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Premier League:Burnley vs West Ham
Kickoff Time: 2026-2-7 23:00 (HKT)
Source:REUTERS/David Klein
Burnley suffered a 0-3 defeat against Sunderland in their last match, marking 15 matches without a win in the league. Meanwhile, Burnley has conceded 47 goals so far this season, making them the second highest conceding team in the Premier League, with a defense that appears nearly non-existent. Burnley’s tactical approach is very open; even against teams like Manchester United, Liverpool, and Tottenham, they remain aggressive in attacking. The reason is simple: Burnley simply does not understand how to defend and can only replace defense with attack, channeling their energy entirely into offense. Furthermore, even playing at home, Burnley’s performance has not seen much improvement, as they have gone 8 consecutive league matches without a win at home, recording only 3 draws and 5 losses during this stretch.
West Ham faced a narrow 2-3 defeat against Chelsea in their last away game, ending their two-match winning streak. However, recent matches show a noticeable improvement in West Ham’s attacking performance; they scored 7 goals in their last 3 league matches, while they only scored a total of 22 goals in their previous 21 matches. Yet, West Ham’s defensive performance remains concerning, having conceded 48 goals this season, making them the highest conceding team in the Premier League, and they have not achieved a clean sheet in 22 consecutive matches. Nuno’s tactical system typically emphasizes solid defense and quick transitions, but he is continually adjusting his tactics to fit West Ham’s personnel. Recent performances indicate a clear upward trend for the team.
Both teams currently find themselves in the relegation zone, but based on overall strength and recent performances, West Ham is clearly stronger than Burnley. Additionally, West Ham has an unbeaten record of 2 wins and 3 draws in their last 5 encounters against Burnley, enjoying a clear advantage in head-to-head matchups. Therefore, it seems reasonable to predict that West Ham, with their recent revival in form, can secure all three points in this match.
Burnley’s Last 5 Games: LDDWD
26-02-03: Sunderland 3 – 0 Burnley
26-01-25: Burnley 2 – 2 Tottenham
26-01-18: Liverpool 1 – 1 Burnley
26-01-10: Burnley 5 – 1 Millwall
26-01-07: Burnley 2 – 2 Manchester United
West Ham‘s Last 5 Games: LWWDL
26-02-01: Chelsea 3 – 2 West Ham
26-01-24: West Ham 3 – 1 Sunderland
26-01-17: Tottenham 1 – 2 West Ham
26-01-11: West Ham 1 – 1 Queens Park Rangers (AET 1-0)
26-01-07: West Ham 1 – 2 Nottingham Forest
Head-To-Head Record
25-11-08: West Ham 3 – 2 Burnley
24-03-10: West Ham 2 – 2 Burnley
23-11-25: Burnley 1 – 2 West Ham
22-04-17: West Ham 1 – 1 Burnley
21-12-12: Burnley 0 – 0 West Ham
Prediction: West Ham wins away