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West Ham 2-2 Burnley – Result & Analysis

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Premier League · Regular Season - 28

Kick-off

Sun 10 Mar 2024

14:00

Venue

London Stadium

Competition

Premier League

England

Status

FT
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Poisson rates West Ham at 56% — current form provides partial corroboration, though signals are mixed in this West Ham vs Burnley encounter.

✍️ Match Preview

Pre-Match Analysis

West Ham and Burnley meet at London Stadium in Premier League, Regular Season - 28. This fixture gets under way on Sunday 10 March 2024 at 14:00 UTC.

Form

West Ham (all games): 4W 3D 3L across 10 Premier League fixtures this term — 1.50 PPG. Last five: L L L W W. They are averaging 1.40 goals per game and conceding 1.70 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. This season is still relatively young for West Ham, so this record blends games from this season and last.

West Ham's form when playing at home: 4W 4D 2L across 10 games at London Stadium this term (1.60 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.60 goals scored and 1.50 conceded per game.

Burnley's overall Premier League record this term: 1W 2D 7L from 10 games (0.50 PPG). Last five: D L L L L. Their scoring rate of 0.90 per game is modest, conceding 2.40 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. Conceding 2.40 per game is a high rate — their defensive vulnerabilities have been exposed regularly this season. 1 clean sheet from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. This season is still relatively young for Burnley, so this record blends games from this season and last.

When travelling in Premier League this season, Burnley have posted 1W 1D 8L from 10 away outings — 0.40 PPG. Away from home they average 0.90 goals scored and 2.20 conceded per game. BTTS has landed in 60% of their away games — meaningful support for the Yes angle in this specific context.

Form favours the hosts. West Ham's 1.50 PPG return is 1.00 points per game ahead of Burnley's 0.50 — a genuine gap in recent results that provides a statistically grounded case for backing the home side.

H2H Analysis

Neither side has dominated this fixture. The last 3 head-to-head meetings have produced 1 wins for West Ham, 0 for Burnley and 2 draws — an even split that leaves the H2H largely neutral as a betting input.

Historically, goals have been at a premium in this fixture — just 1.7 per game from 3 meetings. The Under 2.5 has a clear base rate from the H2H record alone. The most recent clash, on 25 Nov 2023, ended 2–1 with West Ham winning.

With a balanced win record and just 1.7 goals per game historically, the H2H points toward a tight, low-scoring contest. Under 2.5 goals has the strongest statistical grounding from the fixture history regardless of which side wins.

Trading & In-Play

West Ham — key trading statistics (65 games, 32 at home): BTTS occurs in 50% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 44% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 35%.

Burnley — key trading statistics (65 games, 32 at away): they score before half-time in 58% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 82% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 53% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 59% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 53% of games (away games).

BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — West Ham 51% versus Burnley 51%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (West Ham 51% | Burnley 58%).

Poisson Model

The Poisson distribution model projects West Ham 2.01 xG and Burnley 1.19 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: West Ham attack 1.004 / defence 1.057 | Burnley attack 0.717 / defence 1.184. League average goals — home 1.691 / away 1.573. Data: 65 West Ham games / 27 Burnley games used (CurrentSeason).

Result probabilities: West Ham 56% | Draw 22% | Burnley 22%. Fair-value odds: West Ham 1.79 | Draw 4.55 | Burnley 4.55. The model has a clear lean to West Ham (56%) — a 34pp gap over the next-most-likely outcome reflects a meaningful statistical advantage.

Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 62% | BTTS probability 61% | Total xG 3.20. Over 2.5 holds a meaningful probability edge at 62% — the 3.20 total xG provides moderate support, though the model is not projecting a high-scoring game. BTTS Yes at 61% reflects that both xG figures (2.01 / 1.19) are above the threshold where scoring blanks become the primary outcome — both sides are projected to find the net.

Final Verdict

Poisson rates West Ham as the most likely outcome at 56% — clear model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. Draw No Bet is worth pricing alongside the outright: 22% draw probability makes the stalemate a live outcome even at this conviction level.

On the goals line, Poisson's 3.20 combined xG gives a 62% probability to Over 2.5 — marginal — conflicting signals, supported by form averaging 3.1 goals per game — though H2H averaging only 1.7 goals per meeting points in the other direction.

