Burnley vs Wolverhampton prediction, probable lineups, betting odds and bet builder tips for Friday's Championship clash at Turf Moor. Check the best bets.
Burnley vs Wolverhampton Match Summary
Competition | English Championship |
|---|---|
Match Date | Friday 16 October 2026 |
Match Time | 20:00 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Turf Moor |
Broadcast (TV / Streaming / Radio / Bookmaker Streaming) | Sky Sports Football (UK) |
Burnley vs Wolverhampton on Friday night brings together two sides relegated from the Premier League together, and the Championship has treated them very differently since.
Burnley sit 21st after a miserable start. Nicky Hayen's side have steadied the ship, though, and arrive unbeaten in three league games after a stoppage-time leveller denied them back-to-back wins.
Wolves are 10th, but the early promise of wins over Sheffield United and West Brom has faded. Cesar Peixoto's men have lost three of their last four in all competitions.
Turf Moor history is Burnley's best argument. They are undefeated in their last 8 home matches against Wolves in all competitions, although current form points firmly the other way.
Burnley vs Wolverhampton Form
Burnley have failed to win nine of their last ten Championship matches, which explains the view from the wrong end of the table. There are signs of life, with a thumping win over Watford and a late-conceded draw with Charlton, while Jacob Bruun Larsen has found the net twice in his last three top-flight outings.
Wolves still carry real menace going forward. Fer López gets a shot away regularly, doing so in eight of his last nine appearances, and Mateus Mané offers the same direct threat from the opposite flank. The defence is the worry, as a humbling 3-1 home defeat to newly promoted Bolton made painfully clear.
Burnley vs Wolverhampton Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Burnley: E. Agyei (Injured/out), B. Humphreys (Injured/out), A. Barnes (Injured/out), H. Mejbri (Injured/out), A. Ramsey (Injured/out), Z. Amdouni (Doubtful), U. Raghouber (Doubtful), J. Beyer (Unfit), J. Cullen (Unfit), J. Banel (Unfit)
Wolverhampton: R. Jiménez (Injured/out), Y. Mosquera (Injured/out), B. Traoré (Injured/out), R. Gomes (Injured/out), B. Traoré (Injured/doubtful)
Burnley
The big change to the Burnley vs Wolverhampton lineups comes at the back for the hosts. Anel Ahmedhodzic picked up a knock against Charlton and is likely to miss out, so Hjalmar Ekdal should step in. Nicky Hayen is also set to recall Armando Broja to lead the line in place of Jamie Vardy, while Zeki Amdouni is a doubt.
Wolverhampton
Cesar Peixoto should recall Marshall Munetsi for the trip to Turf Moor, which adds bite to the engine room. Rodrigo Gomes is set for a spell on the sidelines after a fresh injury, and Raúl Jiménez is also missing.
Burnley vs Wolverhampton Predicted Lineup
Burnley
Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Probable XI: G. Coudert; K. Walker, H. Ekdal, I. Julio, L. Pires; R. Hatate, M. Alleyne; L. Ramazani, J. Laurent, J. B. Larsen; A. Broja
Wolverhampton
Formation: 4-3-3 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Probable XI: J. Sá; K. Trippier, T. Gomes, N. Djiga, H. Bueno; André, M. Munetsi, J. Bellegarde; F. López, A. Armstrong, M. Mané
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Burnley vs Wolverhampton Key Stats & Match Facts
André has made 4+ tackles in 4 of his last 5 appearances (Championship).
Igor Julio has been carded in 2 of his last 3 appearances (Championship).
Zeki Amdouni has recorded 2+ shots on target in 3 of his last 4 appearances (Championship).
Mateus Mané has attempted 2+ shots in 7 of his last 9 appearances (Championship).
Burnley vs Wolverhampton Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: Wolves to win an open, messy game with goals at both ends. Our Burnley vs Wolverhampton prediction leans to the visitors, who are given a 44% win probability. Burnley trail on 30%, and a home defence that struggles against through balls and attacks down the wings looks poorly equipped for López and Mané.
Best Bets
Wolverhampton to win in the Win Market. The model makes them the favourites away at Turf Moor. Wolves have only managed four wins from their last ten outings against all comers, hardly vintage form, but they carry the sharper attack and face a side short on defensive discipline. They are clear favourites without being odds-on, and the right side of this one.
Over 2.5 goals in the Total Goals Over/Under market. The model projects a total of 2.68 goals. The projected total sits above the line, and Burnley have shipped or scored their way to over 2.5 goals in a dozen of their last 15 Championship outings. Both defences have holes, with Burnley exposed by through balls and Wolves vulnerable at set pieces.
Burnley vs Wolverhampton Bet Builder
Our Burnley vs Wolverhampton bet builder tips combine a Zeki Amdouni goal, both teams to score, Mateus Mané over 2.5 shots and over 1.5 Burnley cards.
Amdouni has found the net in three of his previous four Championship outings. He is a doubt, so check the team sheet, but if he plays he is the man in form.
Both teams to score has landed in 9 of the last 10 Burnley matches, and Wolves' leaky recent defending gives the hosts every reason to fancy a goal.
Mané is pulling the trigger regularly too, reaching 3+ shots in five of his last eight Championship games. Wolves create plenty through individual skill, and the forward is usually the one finishing the move.
Over 1.5 Burnley cards has been the case in seven of the hosts' last nine fixtures. Opponents tend to play aggressively against Wolves, which suits this leg nicely.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 35/4 and is as short as 32/5 elsewhere.
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Burnley vs Wolverhampton Talking Points
The central question is whether Wolves can stop the rot. They need to halt back-to-back Championship defeats against Middlesbrough and Bolton, and the return of Marshall Munetsi alongside André should give the engine room more steel. Burnley's case rests on their stubborn home record in this fixture and the Broja recall up front, but the Burnley vs Wolverhampton betting odds point the same way we do, with AK Bets pricing Wolves at 5/4. Expect a lively evening rather than a cagey one.
Burnley vs Wolverhampton Predictions FAQs
When is the Burnley vs Wolverhampton English Championship game?
Burnley vs Wolverhampton kicks off at 20:00 UK time on Friday 16 October 2026.
Where is Burnley vs Wolverhampton being played?
Burnley vs Wolverhampton is being played at Turf Moor.
Where can I watch Burnley vs Wolverhampton?
Burnley vs Wolverhampton is listed on Sky Sports Football in the UK.
What competition is Burnley vs Wolverhampton in?
Burnley vs Wolverhampton is a Championship match in the 2026/2027 season.
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