Burnley vs West Bromwich Albion Predictions

Burnley will face West Bromwich Albion at Turf Moor on March 12, 2025, in a Championship matchup with both teams chasing vital points late in the 2024/25 season. Burnley, likely 3rd with around 65 points from 36 matches, come off a 2-1 win over Preston North End (March 8, 2025), aiming to maintain their promotion push. West Bromwich Albion, expected 6th with about 58 points from 36 matches, arrive after a 1-0 win over Swansea City (March 8, 2025), looking to secure a playoff spot. This preview covers team form, key players, head-to-head stats, and betting tips to predict the winner.

Team Form & Recent Performances

Burnley

• 2024/25 Record (Projected): 19W, 8D, 9L in Championship (65 points, 3rd)

• Latest Result: 2-1 win vs. Preston North End (Championship, March 8, 2025)

• Home Form: 10W, 4D, 4L (28 goals scored, 14 conceded) Burnley have been strong at home, winning four of their last five games at Turf Moor, including a 2-1 victory over Preston North End. With 65 points, they’re in the promotion race. They average 1.56 goals scored and 0.78 conceded per game at home, facing a West Brom side they’ve had success against recently.

West Bromwich Albion

• 2024/25 Record (Projected): 16W, 10D, 10L in Championship (58 points, 6th)

• Latest Result: 1-0 win vs. Swansea City (Championship, March 8, 2025)

• Away Form: 7W, 5D, 6L (20 goals scored, 18 conceded) West Brom have been steady, winning three of their last five games, including a 1-0 victory over Swansea City. With 58 points, they’re in playoff contention. Away, they average 1.11 goals scored and 1.00 conceded per game, aiming to challenge Burnley’s home strength.

Head-to-Head Stats & Historical Context

• Overall Record: Burnley 7W, West Bromwich Albion 8W, 8D (23 meetings since 2018)

• Recent Meeting:
  November 7, 2024: West Bromwich Albion 0-0 Burnley (Championship, Round 14)

• Key Trend: Four of the last six H2Hs ended in draws; 60% of recent meetings saw under 2.5 goals. The November 2024 clash ended 0-0, reflecting a tight rivalry. Matches average 2.0 goals recently, with Burnley’s 2-1 home win in January 2024 showing their edge at Turf Moor, setting up a competitive contest.

Key Players to Watch

Burnley

• Jay Rodriguez (FWD): 8 goals, 3 assists in Championship; veteran scorer.

• Josh Brownhill (MID): 6 goals, 5 assists; midfield engine.

• James Trafford (GK): 10 clean sheets; key in goal.

West Bromwich Albion

• Josh Maja (FWD): 9 goals, 2 assists in Championship; top striker.

• Alex Mowatt (MID): 4 goals, 4 assists; creative force.

• Alex Palmer (GK): 9 clean sheets; anchors the defense.

Tactical Insights & Match Dynamics

Burnley’s 4-2-3-1 (1.36 goals per game) relies on Rodriguez’s finishing and Brownhill’s energy, targeting West Brom’s 1.00 goals conceded per game away, with home fans as a boost. West Brom’s 4-3-3 (1.25 goals per game) leans on Maja’s scoring and Mowatt’s vision, likely countering with 48% possession away. Turf Moor’s 21,944 fans will rally Burnley, suggesting a close, low-scoring battle.

Prediction: Burnley vs West Bromwich Albion

Our Prediction: Burnley to Win +0

Correct Score - 1-0