Burnley and Wolves have nothing left to fight for but they still have to turn up for this final Premier League fixture. Both clubs sit in the bottom two with relegation already confirmed, Burnley on 21 points and Wolves a point behind. The mood around the ground feels flat yet the players know a win would at least end the season on a high note.
Burnley’s recent results tell their own story. They lost four of the last five, including that 4-1 thrashing at Nottingham Forest and a narrow defeat at Arsenal. The 2-2 draw with Aston Villa offered a brief glimpse of fight but the pattern of shipping goals has continued. Zian Flemming still leads the way with ten goals and Jaidon Anthony has chipped in eight plus two assists, so the attacking threat remains even if the results have gone missing.
Wolves arrive in similar shape. One draw and four defeats in their last five matches leaves them propping up the table. They managed just a single goal in the last three outings and conceded freely, most recently in that 3-0 loss at Leeds. Sam Johnstone and José Sá both miss out through injury so the backline looks stretched once more.
The only meeting between these sides this season went Burnley’s way. Wolves led twice at home in October but Burnley turned it around to win 3-2. That result gives Sean Dyche’s men a slight psychological edge heading into this one. Both teams have key absences too, with Josh Cullen out for Burnley and the Wolves goalkeepers sidelined.
Expected lineups show Burnley lining up in their usual 4-2-3-1 with Flemming leading the attack while Wolves will field a makeshift defence featuring Ladislav Krejci and Santiago Bueno. The lack of a confirmed goalkeeper for the visitors adds another layer of uncertainty. Neither side has much to gain or lose so expect a few players to take risks without the usual pressure.
Flemming and Anthony should find space if Wolves continue to defend like they have lately. At the other end Adam Armstrong and the Wolves forwards will look to exploit Burnley’s own defensive frailties. A cagey affair feels unlikely given how open both teams have been in recent weeks.
Recommended Bets
Burnley win @1.95 — They collected two more points than Wolves this season and already beat them 3-2 in the reverse fixture.
Over 2.5 goals @2.10 — Burnley’s last five games produced 13 goals while Wolves conceded nine across their previous three outings.
Both teams to score @1.85 — Burnley have scored in four of their last five matches and Wolves netted in three of theirs despite poor results.
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