The Poisson model's BTTS call is Yes at 61%. Form rates corroborate: West Ham 50% | Burnley 60% BTTS from recent games.

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💡 Key Insights

H2H The H2H record is evenly balanced (1W–2D–0W), with no clear historical advantage.
Goals H2H only shows 1.67 goals/game but Poisson xG is 3.20 — this season's attack strength ratings are elevating the goal expectation.
BTTS H2H BTTS 67% and Poisson BTTS 61% — two-way scoring is the dominant historical and model-backed outcome.
Form West Ham lead on PPG: 1.50 vs 0.50 — stronger form across the last 10 games.
Form West Ham Poisson xG (2.01) exceeds their recent form scoring rate (1.60) — the model sees more attacking threat than recent results show.
Form Burnley Poisson xG (1.19) exceeds their form scoring rate (0.90) — matchup dynamics are elevating the model's expectation.
Form Form and Poisson model both favour West Ham — West Ham at 56% win probability.
Prediction Poisson model strongly favours West Ham at 56% home win probability.
Goals Poisson Over 2.5 probability is 62% — the model favours goals in this fixture.
BTTS Poisson BTTS probability is 61% — model favours both teams scoring.

🏟️ Match Context

• Fixture: West Ham vs Burnley | Competition: Premier League, Regular Season - 28 | Venue: London Stadium • Kick-off: Sunday 10 Mar 2024, 14:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing

📊 Statistical Prediction

• Poisson result probabilities: West Ham 56% | Draw 22% | Burnley 22% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 62% | BTTS 61% | xG West Ham 2.01 / Burnley 1.19 • Poisson strength factors: West Ham attack 1.004 / def 1.057 | Burnley attack 0.717 / def 1.184 | league avg home 1.691 / away 1.573 • Poisson stance: West Ham (56%) — strong lean

🧮 Prediction Model

2.01

West Ham xG

Expected Goals

1.19

Burnley xG

56%
22%
22%
West Ham Draw Burnley

61%

BTTS

83%

Over 1.5

62%

Over 2.5

40%

Over 3.5

Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓

⚠️ This analysis is generated algorithmically from statistical data and is intended for informational purposes only. It does not constitute betting advice. Please gamble responsibly.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What time does West Ham vs Burnley kick off?

West Ham vs Burnley kicked off at 14:00 on Sunday 10 March 2024 at London Stadium.

What was the final score in West Ham vs Burnley?

West Ham 2 - 2 Burnley.

Where is West Ham vs Burnley being played?

The match is being played at London Stadium.

What competition is West Ham vs Burnley part of?

West Ham vs Burnley is a Regular Season - 28 fixture in the Premier League (England).

Who is favourite to win West Ham vs Burnley?

Our statistical model gives West Ham a 56% chance of winning, Burnley a 22% chance, and a 22% chance of a draw — making West Ham the favourite.

Will both teams score in West Ham vs Burnley?

Our model estimates a 61% probability that both West Ham and Burnley will score (BTTS).

Will West Ham vs Burnley have over 2.5 goals?

Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 62%.

What is the head-to-head record between West Ham and Burnley?

Record (3 meetings): West Ham 1W | Draws 2 | Burnley 0W.

What form are West Ham and Burnley in?

West Ham (all comps): 4W-3D-3L in 10 | 1.50 PPG | GF 1.40 / GA 1.70 | L5 L-L-L-W-W. Burnley (all comps): 1W-2D-7L in 10 | 0.50 PPG | GF 0.90 / GA 2.40 | L5 D-L-L-L-L.

🧮 Model Insight

Where the Numbers Come From

West Ham's attacking strength (1.00x league average) is weighed against Burnley's defensive record (1.18x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 2.01. Flip it around — Burnley's attack (0.72x) against West Ham's defence (1.06x) — and the away total comes out at 1.19.

These ratings are built from 65/27 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.

Most Likely Scorelines

The model's single most probable exact score is 1-1, at 11.0%. Close behind: 2-1 (9.8%), 2-0 (8.2%). Together the top three scorelines make up 29% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.

