Last 5 matches · 2W-1D-2L · 0 goal difference
Last 5 matches · 0W-2D-3L · -6 goal difference
BetGenius backs West Brom or Draw (Double Chance) at 74% confidence — a solid call. Total goals: Under 2.5 Goals.
West Brom welcome Burnley to The Hawthorns in early Championship action, looking to build on their positive start to the league campaign. The Baggies opened their season with a 2-1 away victory over Norwich, continuing an impressive run of form that includes five consecutive wins across their recent fixtures.
Burnley arrive following a 2-2 home draw against West Ham in their opening league match. The Clarets have endured a winless run across their last five outings (three draws, two defeats) and head into this fixture managing several fitness concerns, with five squad members sidelined through injury.
Historically, this fixture has been exceptionally tightly contested. Six of the previous ten head-to-head encounters have finished level, including four draws across the last six meetings, with matches averaging just 1.9 total goals.
League scoring and assist totals for this season — not a predicted lineup. Availability is only shown where team news names the same player.
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | MiddlesbroughPromotion - Championship (Play Offs: Semi-finals) | 5 | +3 | 10 |
| 4 | QPRPromotion - Championship (Play Offs: Semi-finals) | 5 | +3 | 10 |
| 5 | Bristol CityPromotion - Championship (Play Offs: Quarter-finals) | 5 | +2 | 10 |
| 6 | West BromPromotion - Championship (Play Offs: Quarter-finals) | 5 | +2 | 10 |
| 7 | CharltonPromotion - Championship (Play Offs: Quarter-finals) | 5 | -1 | 10 |
| 8 | MillwallPromotion - Championship (Play Offs: Quarter-finals) | 5 | +2 | 9 |
| 9 | Sheffield Utd | 6 | 0 | 9 |
| 20 | Cardiff | 6 | -3 | 4 |
| 21 | Derby | 5 | -5 | 4 |
| 22 | BoltonRelegation - League One | 6 | -6 | 4 |
| 23 | BurnleyRelegation - League One | 6 | -6 | 3 |
| 24 | PrestonRelegation - League One | 6 | -6 | 3 |
the last 10 meetings are split 2-2 with 6 drawn, averaging 1.9 goals a game, both teams scored in 60% of them.
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Based on at least 20 settled predictions.West Brom carry strong momentum following a 2-1 opening-round victory at Norwich and five straight wins across their recent outings. Burnley enter winless in five matches and face multiple injury absences, though their tendency to secure draws in this fixture makes the double chance a well-supported selection.
Published August 23, 2026. Form, team news and table context refresh automatically.
