Burnley's scoring streak meets Wolves' steadier defence

Burnley have found the net in all ten of their matches this season, yet they sit 21st of 24 with just eight points. That contradiction sums up Friday’s clash with Wolves: a home side that scores regularly against a visiting side that is tighter at the back.

Goals at one end, questions at the other

Burnley’s attack has been the most dependable part of their campaign, with 15 goals in ten games. The problem is at the other end. They have conceded 19 times, and they have let in at least one goal in nine of their ten matches. Wolves have conceded 14 in nine, and that difference is reflected in the table. Wolves are +2 on goal difference, while Burnley are -4.

Form: a home record built on draws

Burnley’s season has been defined by stalemates. They have five draws, one win and four defeats from ten games. At Turf Moor they have not won, collecting four draws and one defeat from five matches. Their recent attacking form is their best feature, though: in their last five games they have scored nine times and conceded seven.

Wolves have been more productive overall, with four wins from nine. Away from home they have won twice from five, drawn once and lost twice. Their last five games have brought five goals scored and six conceded, so they have been less potent but only marginally more defensively sound.

Head-to-head: Wolves hold the edge

The last five meetings have been close. Wolves have won twice, Burnley once, and two games have ended level. Wolves have scored seven goals to Burnley’s five. The most recent was a 1-1 draw in May, and Burnley’s 3-2 win at Wolves in October 2025 is the only time in that run that either side has won by more than a single goal.

Team news: Burnley’s long injury list

Burnley face a far longer list of absentees. Eight players are unavailable: E. Agyei, A. Ahmedhodzic, A. Barnes, J. Beyer, B. Humphreys, H. Mejbri, M. Obafemi and A. Ramsey. Five more are doubtful: Z. Amdouni, J. Banel, J. Cullen, S. Sambo and M. Tresor Ndayishimiye.

Wolves are also without players, with A. Armstrong, R. Jimenez, Y. Mosquera and B. Traore all unavailable. R. Gomes and M. Ji are doubts.

Our prediction

Burnley’s scoring habit should give them a chance, but their defensive problems and depleted squad make it hard to see them keeping Wolves out. Wolves are likely to create chances of their own, and their away record suggests they can take advantage. We expect both sides to find the net in a game that could easily go either way.

Burnley 2-2 Wolves