Most Likely Outcome

West Ham Win

56%

West Ham

1.79

22%

Draw

4.47

22%

Burnley

4.59

Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines

1 – 1

9.8%

Draw

Most likely

2 – 1

9.8%

Home win

1 – 0

8.2%

Home win

Expected Goals & Win Odds

2.01

West Ham xG

Total xG

3.20

1.19

Burnley xG

56%
22%
22%
West HamDrawBurnley

1.79

56%

Home win

4.47

22%

Draw

4.59

22%

Away win

Goals Markets

83%

Over 1.5

1.20

17%

Under 1.5

5.88

62%

Over 2.5

1.61

38%

Under 2.5

2.63

40%

Over 3.5

2.50

60%

Under 3.5

1.67

22%

Over 4.5

4.55

78%

Under 4.5

1.28

Match Markets

Both Teams to Score

61%

BTTS Yes

1.65

39%

BTTS No

2.55

Clean Sheet

30%

West Ham

3.29

13%

Burnley

7.46

Win to Nil

17%

West Ham

5.90

3%

Burnley

34.20

Score Probability Matrix (%)

H \ A 0 1 2 3 4 5
0 4.1 4.9 2.9 1.1 0.3 0.1
1 8.2 9.8 5.8 2.3 0.7 0.2
2 8.2 9.8 5.8 2.3 0.7 0.2
3 5.5 6.6 3.9 1.6 0.5 0.1
4 2.8 3.3 2.0 0.8 0.2 0.1
5 1.1 1.3 0.8 0.3 0.1

Green = home win Β· Grey = draw Β· Amber = away win Β· White ring = most likely score

Model Internals
λ Home (xG) 2.009
λ Away (xG) 1.192
Total xG 3.201
League avg home goals 1.691
League avg away goals 1.573
West Ham attack strength 1.004
West Ham defence strength 1.057
Burnley attack strength 0.717
Burnley defence strength 1.184
Data phase CurrentSeason
Games used (H/A) 65 / 27

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most likely scoreline for West Ham vs Burnley?

Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 11.0%.

How many goals are West Ham and Burnley expected to score?

The model projects 2.01 expected goals for West Ham and 1.19 for Burnley, a combined total of 3.20.

How confident is the prediction model for West Ham vs Burnley?

Reasonably confident — the model's leading outcome is rated at 56%, a clear lean rather than a toss-up.

📈 Form Insight

Recent Form Overview

West Ham's recent record stands at 23W 13D 29L from 65 games, a 1.26 PPG return, with L-L-L-W-W in the last five. The sample for West Ham is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.

Burnley, meanwhile, have gone 29W 14D 22L across 65 games — 1.55 PPG, with D-L-L-L-L in their last five. The sample for Burnley is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.

There isn't much between them on recent form — 1.26 PPG for West Ham against 1.55 for Burnley. Neither side arrives with a clear form advantage.

How They Fare by Venue

At home specifically, West Ham have managed 14W 8D 10L from 32 games — 1.56 PPG in front of their own supporters.

Burnley's away record stands at 13W 9D 10L across 32 trips, a 1.50 PPG haul.

Attack vs Defence

West Ham are averaging 1.31 goals scored and 1.57 conceded per game recently; Burnley are on 1.51 scored and 1.34 conceded.

Last 65 Results — Premier League

Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)

West Ham

West Ham

Blended
L L L W W
Burnley

Burnley

Blended
D L L L L
65 Played 65
23/13/29 W / D / L 29/14/22
1.26 Points Per Game 1.55
1.31 Avg Goals Scored 1.51
1.57 Avg Goals Conceded 1.34
2.88 Avg Goals / Game 2.85
14 Clean Sheets 21
33 BTTS 33
33 Over 2.5 Games 38
West Ham

