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Burnley vs Wolverhampton Wanderers Prediction & Preview

Preview

As the Premier League action rolls into Turf Moor this Tuesday, the clash between Burnley and Wolverhampton Wanderers is shaping up to be more than just a game of football; it's a battle for pride and points. Vincent Kompany's Burnley will be looking to leverage their home advantage against Gary O'Neil's Wolverhampton Wanderers in what promises to be an enthralling 31st-round fixture.

Despite their contrasting positions in the league table - Burnley languishing at 19th with 18 points and Wolves comfortably sitting at 10th with 41 points - recent form suggests a closely contested match. Burnley, fighting for survival, showed resilience in their last outing, securing a commendable draw against Chelsea (2-2) away from home. Wolves, on the other hand, suffered a setback with a loss to Aston Villa (2-0) in their previous game.

The head-to-head record between these two sides adds an extra layer of intrigue to this encounter. With both teams sharing spoils over the last five meetings – two wins apiece and one draw – history hints at another competitive matchup. Notably, Wolves edged out Burnley 1-0 in their last meeting; however playing at Turf Moor could tilt fortunes in favor of Kompany’s men this time around.

Delving into goal stats reveals that while neither side has been prolific scorers this season - averaging 1.1 goals per game for Burnley and slightly better at 1.5 for Wolves - they both have defensive vulnerabilities that can be exploited; conceding averages stand alarmingly high especially for Burnley who leaks around 2.4 goals per match compared to Wolves’ marginally better average of conceding 1.8 goals per game.

Bet

Considering both teams' performances leading up to this clash alongside the betting odds provided, discerning value becomes paramount for punters aiming to make informed decisions on where best to place their stakes.

Given Turf Moor's potential influence as well as Wolverhampton Wanderers’ relative inconsistency away from home despite being slightly favored by bookmakers (odds of an away win are pegged at 2.7), backing Burnley seems like an attractive proposition offered at odds of 2.5 for a home win especially when considering they are favorites here according also by bookmaker’s standards.

However, factoring in each team's scoring habits along with defensive frailties presents "Over 2.5" goals as another compelling bet option given its odds stand attractively low at 1.88 suggesting higher probability but still providing decent value considering over half of recent encounters between these sides have involved three or more goals being scored within regulation time.