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Burnley 2-2 Fulham – Result & Analysis

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Premier League · Regular Season - 23

Kick-off

Sat 3 Feb 2024

15:00

Venue

Turf Moor

Competition

Premier League

England

Status

FT
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Poisson model rates Burnley at 37%, yet other data sources diverge — this Burnley vs Fulham fixture contains genuine analytical tension.

✍️ Match Preview

Analysis

Fulham make the trip to Turf Moor to face Burnley in Premier League, Regular Season - 23. The match kicks off on Saturday 3 February 2024 at 15:00 UTC.

Form

Burnley (all games): 2W 2D 6L across 10 Premier League fixtures this term — 0.80 PPG. Last five: W L L D L. They are averaging 1.30 goals per game and conceding 1.50 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. This season is still relatively young for Burnley, so this record blends games from this season and last.

Burnley's home record at Turf Moor: 1W 1D 8L from 10 Premier League appearances (0.40 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.10 goals scored and 2.20 conceded per game.

Fulham's overall Premier League record this term: 4W 1D 5L from 10 games (1.30 PPG). Last five: L L W L D. They are scoring at 1.80 per game and conceding 1.60. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. Both teams have scored in just 30% of their games, reflecting a regular tendency to keep or record clean sheets. This season is still relatively young for Fulham, so this record blends games from this season and last.

Fulham's form when playing away from home: 0W 3D 7L across 10 road games this term (0.30 PPG). Away from home they average 0.80 goals scored and 2.40 conceded per game. Their away PPG of 0.30 is notably below their overall 1.30 — form away from home has been a clear weakness this season.

On a straight form reading, Fulham are the stronger side — 0.50 PPG clear of the hosts (1.30 vs 0.80). Backing them with draw insurance is the conservative play if the outright away price appears short.

H2H History

Form and model data should carry more weight here — the historical record is too balanced to provide a directional steer. From 1 meetings: Burnley 1W, Fulham 0W, 0D.

The 1 previous meetings have averaged 2.0 goals per game — a neutral rate that provides no strong lean on the goals market from the H2H alone. The most recent clash, on 23 Dec 2023, ended 2–0 with Burnley winning.

The head-to-head offers no strong directional steer in either the result or goals markets. Form, the predictive model and current market pricing should carry more weight than the historical record for this fixture.

Trading & In-Play

Burnley — key trading statistics (60 games, 30 at home): they score before half-time in 53% of fixtures in home 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 43% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 63% of games (home games).

Fulham — key trading statistics (60 games, 30 at away): BTTS occurs in 50% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 57% of games (away games); they fail to score in 32% of games.

BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Burnley 52% versus Fulham 52%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Burnley 57% | Fulham 62%).

Poisson Model

The Poisson distribution model projects Burnley 1.35 xG and Fulham 1.33 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: Burnley attack 0.690 / defence 1.301 | Fulham attack 0.735 / defence 1.135. League average goals — home 1.728 / away 1.390. Burnley's attack strength of 0.690 is below the league average — the 1.35 xG projection reflects a team that scores at a discount to the division norm. Data: 22 Burnley games / 60 Fulham games used (CurrentSeason).

Result probabilities: Burnley 37% | Draw 27% | Fulham 36%. Fair-value odds: Burnley 2.70 | Draw 3.70 | Fulham 2.78. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome exceeds 45%. The draw at 27% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.

Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 50% | BTTS probability 55% | Total xG 2.68. Over/Under 2.5 is close to a coin-flip at 50%/50% — the total xG of 2.68 sits near the 2.5 margin; this is a low-edge market from a Poisson standpoint. BTTS probability of 55% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.

Final Verdict

Poisson rates Burnley as the most likely outcome at 37% — marginal model lean. Note a divergence: in-form Fulham (1.30 PPG) cuts against the Poisson lean — consider the strength-adjusted model over surface-level form results. Draw probability of 27% warrants consideration of Double Chance or Draw No Bet on Burnley if the outright odds are short. The opposing side holds a 36% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.

Poisson projects 2.68 total expected goals, pointing to Over 2.5 at 50% probability — reasonable conviction, supported by form averaging 3.2 goals per game.

On the BTTS market, Poisson puts 55% on Yes. Form rates are neutral: Burnley 50% | Fulham 50%.

