Supercomputer Predicts Burnley Win Against West Brom

Burnley aim for Premier League return, predicted to beat West Brom with 38.4% chance, after 2-2 draw against West Ham, with West Brom looking to end a nine-year winless streak against Burnley.

22 Aug 2026

Updated 12 Sep 2026 By Mike Leyland · senior correspondent

Burnley are set to face West Brom in their Championship opener, with the Opta supercomputer predicting a 38.4% chance of a Burnley win. Following a 2-2 draw against West Ham, Burnley will be looking to secure all three points against West Brom, who have not beaten them in nine years. The supercomputer has given West Brom a 35.3% chance of winning, with a 26.3% chance of a draw.

Recent form

Burnley finished 19th in the 2025 Premier League table, with 20 points from 33 games, and a recent form of LLLDL.

Head-to-head record

West Brom's last win against Burnley came in 2017, with a 1-0 win at Turf Moor, and they have failed to secure another win in seven subsequent meetings.

Upcoming fixtures

Burnley will be looking to secure a win against West Brom, before facing Lincoln at home on December 29, 2026, as they aim for an immediate return to the Premier League, currently 50 points behind leaders Arsenal, having scored 34 goals and conceded 67 this season.