EFL Championship

Friday, 16 October 2026 at 20:00

Burnley

Team Performance 4 out of 10

Wolverhampton

Team Performance 6 out of 10

Burnley vs Wolverhampton Prediction & Stats | EFL Championship | 16/10

The encounter between Burnley and Wolverhampton is set to kick off at 20:00 on Friday, 16/10.

This EFL Championship fixture offers an intriguing clash of form and tactics, with both sides eager to make a statement at this stage of the season.

Read our full prediction below and get some of the best betting insights based on statistics.

Our Recommended Bet

Our analysts at Betting.co.uk have examined key metrics and modelled the most likely match outcomes based on both teams' recent performance data.

This includes historical trends, home and away statistics, and efficiency in front of goal.

Have a look at our recommended bet and key insights below.

Recommended Bet

1st Half Under 0.5 Goals

Why we predict under 0.5 Goals in the first half

Our tip is First Half – Under 0.5 Goals for the Burnley vs Wolverhampton fixture.

We foresee a cautious opening, with both teams feeling each other out and avoiding early risks. A goalless first half is a realistic outcome here.

Key Betting Insights

Burnley

Scored 8 goals in their last 5 matches
7 matches against Wolverhampton ended in a draw
Scored at least 1 goal in 5 consecutive matches

Wolverhampton

7 matches against Burnley ended in a draw
Scored 4 goals in their last 5 matches
Conceded in 3 of their last 5 matches

1st Half Under 0.5 Goals: 11/5

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Burnley Preview

Burnley has completed 9 fixtures in the EFL Championship, securing 1 wins, 4 draws, and 4 losses — an average of 0.78 points per game. In the EFL Championship, the team has scored 13 goals (1.44 per game) and conceded 17 (1.89 per game).

Across all competitions this season, Burnley has played 53 matches, scoring 61 goals (1.15 per match) and conceding 99 (1.87 per match).

Team Statistics/Latest Results

Burnley

Goals Scored: 63

Goals Conceded: 101

Average Goals Scored: 1.17

Average Goals Conceded: 1.87

Wins: 7

Goal Difference: -38

Date	Game	Result
13/10	Burnley 2 - 2 Charlton Athletic	D
10/10	Watford 0 - 4 Burnley	W
19/09	Burnley 1 - 1 Derby County	D
12/09	Swansea City 3 - 1 Burnley	L
08/09	Wrexham 1 - 1 Burnley	D

Burnley to win the match: 2/1

Stake £10.00 → Potential Return £30.00

Wolverhampton Preview

Across 8 EFL Championship matches, Wolverhampton has posted 4 victories, 2 stalemates, and 2 defeats, averaging 1.75 points per fixture. In those games they scored 15 (1.88 per match) and conceded 11 (1.38 per match).

During the whole 2026/27 campaign, Wolverhampton has earned 13 wins from 55 matches across all competitions, scoring 63 goals (1.15 per match) and conceding 90 (1.64 per match).

Team Statistics/Latest Results

Wolverhampton

Goals Scored: 64

Goals Conceded: 93

Average Goals Scored: 1.14

Average Goals Conceded: 1.66

Wins: 13

Goal Difference: -29

Date	Game	Result
13/10	Wolverhampton 1 - 3 Bolton Wanderers	L
10/10	Middlesbrough 1 - 0 Wolverhampton	L
20/09	Wolverhampton 1 - 0 West Bromwich	W
16/09	Everton 1 - 0 Wolverhampton	L
13/09	Sheffield United 0 - 1 Wolverhampton	W

Wolverhampton to win the match: 11/8

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Statistical Insights for Burnley vs Wolverhampton

Here's a statistical breakdown comparing each team's key metrics to the average.

From goal output and both teams to score rates to the results of their last 5 matches, these numbers offer a data-backed view to help identify betting value in the Burnley vs Wolverhampton fixture.

Key metrics

Team Form

Burnley

England - EFL Championship

Form	Last 5 Games	PPG
Overall	D W D L D	1.2
Home	D D L D D	0.8
Away	W L D L D	1

Wolverhampton

England - EFL Championship

Form	Last 5 Games	PPG
Overall	L L W L W	1.2
Home	L W W D W	2
Away	L L W D L	0.8

Home Win

15/8

34.97%

Draw

5/2

28.57%

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Away Win

5/4

43.48%

Key Metrics

Here's a breakdown of the core match metrics that often define betting value: goals scored, goals conceded, corners and cards.

Analysing these stats offers a sharper view of team tendencies and helps identify markets with consistent trends.

Key metrics

Goals Scored

Burnley

last 5 matches

Wolverhampton

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Burnley scored +200% more goals than Wolverhampton in the last 5 matches.

Burnley and Wolverhampton goals scored count, last 5 matches

Charlton Athletic

Watford

Derby County

Swansea City

Wrexham

Bolton Wanderers

Middlesbrough

West Bromwich

Everton

Sheffield United

Key metrics

Goals Conceded

Burnley

last 5 matches

Wolverhampton

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Burnley conceded +40% more goals than Wolverhampton in the last 5 matches.

Burnley and Wolverhampton goals conceded count, last 5 matches

Charlton Athletic

Watford

Derby County

Swansea City

Wrexham

Bolton Wanderers

Middlesbrough

West Bromwich

Everton

Sheffield United

Key metrics

Corners

Burnley

last 5 matches

Wolverhampton

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Wolverhampton received +48% more corners than Burnley in the last 5 matches.

Burnley and Wolverhampton corners count, last 5 matches

Charlton Athletic

Watford

Derby County

Swansea City

Wrexham

Bolton Wanderers

Middlesbrough

West Bromwich

Everton

Sheffield United

Key metrics

Cards

Burnley

last 5 matches

Wolverhampton

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Both teams got the same number of cards in the last 5 matches.

Burnley and Wolverhampton cards count, last 5 matches

Charlton Athletic

Watford

Derby County

Swansea City

Wrexham

Bolton Wanderers

Middlesbrough

West Bromwich

Everton

Sheffield United

Published on 13 October 2026, at 01:00 Last updated on 15 October 2026, at 03:20

Dave Kuzio Content Manager

Dave is an established football tipster and NCTJ and NCE qualified journalist. He has over 23 years experience writing for sports websites including Teletext Sport, and providing betting tips for some of the biggest football betting sites. For his sins, he is a Barnsley FC supporter and gets to as many games as possible with his two sons.