The outsider holds a 36% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should not be treated as one. Proportionate stakes are appropriate given the genuine contest the data projects.

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💡 Key Insights

H2H The H2H record is evenly balanced (1W–0D–0W), with no clear historical advantage.
Form Fulham lead on PPG: 1.30 vs 0.80 — in-form visitors may prove difficult to contain.
Form Burnley Poisson xG (1.35) exceeds their recent form scoring rate (1.10) — the model sees more attacking threat than recent results show.
Form Fulham Poisson xG (1.33) exceeds their form scoring rate (0.80) — matchup dynamics are elevating the model's expectation.
Form Form (PPG) favours Fulham but Poisson leans Burnley (37%) — divergence worth monitoring.

🏟️ Match Context

• Fixture: Burnley vs Fulham | Competition: Premier League, Regular Season - 23 | Venue: Turf Moor • Kick-off: Saturday 3 Feb 2024, 15:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing

📊 Statistical Prediction

• Poisson result probabilities: Burnley 37% | Draw 27% | Fulham 36% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 50% | BTTS 55% | xG Burnley 1.35 / Fulham 1.33 • Poisson strength factors: Burnley attack 0.690 / def 1.301 | Fulham attack 0.735 / def 1.135 | league avg home 1.728 / away 1.390 • Poisson stance: Burnley (37%) — low confidence — close contest

🧮 Prediction Model

1.35

Burnley xG

Expected Goals

1.33

Fulham xG

37%
27%
36%
Burnley Draw Fulham

55%

BTTS

76%

Over 1.5

50%

Over 2.5

28%

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 Burnley vs Fulham kick off?

Burnley vs Fulham kicked off at 15:00 on Saturday 3 February 2024 at Turf Moor.

What was the final score in Burnley vs Fulham?

Burnley 2 - 2 Fulham.

Where is Burnley vs Fulham being played?

The match is being played at Turf Moor.

What competition is Burnley vs Fulham part of?

Burnley vs Fulham is a Regular Season - 23 fixture in the Premier League (England).

Who is favourite to win Burnley vs Fulham?

Our statistical model gives Burnley a 37% chance of winning, Fulham a 36% chance, and a 27% chance of a draw — making Burnley the favourite.

Will both teams score in Burnley vs Fulham?

Our model estimates a 55% probability that both Burnley and Fulham will score (BTTS).

Will Burnley vs Fulham have over 2.5 goals?

Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 50%.

What is the head-to-head record between Burnley and Fulham?

Record (1 meetings): Burnley 1W | Draws 0 | Fulham 0W.

What form are Burnley and Fulham in?

Burnley (all comps): 2W-2D-6L in 10 | 0.80 PPG | GF 1.30 / GA 1.50 | L5 W-L-L-D-L. Fulham (all comps): 4W-1D-5L in 10 | 1.30 PPG | GF 1.80 / GA 1.60 | L5 L-L-W-L-D.

🧮 Model Insight

Where the Numbers Come From

Working from Burnley's attack rating (0.69) and Fulham's defence rating (1.14), the model arrives at 1.35 expected goals for the home side. Flip it around — Fulham's attack (0.73x) against Burnley's defence (1.30x) — and the away total comes out at 1.33.

These ratings are built from 22/60 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.

The Exact-Score Picture

Run the expected-goals figures through the full scoreline distribution and 1-1 emerges as the single most likely result, at 13.9%. Close behind: 0-0 (8.4%), 2-1 (8.3%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 31% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.

Most Likely Outcome

Burnley Win

37%

Burnley

2.72

27%

Draw

3.65

36%

Fulham

2.79

Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines

1 – 1

12.3%

Draw

Most likely

1 – 0

9.3%

Home win

0 – 1

9.1%

Away win

Expected Goals & Win Odds

1.35

Burnley xG

Total xG

2.68

1.33

Fulham xG

37%
27%
36%
BurnleyDrawFulham

2.72

37%

Home win

3.65

27%

Draw

2.79

36%

Away win

Goals Markets

75%

Over 1.5

1.33

25%

Under 1.5

4.00

50%

Over 2.5

2.00

50%

Under 2.5

2.00

28%

Over 3.5

3.57

72%

Under 3.5

1.39

13%

Over 4.5

7.69

87%

Under 4.5

1.15

Match Markets

Both Teams to Score

55%

BTTS Yes

1.81

45%

BTTS No

2.23

Clean Sheet

26%

Burnley

3.78

26%

Fulham

3.87

Win to Nil

10%

Burnley

10.26

9%

Fulham

10.80

Score Probability Matrix (%)

