns ahead of West Brom's first home fixture of the season, and the hosts will fancy their chances after that opening-day win at Norwich. Burnley, meanwhile, have stressed the need for squad adaptability and tactical flexibility on their travels, and the visitors' record against the Baggies is telling: they are undefeated in their last seven meetings in all competitions. With five of the last six between these two ending level, and West Brom's knack for grinding out low-scoring draws against them, expect a stubborn, cagey contest where the fine margins decide it. Flemming looks Burnley's likeliest matchwinner, while Heggebø and Morgan carry the Baggies' threat.
West Brom vs Burnley Predictions FAQs
What is the prediction for West Brom vs Burnley?
The match is expected to be a competitive English Championship fixture. Check our match preview section for detailed analysis, key insights, and strategic predictions.
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Where is West Brom vs Burnley being played?
The match will be played at The Hawthorns, West Bromwich.
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