West Ham

W
A Everton
3–1
02 Mar
W
H Brentford
4–2
26 Feb
L
A Nottingham Forest
0–2
17 Feb
L
H Arsenal
0–6
11 Feb
L
A Manchester United
0–3
04 Feb
D
H Bournemouth
1–1
01 Feb
D
A Sheffield Utd
2–2
21 Jan
D
H Brighton
0–0
02 Jan
W
A Arsenal
2–0
28 Dec
W
H Manchester United
2–0
23 Dec
W
H Wolves
3–0
17 Dec
L
A Fulham
0–5
10 Dec
W
A Tottenham
2–1
07 Dec
D
H Crystal Palace
1–1
03 Dec
W
A Burnley
2–1
25 Nov
W
H Nottingham Forest
3–2
12 Nov
L
A Brentford
2–3
04 Nov
L
H Everton
0–1
29 Oct
L
A Aston Villa
1–4
22 Oct
D
H Newcastle
2–2
08 Oct
W
H Sheffield Utd
2–0
30 Sep
L
A Liverpool
1–3
24 Sep
L
H Manchester City
1–3
16 Sep
W
A Luton
2–1
01 Sep
W
A Brighton
3–1
26 Aug
W
H Chelsea
3–1
20 Aug
D
A Bournemouth
1–1
12 Aug
L
A Leicester
1–2
28 May
W
H Leeds
3–1
21 May
L
A Brentford
0–2
14 May
W
H Manchester United
1–0
07 May
L
A Manchester City
0–3
03 May
L
A Crystal Palace
3–4
29 Apr
L
H Liverpool
1–2
26 Apr
W
A Bournemouth
4–0
23 Apr
D
H Arsenal
2–2
16 Apr
W
A Fulham
1–0
08 Apr
L
H Newcastle
1–5
05 Apr
W
H Southampton
1–0
02 Apr
D
H Aston Villa
1–1
12 Mar
L
A Brighton
0–4
04 Mar
W
H Nottingham Forest
4–0
25 Feb
L
A Tottenham
0–2
19 Feb
D
H Chelsea
1–1
11 Feb
D
A Newcastle
1–1
04 Feb
W
H Everton
2–0
21 Jan
L
A Wolves
0–1
14 Jan
D
A Leeds
2–2
04 Jan
L
H Brentford
0–2
30 Dec
L
A Arsenal
1–3
26 Dec
L
H Leicester
0–2
12 Nov
L
H Crystal Palace
1–2
06 Nov
L
A Manchester United
0–1
30 Oct
W
H Bournemouth
2–0
24 Oct
L
A Liverpool
0–1
19 Oct
D
A Southampton
1–1
16 Oct
W
H Fulham
3–1
09 Oct
W
H Wolves
2–0
01 Oct
L
A Everton
0–1
18 Sep
L
A Chelsea
1–2
03 Sep
D
H Tottenham
1–1
31 Aug
W
A Aston Villa
1–0
28 Aug
L
H Brighton
0–2
21 Aug
L
A Nottingham Forest
0–1
14 Aug
L
H Manchester City
0–2
07 Aug
Burnley

Burnley

L
H Bournemouth
0–2
03 Mar
L
A Crystal Palace
0–3
24 Feb
L
H Arsenal
0–5
17 Feb
L
A Liverpool
1–3
10 Feb
D
H Fulham
2–2
03 Feb
L
A Manchester City
1–3
31 Jan
D
H Luton
1–1
12 Jan
L
A Aston Villa
2–3
30 Dec
L
H Liverpool
0–2
26 Dec
W
A Fulham
2–0
23 Dec
L
H Everton
0–2
16 Dec
D
A Brighton
1–1
09 Dec
L
A Wolves
0–1
05 Dec
W
H Sheffield Utd
5–0
02 Dec
L
H West Ham
1–2
25 Nov
L
A Arsenal
1–3
11 Nov
L
H Crystal Palace
0–2
04 Nov
L
A Bournemouth
1–2
28 Oct
L
A Brentford
0–3
21 Oct
L
H Chelsea
1–4
07 Oct
W
A Luton
2–1
03 Oct
L
A Newcastle
0–2
30 Sep
L
H Manchester United
0–1
23 Sep
D
A Nottingham Forest
1–1
18 Sep
L
H Tottenham
2–5
02 Sep
L
H Aston Villa
1–3
27 Aug
L
H Manchester City
0–3
11 Aug
W
H Cardiff
3–0 HT 2–0
08 May
W
A Bristol City
2–1 HT 1–0
29 Apr
W
A Blackburn
1–0 HT 0–0
25 Apr
L
H QPR
1–2 HT 0–0
22 Apr
D
A Rotherham
2–2 HT 1–1
18 Apr
D
A Reading
0–0 HT 0–0
15 Apr
W
H Sheffield Utd
2–0 HT 0–0
10 Apr
W
A Middlesbrough
2–1 HT 1–0
07 Apr
D
H Sunderland
0–0 HT 0–0
31 Mar
W
A Hull City
3–1 HT 1–0
15 Mar
W
H Wigan
3–0 HT 1–0
11 Mar
D
A Blackpool
0–0 HT 0–0
04 Mar
W
H Huddersfield
4–0 HT 3–0
25 Feb
D
A Millwall
1–1 HT 0–0
21 Feb
W
A Luton
1–0 HT 0–0
18 Feb
D
H Watford
1–1 HT 0–1
14 Feb
W
H Preston
3–0 HT 1–0
11 Feb
W
A Norwich
3–0 HT 1–0
04 Feb
W
H West Brom
2–1 HT 0–1
20 Jan
W
H Coventry
1–0 HT 0–0
14 Jan
W
A Swansea
2–1 HT 2–1
02 Jan
W
A Stoke City
1–0 HT 0–0
30 Dec
W
H Birmingham
3–0 HT 2–0
27 Dec
W
H Middlesbrough
3–1 HT 0–0
17 Dec
W
A QPR
3–0 HT 2–0
11 Dec
W
H Blackburn
3–0 HT 0–0
13 Nov
L
A Sheffield Utd
2–5 HT 2–1
05 Nov
W
H Rotherham
3–2 HT 1–1
02 Nov
W
H Reading
2–1 HT 0–0
29 Oct
W
H Norwich
1–0 HT 0–0
25 Oct
W
A Sunderland
4–2 HT 0–2
22 Oct
D
A Birmingham
1–1 HT 0–0
19 Oct
W
H Swansea
4–0 HT 3–0
15 Oct
W
A Coventry
1–0 HT 1–0
08 Oct
D
H Stoke City
1–1 HT 0–0
05 Oct
D
A Cardiff
1–1 HT 0–0
01 Oct
W
H Bristol City
2–1 HT 1–1
17 Sep
D
A Preston
1–1 HT 1–1
13 Sep