H \ A 0 1 2 3 4 5
0 6.8 9.1 6.0 2.7 0.9 0.2
1 9.3 12.3 8.2 3.6 1.2 0.3
2 6.3 8.3 5.5 2.4 0.8 0.2
3 2.8 3.7 2.5 1.1 0.4 0.1
4 1.0 1.3 0.8 0.4 0.1
5 0.3 0.3 0.2 0.1

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

Model Internals
λ Home (xG) 1.352
λ Away (xG) 1.329
Total xG 2.681
League avg home goals 1.728
League avg away goals 1.390
Burnley attack strength 0.690
Burnley defence strength 1.301
Fulham attack strength 0.735
Fulham defence strength 1.135
Data phase CurrentSeason
Games used (H/A) 22 / 60

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most likely scoreline for Burnley vs Fulham?

Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 13.9%.

How many goals are Burnley and Fulham expected to score?

The model projects 1.35 expected goals for Burnley and 1.33 for Fulham, a combined total of 2.68.

How confident is the prediction model for Burnley vs Fulham?

Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 37%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.

📈 Form Insight

Recent Form Overview

Across their last 60 outings, Burnley have picked up 1.67 PPG on a 29W 13D 18L record — W-L-L-D-L across the most recent five. The sample for Burnley is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.

Fulham's form line: 22W 11D 27L from 60 games, 1.28 PPG, last five L-L-W-L-D. The sample for Fulham 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 — 1.67 PPG for Burnley against 1.28 for Fulham. Neither side arrives with a clear form advantage.

How They Fare by Venue

On home soil, Burnley have posted 1.73 PPG from 30 outings (16W 4D 10L).

On the road, Fulham have gone 8W 5D 17L from 30 away games — 0.97 PPG when travelling.

Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Burnley come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.

Attack vs Defence

Burnley are averaging 1.58 goals scored and 1.20 conceded per game recently; Fulham are on 1.38 scored and 1.48 conceded.

Defensively: Burnley have kept a clean sheet in 35% of their games — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.

Last 60 Results — Premier League

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

Burnley

Burnley

Blended
W L L D L
Fulham

Fulham

Blended
L L W L D
60 Played 60
29/13/18 W / D / L 22/11/27
1.67 Points Per Game 1.28
1.58 Avg Goals Scored 1.38
1.20 Avg Goals Conceded 1.48
2.78 Avg Goals / Game 2.87
21 Clean Sheets 15
31 BTTS 31
34 Over 2.5 Games 37
Burnley

Burnley

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
Fulham

Fulham

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What form are Burnley and Fulham in coming into this match?

Burnley have gone 29W 13D 18L in their last 60 games (1.67 PPG), while Fulham have gone 22W 11D 27L in their last 60 (1.28 PPG).

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

Burnley's home record (1.73 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Burnley at home: 1.73 PPG; Fulham away: 0.97 PPG.

Have Burnley or Fulham been keeping clean sheets recently?

Burnley have kept a clean sheet in 35% of their recent games, Fulham in 25%.

⚔️ Rivalry Insight

The Rivalry So Far

These sides have met 4 times that we have on record, stretching back to December 2023 — a rivalry that has played out across roughly 2 years. Every recorded meeting has come in Premier League. They last met on 21 March 2026, roughly 4 months ago.

Notable Numbers

There's a clear current trend here: Fulham have taken the last 2 head-to-head results.

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

Last 4 Meetings

Burnley

1

Burnley

1

Draws

Fulham

2

Fulham

Recent Meetings

Fulham
3–1
21 Mar 26
Burnley
Burnley
2–3
13 Dec 25
Fulham
Burnley
2–2
03 Feb 24
Fulham
Fulham
0–2
23 Dec 23
Burnley

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the head-to-head record between Burnley and Fulham?

From 4 meetings on record, Burnley have won 1, Fulham have won 2, and 1 have been drawn.

When did Burnley and Fulham last play each other?

They last met on 21 March 2026, when Fulham 3-1 Burnley.

