Burnley and West Ham United will kick off their return to the Championship at Turf Moor on August 16.

Clarets Start New Era Under Hayen

Burnley have endured teething problems in the first couple of months under new head coach Nicky Hayen, most recently requiring penalties to overcome Notts County in the EFL Cup.

That result means that the Clarets have now failed to win in all seven fixtures under their new boss. Defensive questions will need to be answered after allowing four goals in their last three. Burnley have lost proven Championship-quality players Jaidon Anthony, Maxime Esteve, and Florentino, meaning there will be pressure on Lluc Castell in his first season in the division.

Zian Flemming boasts EFL experience, scoring three in his last four appearances for the club. Josh Cullen remains unavailable due to injury this weekend.

Burnley predicted lineup vs West Ham United (3-4-2-1): Weiss; Walker, Worrall, Humphreys; Sonne, Hannibal, Raghouber, Larsen; Ramsey, Edwards; Flemming

Hammers Targeting Fast Start on EFL Return

Nuno Espírito Santo will take charge of West Ham in their first match in the EFL since 2011-12.

The Hammers have enjoyed an excellent summer off the field, with their business headlined by the retention of Jarrod Bowen, who scored nine goals in the EPL last term. Depth has been added to the squad with the signings of Joel Veltman and Manor Solomon, with the latter replacing Crysencio Summerville.

Taty Castellanos has shown an excellent scoring ability in recent matches, netting four in his last three appearances. Santo will have a fully fit squad available for the trip to Turf Moor.

West Ham United predicted lineup vs Burnley (4-4-2): Hermansen; Walker-Peters, Mavropanos, Kilman, Scarles; Bowen, Orford, Alvarez, Kante; Castellanos, Pablo

Burnley vs West Ham United Prediction

  • Safe Tip: Both Teams to Score
  • Odds: 1.57 (22Bet)
  • 22Bet Booking Code: 9PMEK
  • Correct score prediction: Burnley 1-3 West Ham United

Key stats:

  • Even though they have no wins under Hayen, Burnley have netted in five of their last six.
  • West Ham’s proven quality in the forward line has seen them score nine in their previous four.
  • Four of the last five head-to-heads have seen both teams find the net.

Two relegated sides from last season’s Premier League should put on a good attacking display this weekend, making both teams to score an interesting selection after claiming the 22Bet bonus of up to 122 $/€.

Despite no victories under their new manager, Burnley have still managed to score in five of their last six. However, their defensive record is a concern, with no clean sheet in seven.

West Ham’s proven attacking players Castellanos and Bowen ensure that they have the ability to find the back of the net, and the Hammers have already scored nine in their last four fixtures. BTTS has been a winning selection in four of the five meetings between these teams since 2022.

Burnley vs West Ham United Prediction, Value Tip

  • Value Tip: West Ham United to Win
  • Odds: 2.29 (22Bet)
  • 22Bet Booking Code: SHPEK

West Ham are hard to ignore this weekend, especially since they have lost just three times in their previous 14 at Turf Moor.

Much of the same team that suffered relegation to the Championship remain in place for the Hammers. They were professional in extending their unbeaten run to six matches with a win over Portsmouth last week. The Clarets are yet to win in regulation time since Hayen’s appointment.

Verdict: Both Teams to Score (1.57) — Burnley 1-3 West Ham United