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What form are West Ham and Burnley in coming into this match?

West Ham have gone 23W 13D 29L in their last 65 games (1.26 PPG), while Burnley have gone 29W 14D 22L in their last 65 (1.55 PPG).

Which team has the better venue record — West Ham at home or Burnley away?

West Ham's home record (1.56 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — West Ham at home: 1.56 PPG; Burnley away: 1.50 PPG.

Have West Ham or Burnley been keeping clean sheets recently?

West Ham have kept a clean sheet in 22% of their recent games, Burnley in 32%.

⚔️ Rivalry Insight

The Rivalry So Far

These sides have met 6 times that we have on record, stretching back to December 2021 — a rivalry that has played out across roughly 4 years. Every recorded meeting has come in Premier League. They last met on 7 February 2026, roughly 5 months ago.

Notable Numbers

West Ham have won the last 2 meetings between these two, a run that gives them the psychological edge coming in.

Specifically as hosts in this fixture, West Ham have gone 1W 2D 0L from 3 meetings on their own ground against Burnley — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.

Last 6 Meetings

West Ham

3

West Ham

3

Draws

Burnley

0

Burnley

Recent Meetings

Burnley
0–2
07 Feb 26
West Ham
West Ham
3–2
08 Nov 25
Burnley
West Ham
2–2
10 Mar 24
Burnley
Burnley
1–2
25 Nov 23
West Ham
West Ham
1–1
17 Apr 22
Burnley
Burnley
0–0
12 Dec 21
West Ham

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the head-to-head record between West Ham and Burnley?

From 6 meetings on record, West Ham have won 3, Burnley have won 0, and 3 have been drawn.

When did West Ham and Burnley last play each other?

They last met on 7 February 2026, when Burnley 0-2 West Ham.

Who has won more matches between West Ham and Burnley?

West Ham have the better head-to-head record, with 3 wins from 6 meetings.

📈 Trading Insight

Early Goal Trends

Burnley see a goal before the break in 58% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 42% of the time.

Full-Time Markets

BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — West Ham 50%, Burnley 59% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.

Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 44% (West Ham) and 53% (Burnley).

On the defensive side: West Ham keep a clean sheet in 31% of their matches.

📈

Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue  |  Venue = West Ham home games / Burnley away games. HT metrics require half-time score data β€” shown as β€” where unavailable.

