An interesting fixture is on the cards as Wolverhampton Wanderers and Burnley contend with each other for three valuable points in the ninth round of the Premier League at Molineux Stadium on Sunday, 26 October 2025.
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Wolves vs Burnley predictions: A low-scoring affair
Key stats
- Fewer than three goals were scored in five of Wolves’ last six matches.
- Five consecutive encounters between these sides have gone below the 2.5-goal threshold.
- Wolverhampton Wanderers are the only winless team in the Premier League this season.
Correct score prediction: Wolves 1-0 Burnley
To be fair, Wolverhampton Wanderers are still hunting for their first win in the Premier League. However, in other competitions, they have beaten Premier League sides like Everton and West Ham United at home this season.
On the other hand, Burnley have suffered four defeats in as many away games this season, conceding over three goals per game on the road. They have also lost their last two trips to this stadium and did not score a single goal in their last three visits.
Taking everything into account, we are confident that Wolverhampton Wanderers will earn their first win this weekend.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Wolves are expected winners
- HOME: 19/20 (1.95) – 51.3%
- DRAW: 23/10 (3.30) – 30.3%
- AWAY: 16/5 (4.20) – 23.8%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
While Wolverhampton Wanderers have the worst record in the Premier League after eight games, Burnley have been the league's worst travellers.
Ahead of this skirmish, Burnley are 17th in the English top flight, while Wolves find themselves at the bottom of the table.
Bearing that in mind, Wolves are the expected winners at 19/20 (1.95). Teams with these odds generally have a 51.3% probability of winning.
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Moreover, Wolverhampton Wanderers opened the scoring in four of their last five matches, while Burnley conceded first in six of their last seven games. For this reason, Wolves to score first has an appealing look at 7/10 (1.70). That one has a 58.8% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: An evenly contested fixture
In the last six meetings between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Burnley, both teams have two wins apiece with two draws between them. However, Burnley have no wins in their last three clashes with Wolves.
England EFL Cup 28/08/24
Wolverhampton
Burnley
England Premier League 02/04/24
Burnley
Wolverhampton
England Premier League 05/12/23
Wolverhampton
Burnley
England Premier League 24/04/22
Burnley
Wolverhampton
England Premier League 01/12/21
Wolverhampton
Burnley
Wolves preview: Still hunting for their first win
Head coach Vitor Pereira will have Leon Chiwome sidelined with an injury, while Jean-Rich Bellegarde and Hee-Chan Hwang are touch-and-go with illness and a knock, respectively.
Predicted lineup: Johnstone (GK), Tchatchoua, S.Bueno, Krejci, H.Bueno, Munetsi, Andre, J.Gomes, Arias, Larsen & R. Gomes.
Last five matches
- Sunderland 2-0 Wolves
- Wolves 1-1 Brighton
- Tottenham 1-1 Wolves
- Wolves 2-0 Everton
- Wolves 1-3 Leeds
Burnley preview: A fair few absentees
As for Burnley, it can be said that injuries have impacted their performances in the last couple of months with some key forwards and defenders currently sidelined, including Zeki Amdouni (ACL), Enock Agyei (leg), Connor Roberts (Achilles strain), and Jordan Beyer (hamstring).
However, the Clarets will greatly be boosted by the return of Lyle Foster, who recently recovered from a dead leg. The 25-year-old forward has not been in action since 10 October when he was on duty for South Africa in their penultimate FIFA World Cup qualifier against Zimbabwe.
Predicted lineup: Dubravka (GK); Walker, Tuanzebe, Esteve, Hartman, Luis, Cullen, Tchaouma, Anthony, Ugochukwu & Foster.
Last five matches
- Burnley 2-0 Leeds
- Aston Villa 2-1 Burnley
- Manchester City 5-1 Burnley
- Burnley 1-2 Cardiff
- Burnley 1-1 Nottingham Forest
Player to watch: Jaidon Anthony
Burnley have scored nine goals in eight Premier League matches this season, and Jaidon Anthony was directly involved in five of them. The former Bournemouth midfielder will be called upon to provide goals on Sunday afternoon.