Explore My Football Facts' detailed preview for Burnley vs Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 16:00 BST match.
Fixture Information
| Fixture | Burnley vs Wolverhampton Wanderers |
|---|---|
| Competition | Premier League |
| Date | Sunday, 24 May 2026 |
| Kick-off | 16:00 BST |
| Venue | Turf Moor |
Match Prediction: Burnley 2-0 Wolverhampton Wanderers
Prediction Stats
Fulltime Result Probability
Both Teams To Score Probability
Over/Under 2.5 Probability
Last 5 Meetings
| League | Date | Match | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 26 Oct 2025 |  Wolverhampton Wanderers vs  Burnley |
2 – 3 | Molineux Stadium |
| Premier League | 02 Apr 2024 | Burnley vs Wolverhampton Wanderers |
1 – 1 | Turf Moor |
| Premier League | 05 Dec 2023 | Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Burnley |
1 – 0 | Molineux Stadium |
| Premier League | 24 Apr 2022 | Burnley vs Wolverhampton Wanderers |
1 – 0 | Turf Moor |
| Premier League | 01 Dec 2021 | Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Burnley |
0 – 0 | Molineux Stadium |
Burnley come into this with the more stable recent shape, having used a 4-2-3-1 in their last two league matches and kept the same core personnel. Their results have still been mixed, but the 2-2 draw with Aston Villa and the narrow 0-1 defeat at Arsenal suggest they have been competitive in tighter games. Wolverhampton Wanderers have also been short on wins, but their recent away losses have been heavier, which makes Burnley the more appealing side on the data provided.
With no xG figures available, the preview has to lean on results, line-ups and the head-to-head record, and that points towards a low-scoring contest. Burnley have won the most recent meeting 3-2 away from home and also drew 1-1 in the reverse fixture before that, so they have at least shown they can handle this opponent. Match Prediction: Burnley 2-0 Wolverhampton Wanderers
Form Guide & Team Overview
Burnley
Burnley’s recent league form shows one draw and four defeats from their last five matches, so the points return has been limited. The standout result in that run is the 2-2 draw with Aston Villa at home, while the other games were all narrow or clear losses, including 0-1 against Arsenal and Manchester City.
They have also scored in three of those five matches, which suggests they are not completely lacking in attacking moments. Even so, the overall pattern is of a side struggling to turn competitive spells into wins.
Burnley Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 18 May 2026 |  Arsenal vs Burnley |
1 – 0 | L | Emirates Stadium |
| Premier League | 10 May 2026 | Burnley vs  Aston Villa |
2 – 2 | D | Turf Moor |
| Premier League | 1 May 2026 |  Leeds United vs Burnley |
3 – 1 | L | Elland Road |
| Premier League | 22 Apr 2026 | Burnley vs  Manchester City |
0 – 1 | L | Turf Moor |
| Premier League | 19 Apr 2026 |  Nottingham Forest vs Burnley |
4 – 1 | L | The City Ground |
Wolverhampton Wanderers
Wolverhampton Wanderers have also found results hard to come by, with two draws and three defeats in their last five league matches. Their most recent game was a 1-1 home draw with Fulham, which followed a 0-3 loss at Brighton & Hove Albion.
The other recent results include a 1-1 draw with Sunderland and defeats to Tottenham Hotspur and Leeds United, so the trend is still fairly flat. They have only scored three times across those five league matches, which underlines the need for more cutting edge.
Wolverhampton Wanderers Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 17 May 2026 | Wolverhampton Wanderers vs  Fulham |
1 – 1 | D | Molineux Stadium |
| Premier League | 9 May 2026 |  Brighton & Hove Albion vs Wolverhampton Wanderers |
3 – 0 | L | The American Express Community Stadium |
| Premier League | 2 May 2026 | Wolverhampton Wanderers vs  Sunderland |
1 – 1 | D | Molineux Stadium |
| Premier League | 25 Apr 2026 | Wolverhampton Wanderers vs  Tottenham Hotspur |
0 – 1 | L | Molineux Stadium |
| Premier League | 18 Apr 2026 | Leeds United vs Wolverhampton Wanderers |
3 – 0 | L | Elland Road |
Team News & Injury Report
Burnley
- Josh Cullen (Cruciate Ligament Tear)
Wolverhampton Wanderers
- José Sá (Ankle Injury)
Lineups & Tactical Setup
Burnley (4-2-3-1)
Predicted lineup: Max Weiß (Goalkeeper), Axel Tuanzebe (Defender), Kyle Walker (Defender), Lucas Pires (Defender), Maxime Estève (Defender), Florentino (Midfielder), Hannibal (Midfielder), Jaidon Anthony (Midfielder), Lesley Ugochukwu (Midfielder), Loum Tchaouna (Midfielder), Zian Flemming (Attacker)
Burnley’s predicted 4-2-3-1 gives them a solid base with two central midfielders screening the defence and helping them stay compact. It also leaves Zian Flemming with support from the wider attacking midfielders, which should help Burnley get bodies around the box.
Wolverhampton Wanderers (4-2-3-1)
Predicted lineup: TBC (Goalkeeper), David Møller Wolfe (Defender), Ladislav Krejci (Defender), Santiago Bueno (Defender), Yerson Mosquera (Defender), André (Midfielder), Hee-chan Hwang (Midfielder), João Gomes (Midfielder), Mateus Mané (Midfielder), Rodrigo Gomes (Midfielder), Adam Armstrong (Attacker)
Wolverhampton Wanderers’ predicted 4-2-3-1 should give them a similar balance, with André and João Gomes providing the central platform. That shape also allows Adam Armstrong to stay high and give them a direct outlet when they break forward.
Key Battles & Players to Watch
| Burnley | Wolverhampton Wanderers | Key Battle Overview |
|---|---|---|
| Burnley | Wolverhampton Wanderers | Zian Flemming against David Møller Wolfe could be important if Burnley look to attack down that side and create chances between the lines. |
| Burnley | Wolverhampton Wanderers | Florentino against André looks like a key midfield duel because both sides need control in the centre to build any sustained pressure. |
| Burnley | Wolverhampton Wanderers | Zian Flemming is key for Burnley because he is the main attacking name in the predicted line-up and the side’s best route to turning possession into chances. |
| Burnley | Wolverhampton Wanderers | Adam Armstrong is key for Wolverhampton Wanderers because he is the central attacking reference in the predicted shape and the player most likely to finish moves. |
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