Burnley FC vs Wolverhampton Wanderers FC, Premier League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Burnley FC vs Wolverhampton Wanderers FC — Premier League at Turf Moor.
- Burnley FC 38 games · 22 pts (2026/27)
- Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 38 games · 20 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Lee Mason
- Referee Harry Lennard
- Referee Jonathan Moss
- Referee Mark Scholes
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Ham United FC | 38 | 39 |
| 2 | Burnley FC | 38 | 22 |
| 3 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 38 | 20 |
| 4 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Coventry City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Hull City AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Ipswich Town FC | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Arsenal FC | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Manchester City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Manchester United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Aston Villa FC | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Liverpool FC | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | AFC Bournemouth | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Sunderland AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Brentford FC | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Chelsea FC | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Fulham FC | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Newcastle United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Everton FC | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | Leeds United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | Crystal Palace FC | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | Nottingham Forest FC | 0 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Dec | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 17 Dec | Aston Villa FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 13 Dec | Arsenal FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 05 Dec | Everton FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 28 Nov | Manchester City FC | A | 0–5 | L |
| 23 Nov | Crystal Palace FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Dec | Burnley FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 15 Dec | Chelsea FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 12 Dec | Aston Villa FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 06 Dec | Liverpool FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| 29 Nov | Arsenal FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 23 Nov | Southampton FC | H | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| Burnley FC | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #2 | Position | #3 |
| 22 | Points | 20 |
| 38 | Played | 38 |
| 4 / 10 / 24 | W / D / L | 3 / 11 / 24 |
| 38 | Scored | 27 |
| 75 | Conceded | 68 |
| -37 | GD | -41 |
| 0.58 | PPG | 0.53 |
| 11% | Win % | 8% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
25%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Burnley FC are 2nd (22 pts). Wolverhampton Wanderers FC are 3rd (20 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at Turf Moor. Burnley FC are looking to make home advantage count against Wolverhampton Wanderers FC.
- 5' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 10' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 15' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 20' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 25' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Burnley FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 30' Over 30 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 35' A stunning finish from Ashley Barnes — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 36' Ashley Westwood picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 41' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Burnley FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 45' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Owen Otasowie.
- 50' Robbie Brady needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 18 Yellow cards this season.
- 51' Chris Wood has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 51 minutes.
- 56' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Burnley FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 60' Another change for Wolverhampton Wanderers FC made on 60 minute. Rayan Ait Nouri leaves to be changed by Adama Traore.
- 65' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 69' It is a substitution in Burnley FC team. Robbie Brady is replaced by Erik Pieters on 69 minute.
- 74' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Burnley FC that had 342 games and scored 404 goals.
- 76' The Wolverhampton Wanderers FC bench stirs into life. Ruben Neves is withdrawn and Vitor Ferreira gets his opportunity.
- 81' Supporters expect more eagerness from Joao Moutinho, as he is very good at scoring at Turf Moor with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 82' The supporters are chanting for Jay Rodriguez. He replaces Ashley Barnes on 82 minute.
- 87' Josh Benson has so much to prove this time. He replaces Dwight McNeil on 87 minute.
- 89' A goal from the Portugal international Fabio Silva! He fires home on 89 to make it 2-1!
- 90' Burnley FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 90.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Burnley FC to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Burnley FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
- 1
- 5
- 6
- 2
-
12
Robbie Brady ↓ Erik Pieters 69'
- 3
- 18
-
10
Ashley Barnes ↓ Jay Rodriguez 82'
- 9
-
11
Dwight McNeil ↓ Josh Benson 87'
Bench
- 34
-
19
Jay Rodriguez ↑ 82'
- 28
- 26
-
23
Erik Pieters ↑ 69'
- 16
- 25
- 15
-
41
Josh Benson ↑ 87'
Coach
Sean Dyche
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
- 28
-
8
Ruben Neves ↓ Vitor Ferreira 76'
- 27
- 16
-
3
Rayan Ait Nouri ↓ Adama Traore 60'
- 22
- 7
- 10
- 49
-
54
Owen Otasowie ↓ Fabio Silva 60'
Bench
- 21
- 15
-
37
Adama Traore ↑ 60'
- 5
- 2
-
17
Fabio Silva ↑ 60'
- 26
-
20
Vitor Ferreira ↑ 76'
Coach
Nuno Espírito Santo
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Chris Wood | 6 |
| Raul Jimenez | 3 |
| Ashley Barnes | 2 |
| Matej Vydra | 2 |
| Fabio Silva | 1 |
| Ashley Westwood | 1 |
| Hwang Heechan | 1 |
| Rayan Ait Nouri | 1 |
Head to Head
Burnley FC Form
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC Form
2020-12-21
Burnley FC
2–1
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
L
2020-12-15
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
2–1
Chelsea FC
W
2020-12-12
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
0–1
Aston Villa FC
L
2020-12-06
Liverpool FC
4–0
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
L
2020-11-29
Arsenal FC
1–2
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
W
2020-11-23
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
1–1
Southampton FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.09
Burnley FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.25
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 64% + Both teams to score 62%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Burnley FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.34
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 2.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 3.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 4.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
Double Chance
Burnley FC or Draw
79%
Draw or Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
44%
Burnley FC or Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
77%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Burnley FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.1%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
7.7%
1 – 0
6.8%
3 – 1
6.5%
2 – 2
5.8%
1 – 2
5.6%
3 – 0
5.3%
0 – 0
5%
3 – 2
4.1%
0 – 1
3.8%
4 – 1
3.4%
Asian Handicap — Burnley FC
| Handicap | Burnley FC covers | Push | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -2 | 17% | 17% | 66% |
| -1.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| -1 | 34% | 21% | 45% |
| -0.5 | 55% | — | 45% |
| +0.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +1 | 78% | 12% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 6% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Burnley FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
13%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.