West Ham United vs Burnley Preview – Match Preview
West Ham United are in the Premier League relegation zone after collecting only four points from their last seven matches. Their defence has been very poor, letting in 21 goals in just 10 games.
They picked up a rare point with a 1-1 draw against Everton in September. After that, they lost three matches in a row — 2-0 to Arsenal, 2-0 to Brentford, and 2-1 to Leeds.
Nuno Espírito Santo’s team finally ended their six-game winless run with a 3-1 comeback win over Newcastle, where they created 1.75 xG and goals from Lucas Paquetá and Tomáš Souček turned the match around.
Burnley, coached by Scott Parker, are just one place above West Ham United in 17th. The newly promoted team have been involved in high-scoring matches, with 31 total goals in their first 10 games.
Burnley lost their first four away matches — 3-0 at Tottenham, 3-2 at Man United, 5-1 at Man City and 2-1 at Aston Villa. They finally broke that run with a 3-2 win over bottom-placed Wolves.
But they couldn’t continue that form and were easily beaten 2-0 at home by Arsenal on Saturday, allowing 2.42 xG and conceding both goals before half-time.
Match Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Match | West Ham United vs Burnley |
| Competition | Premier League |
| Date (Today) | 8 Nov 2025 |
| Kick-off | 08:30 PM IST ( 15:00 GMT) |
| Venue | London Stadium |
| City | London |
Head-to-Head Stats
| Match Player | West Ham United Win | Burnley Win | Draw |
|---|---|---|---|
| 96 | 40 | 35 | 21 |
West Ham United vs Burnley – last 5 head-to-head encounters
| Date | Competition | Home Team | Away Team | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Mar 2024 | Premier League | West Ham United United | Burnley | 2-2 |
| 25 Nov 2023 | Premier League | Burnley | West Ham United United | 1-2 |
| 17 Apr 2022 | Premier League | West Ham United United | Burnley | 1-1 |
| 12 Dec 2021 | Premier League | Burnley | West Ham United United | 0-0 |
| 3 May 2021 | Premier League | Burnley | West Ham United United | 1-2 |
West Ham United – last 5 Matches
| Date | Opponent | Home/Away | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Nov 2025 | Newcastle United | Home | 3-1 | Premier League |
| 20 Oct 2025 | Leeds United | Away | 2-1 | Premier League |
| 12 Oct 2025 | Brentford | Home | 0-2 | Premier League |
| 04 Oct 2025 | Arsenal | Away | 2-0 | Premier League |
| 13 Sep 2025 | Tottenham Hotspur | Home | 0-3 | Premier League |
Burnley – last 5 Matches
| Date | Opponent | Home/Away | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Nov 2025 | Arsenal | Home | 0-2 | Premier League |
| 27 Sep 2025 | Manchester City | Away | 1-5 | Premier League |
| recent | Wolverhampton Wanderers | Away | 3-2 | Premier League |
| — | — | — | — | (Complete data not available) |
| — | — | — | — | (Complete data not available) |
West Ham United vs Burnley Team Comparison
| Team | Pos | Played | W-D-L | Points | Goals Scored | Goals Conceded | Goal Diff | Form (Last 5) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Ham United | 18 | 10 | 1-1-8 | 4 | 10 | 21 | –11 | L-L-L-L-W (very poor form, struggling defensively) |
| Burnley | 17 | 10 | 2-1-7 | 7 | 13 | 18 | –5 | L-W-L-L-L (inconsistent but slightly better than West Ham United) |
West Ham United vs Burnley: Team strengths vs risks
| Team | Strengths | Risks |
|---|---|---|
| West Ham United | Strong attackers like Paquetá and Souček who can create chances; good at scoring in home games; capable of quick comebacks when momentum shifts. | Very weak defence, conceding too many goals; poor recent form with multiple losses; struggle to control midfield and often allow opponents to dominate. |
| Burnley | More confident going forward; able to score in tough away matches; young players bring pace and energy; can trouble weak defences like West Ham United’s. | Very inconsistent; concede easily, especially early in matches; poor away record overall; defensive structure collapses against fast attacks. |
West Ham United vs Burnley Team News & Lineup
West Ham United (4-2-3-1):
Alphonse Areola; Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Max Kilman, Jean-Clair Todibo; El Hadji Malick Diouf, Mateus Fernandes, Freddie Potts, Lucas Paqueta; Jarrod Bowen, Callum Wilson, Crysencio Summerville
Team news:
Striker Niclas Füllkrug is out because of a thigh injury. Defenders Oliver Scarles and Konstantinos Mavropanos are also ruled out due to injuries.
Burnley (4-2-3-1):
Attacker Zeki Amdouni has an ACL injury and will not play. Defenders Connor Roberts and Jordan Beyer are also out because of injuries.
West Ham United vs Burnley Match Prediction
West Ham United and Burnley have played many high-scoring matches this season. So choosing Over 2.5 Goals and Both Teams To Score (BTTS) is a good option for this match.
| Market Result + BTTS | Pick | Why | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Match Result + BTTS | Draw & BTTS: Yes | Both teams are out of form but score goals regularly; defences are weak on both sides. | ★★★☆☆ |
| Clean Sheet | No Clean Sheet (Both Teams to Score) | West Ham United have the 2nd-worst defence; Burnley concede often too. Goals expected at both ends. | ★★★★☆ |
| HT/FT | Draw / Draw | Both teams usually start slow and struggle to dominate. A tight, low-margin game is likely. | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Total Goals (safer) | Over 2.5 | Both defences leak goals, and recent matches for both have been high-scoring. | ★★★☆☆ |
| Exact Margin (long shot) | Draw by 1 goal margin (1-1 or 2-2) | Very close matchup with both teams lacking consistency. A scoring draw looks the most realistic. | ★★☆☆☆ |