Who has won more matches between Burnley and Fulham?

Fulham have the better head-to-head record, with 2 wins from 4 meetings.

📈 Trading Insight

Early Goal Trends

Burnley see a goal before the break in 53% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 32% of the time. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 10% of those situations.

Full-Time Markets

BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Burnley 43%, Fulham 50% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.

Goals have flowed in these teams' recent matches — Over 2.5 has landed at 63% for Burnley and 57% for Fulham. Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 27% and 30% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.

On the defensive side: Burnley keep a clean sheet in 40% of their matches; Fulham in 33%.

📈

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

Burnley Burnley Blended
Metric All
(60 games)
Venue
(30 games)
Half-Time Metrics
1+ Goal Before HT 21/38
(55.3%)
10/19
(52.6%)
2+ Goals Before HT 12/38
(31.6%)
6/19
(31.6%)
0-0 HT → 1+ Goal 2nd Half 14/17
(82.4%)
8/9
(88.9%)
0-0 HT → 2+ Goals 2nd Half 9/17
(52.9%)
6/9
(66.7%)
Winning at HT 14/38
(36.8%)
6/19
(31.6%)
Lost Lead (Win HT → No Win FT) 1/38
(2.6%)
0/19
(0%)
Came From Behind (Lose HT → Draw/Win FT) 3/38
(7.9%)
2/19
(10.5%)
Full-Time Metrics
BTTS 31/60
(51.7%)
13/30
(43.3%)
Over 2.5 Goals 34/60
(56.7%)
19/30
(63.3%)
Over 3.5 Goals 15/60
(25%)
8/30
(26.7%)
Clean Sheet 21/60
(35%)
12/30
(40%)
Failed to Score 11/60
(18.3%)
6/30
(20%)
Fulham Fulham Blended
Metric All
(60 games)
Venue
(30 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 31/60
(51.7%)
15/30
(50%)
Over 2.5 Goals 37/60
(61.7%)
17/30
(56.7%)
Over 3.5 Goals 19/60
(31.7%)
9/30
(30%)
Clean Sheet 15/60
(25%)
8/30
(26.7%)
Failed to Score 19/60
(31.7%)
10/30
(33.3%)

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Do both teams usually score when Burnley play Fulham?

Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 43% of Burnley's recent matches and 50% of Fulham's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.

Is Burnley vs Fulham usually a high-scoring fixture?

Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 63% of Burnley's matches and 57% of Fulham's.

📰

Burnley and Fulham share the spoils in a 2-2 draw.

📝 Match Report

How It Unfolded

The points were shared at Turf Moor, Regular Season - 23, as Burnley and Fulham 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 Burnley 1.35 xG and Fulham 1.33 xG, a combined 2.68. The scoreboard read 2-2 for 4 actual goals. Both sides finished within a goal of their individual projections, so the scoreline sat close to the model's expected shape. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Burnley attack 0.69 / defence 1.30 against Fulham attack 0.73 / defence 1.14, drawn from 22/60 games (CurrentSeason).

On the result, the model split it Burnley 37% | Draw 27% | Fulham 36%, with Burnley to win its most likely call at 37%. The actual draw had been the model's second-ranked read at 27%, so the result diverged from the top call without being a shock.

Goals & Markets

The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 50%. The game delivered 4, so it went over — the model's lean was correct. Over 1.5 had been 76% and landed. Over 3.5 was 28% and came in. On both teams to score, the model sat at 55% and the match saw both sides score — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 59% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Burnley 57%, Fulham 62%), a base rate that agreed with today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 52%, which matched the both-scored outcome.

Trading Patterns vs Reality

Burnley's trading profile (60 games, 30 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 52% of their matches — today it did; they keep a clean sheet 35% of the time, and conceded here.

Fulham's trading profile (60 games, 30 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 52% of their matches — today it did.

Form vs Result

The form lines were close — Burnley 1.67 PPG, Fulham 1.28 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the draw fit that even billing. Burnley (home/away splits) shipped 2 against a 1.17 concession average — a leakier day than usual. Fulham (home/away splits) scored 2 against a 1.10 average — above their attacking norm.

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 — 50% Over 2.5 probability, 4 goals scored.
Model BTTS matched the model — 55% projected, both teams scored.
Trading Trading data backed up — the sides average 59% 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.