West Ham West Ham Blended
Metric All
(65 games)
Venue
(32 games)
Half-Time Metrics
1+ Goal Before HT β€” β€”
2+ Goals Before HT β€” β€”
0-0 HT → 1+ Goal 2nd Half β€” β€”
0-0 HT → 2+ Goals 2nd Half β€” β€”
Winning at HT β€” β€”
Lost Lead (Win HT → No Win FT) β€” β€”
Came From Behind (Lose HT → Draw/Win FT) β€” β€”
Full-Time Metrics
BTTS 33/65
(50.8%)
16/32
(50%)
Over 2.5 Goals 33/65
(50.8%)
14/32
(43.8%)
Over 3.5 Goals 23/65
(35.4%)
11/32
(34.4%)
Clean Sheet 14/65
(21.5%)
10/32
(31.2%)
Failed to Score 19/65
(29.2%)
7/32
(21.9%)
Burnley Burnley Blended
Metric All
(65 games)
Venue
(32 games)
Half-Time Metrics
1+ Goal Before HT 21/38
(55.3%)
11/19
(57.9%)
2+ Goals Before HT 12/38
(31.6%)
6/19
(31.6%)
0-0 HT → 1+ Goal 2nd Half 14/17
(82.4%)
6/8
(75%)
0-0 HT → 2+ Goals 2nd Half 9/17
(52.9%)
3/8
(37.5%)
Winning at HT 14/38
(36.8%)
8/19
(42.1%)
Lost Lead (Win HT → No Win FT) 1/38
(2.6%)
1/19
(5.3%)
Came From Behind (Lose HT → Draw/Win FT) 3/38
(7.9%)
1/19
(5.3%)
Full-Time Metrics
BTTS 33/65
(50.8%)
19/32
(59.4%)
Over 2.5 Goals 38/65
(58.5%)
17/32
(53.1%)
Over 3.5 Goals 18/65
(27.7%)
8/32
(25%)
Clean Sheet 21/65
(32.3%)
9/32
(28.1%)
Failed to Score 14/65
(21.5%)
6/32
(18.8%)

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Do both teams usually score when West Ham play Burnley?

Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 50% of West Ham's recent matches and 59% of Burnley's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.

Is West Ham vs Burnley usually a high-scoring fixture?

Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 44% of West Ham's recent games and 53% of Burnley's, pointing to a tighter contest.

📰

West Ham and Burnley share the spoils in a 2-2 draw.

📝 Match Report

How It Unfolded

The points were shared at London Stadium, Regular Season - 28, as West Ham and Burnley drew 2-2 in the Premier League. That is the final score; the rest of this report grades it against what the data forecast beforehand.

The Model vs The Result

The Poisson model went into this projecting West Ham 2.01 xG and Burnley 1.19 xG, a combined 3.20. The scoreboard read 2-2 for 4 actual goals. Burnley outscored their 1.19 projection by 0.8. Those figures were built on strength ratings of West Ham attack 1.00 / defence 1.06 against Burnley attack 0.72 / defence 1.18, drawn from 65/27 games (CurrentSeason).

On the result, the model split it West Ham 56% | Draw 22% | Burnley 22%, with West Ham to win its most likely call at 56%. Instead the game produced a draw, an outcome the model had rated at just 22% — a clear break from expectation and a genuine upset by the numbers.

Goals & Markets

The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 62%. The game delivered 4, so it went over — the model's lean was correct. Over 1.5 had been 83% and landed. Over 3.5 was 40% and came in. On both teams to score, the model sat at 61% and the match saw both sides score — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 55% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (West Ham 51%, Burnley 58%), a base rate that agreed with today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 51%, which matched the both-scored outcome.

Trading Patterns vs Reality

West Ham's trading profile (65 games, 32 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 51% of their matches — today it did.

Burnley's trading profile (65 games, 32 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 51% of their matches — today it did; they keep a clean sheet 32% of the time, and conceded here.

Form vs Result

The form lines were close — West Ham 1.26 PPG, Burnley 1.55 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the draw fit that even billing.

Verdict

Grading the result against the stored data, 2 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (hit). A mixed scorecard — the data caught the broad shape of the game but not every market.

💡 Key Insights

Model Over/Under 2.5 landed as modelled — 62% Over 2.5 probability, 4 goals scored.
Model BTTS matched the model — 61% projected, both teams scored.
Trading Trading data backed up — the sides average 55% Over 2.5 historically, and this game went over.

⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.