Does Burnley leave the relegation zone?

The Clarets have set their sights on staying in the relegation zone. For the first time in months, Burnley FC have a chance to climb out of the Premier League relegation zone. The Clarets reduced the gap to the relegation zone with victory against Southampton during the week, benefiting in particular from Everton FC’s loss of a point.

Burnley have not lost a competitive game against Wolves since September 2018. Interim coach Mike Jackson’s side have even won two of their last three matches against their upcoming opponents. It’s quite possible that betting on the Clarets will pay off this time too when it comes to Burnley vs Wolverhampton.

Burnley have won their last two home games at Turf Moor. In contrast, Wolves have been in disastrous form away from home recently, losing three of their last four away games.

Burnley – Statistics & current form

Burnley are sniffing a chance of a non-relegation place. The Clarets have set the course for a jump to the saving shore with the win against Southampton FC. Interim coach Jackson’s side can leave the relegation zone as early as this weekend with a little bit of shooting help.

To do so, Burnley must not only win their home game against Wolves, but also hope for some help from Liverpool FC. The championship aspirants meet Everton FC, Burnley’s neighbours in the table. Considering how strong the Clarets were against the Saints during the week, it is obvious that Burnley will score three again on Sunday.

Especially as Wolverhampton are among the favourite opponents of the 18th-placed team. At Turf Moor, Burnley FC have not lost any of their last five home games against Wolves. In fact, the Clarets have won three of their last five home games during that period, including their last home game against Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Can Burnley crack the Wolves defensive bulwark?

The form of the offensive line will be the deciding factor on Sunday. After all, Wolves have one of the strongest defences in the Premier League. In the first half of the season, the Clarets’ attack failed to score against Wolves. Nevertheless, this time a goal success for the 18th in the table cannot be ruled out.

Burnley have scored six times in their last four competitive games. Two of the six goals came during the week in the home win against Southampton FC. Brownhill played a big part in that. Both goals against the Saints were initiated by the 26-year-old midfielder.

However, statistically Burnley FC continue to have the second weakest attack in the league with 28 goals. Nevertheless, if the recent momentum is carried forward, it is natural to make a prediction on the hosts in Burnley vs Wolverhampton. Interim coach Jackson is without four players through injury in Mee, Pieters, Westwood and Gudmundsson.

Predicted Burnley line-up:
Pope; Roberts, Collins, Tarkowski, Taylor; McNeil, Brownhill, Cork, Cornet; Weghorst, Rodriguez

Last matches played by Burnley:

Premier League
22/04/2022 – Burnley 2 – 0 Southampton

17/04/2022 -West Ham 1 – 1 Burnley

10/04/2022 – Norwich 2 – 0 Burnley

07/04/2022 – Burnley 3 – 2 Everton

02/04/2022 – Burnley 0 – 2 Manchester City

Wolverhampton – Statistics & current form

Wolverhampton have won just one of their last three games in the league, missing out on a move up to seventh in the table. Especially the Wolves’ defensive bulwark left a weak impression. In the last three matches, Wolverhampton Wanderers have scored five times.

In comparison: In the 29 PL matches before, Wolverhampton only conceded 23 goals. It is therefore not at all surprising that the Wolves are classified as underdogs in the match against the potential relegation candidates from Burnley. Especially as that assessment is partly due to Wolves’ recent away form.

In the Premier League, Wolverhampton have lost three of their last four away games. Statistically, however, head coach Bruno Lage’s team is the fifth strongest away team in the league. Only title aspirants like Liverpool and City, as well as teams like Tottenham and Chelsea, have so far picked up more points away from home than Wolves.

Will Wolverhampton go winless again against Burnley?

In Wolves’ 16 PL away games, an average of just 1.69 goals per game have been scored. A low-scoring encounter cannot therefore be ruled out at Burnley’s Turf Moor. Already in the first half of the season, bets on less than 2.5 goals per game paid off in the match between the two clubs.

Wolverhampton thus remained winless against the Clarets for the sixth time in a row. The last time they won a competitive match was against Burnley FC in September 2018. Since then, there have been three defeats and three draws against the Clarets. Wolverhampton have even failed to score in their last two games with Sunday’s opponents.

Head coach Lage will be without four players at Turf Moor due to injury. However, goal-scorer Raul Jimenez will be available again on Sunday. The Portuguese was suspended on the two previous match days. The importance of Jimenez in the Wolves’ system is shown by the number of goals he has scored so far. The 30-year-old has scored six of the 33 goals this season.

Predicted Wolverhampton line-up:
Sa; Boly, Coady, Saiss; Jonny, Dendoncker, Moutinho, Marcal; Neto, Jimenez, Trincao

Last matches played by Wolverhampton:

Premier League
09/04/2022 – Newcastle United 1 – 0 Wolverhampton

02/04/2022 – Wolverhampton 2 – 1 Aston Villa

19/03/2022 – Wolverhampton 2 – 3 Leeds

13/03/2022 – Everton 0 – 1 Wolverhampton

11/03/2022 – Wolverhampton 4 – 0 Watford

Burnley – Wolverhampton Direct comparison / H2H record

This is the 132nd time the two clubs have met. Wolverhampton lead the head-to-head comparison against the Clarets so far with a record of 62-31-38. However, in the last six competitive matches, Burnley have mostly retained the upper hand. The Clarets have a record of 3-3-0 in their last six matches with Wolves. It is quite possible that the streak will continue this time around.

Burnley have not lost to Wolverhampton at Turf Moor since March 2010. Since then there have been three wins and two draws against Wolves. Burnley have scored at least one goal in each of their last six home games.

Burnley – Wolverhampton betting tips

Burnley have already set the stage for a comeback. With the win during the week, the Clarets already reduced the gap to the saving bank to one point. This weekend they have the chance to leave the relegation zone with some help. To do so, however, Burnley must also win their own home game.

Against Wolves, Burnley are aiming for their third home win in a row. If you take a look at Wolverhampton Wanderers’ recent away form, three points for the Clarets is quite obvious. After all, the eighth-placed side have lost three of their last four away games.

In addition, Burnley are not one of Wolves’ favourite opponents anyway. Wolverhampton have not won at Burnley’s Turf Moor since March 2010. Wolverhampton have even lost two of their last three away games against the Clarets.

We are expecting a home win again this time and are taking a six unit bet on the home side for Burnley vs Wolverhampton.