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Two teams who were relegated from the Premier League last season meet in the Championship as Burnley host Wolverhampton Wanderers at Turf Moor on Friday night.
The Clarets were pegged back to a 2-2 draw at home to Charlton Athletic last time out, while Wolves lost 3-1 at home to Bolton Wanderers.
Both sides will therefore be desperate to get back to winning ways here.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Burnley vs. Wolverhampton Wanderers key stats
- Burnley are unbeaten in three games (W1, D2).
- Wolves have lost back-to-back matches.
- Burnley are unbeaten in eight home head-to-heads (W4, D4).
Burnley vs Wolves — Tale of the Tape
| Burnley | vs | Wolves |
|---|---|---|
| 21st | Position | 9th |
| 8 | Points | 14 |
| 15 | Goals For | 16 |
| 19 | Goals Against | 14 |
| 1 | Clean Sheets | 2 |
| 20th (H) | Home / Away Rank | 8th (A) |
Burnley have really struggled since getting relegated from the Premier League.
Sitting just outside the relegation zone, they have not adapted well to life back in the Championship.
Nicky Hayen is the man in charge, and to be fair has steadied the ship a bit with the Clarets unbeaten in three matches.
Anel Ahmedhodzic looks unlikely to be available after suffering an injury against Charlton, but Dastan Satpaev could return to the squad.
Wolves have no fresh concerns themselves, although Yerson Mosquera, Rodrigo Gomes and Raul Jimenez remain on the treatment table.
Cesar Peixoto's tenure was promising before the international break, but successive defeats have left his side outside of the play-off spots.
Like Burnley, Wolves would have had ambitions to get straight back into the top flight, but they are struggling at the moment in the second tier.
This could be a close match to call, with neither side in the best of form.
Burnley vs. Wolverhampton Wanderers form guide & betting tips
| Burnley | vs | Wolves |
|---|---|---|
DLDWD |
Form | DWWLL |
| 6 | Points | 7 |
| 13th | Form Table | 11th |
| 9 | Goals For | 5 |
| 7 | Goals Against | 6 |
DLDWD |
Form (All Comps) | WLWLL |
Whispers predicts: Burnley 1-1 Wolverhampton Wanderers
Wolves are 27/20 (2.35) favourites, but given their poor form and Burnley's unbeaten run, we are happy to go against the bookies.
The Draw at 13/5 (3.60) appeals, while BTTS – Yes at 4/6 (1.67) could also come through given it has done in seven of Burnley's last eight games.
Under 2.5 goals at 1/1 (2.00) is our final pick, having also come through in four of Wolves' previous five matches in all competitions.
Overall, we are predicting a 1-1 draw, which is available at 6/1 (7.00).
> BTTS – Yes at 1.67 | Likelihood: High
> Under 2.5 goals at 2.00 | Likelihood: Medium
> Draw at 3.60 | Likelihood: Low