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West Ham United U21 vs Burnley U21 Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - 23-10-2026
Oct 2318:00
Match Prediction
Expected score: West Ham United U21 3-1 Burnley U21
West Ham United U21DrawBurnley U21
Over 2.5 goalsYes (84%)
Both teams to scoreYes (75%)
West Ham United U21 host Burnley U21 at Rush Green Stadium in a Premier League 2 Division One fixture where the hosts carry a significant structural advantage. West Ham sit 19th with 5 points from 5 games; Burnley are bottom with 3 points from the same tally. The gap in recent output and league position suggests a clear hierarchy, though Burnley's ability to score at volume—1.60 per game across the season—means this is unlikely to be a one-sided affair.
Team form
West Ham United U21
West Ham's recent record shows volatility. They lost 2-4 away to Norwich City last time out, a heavy defeat that followed a 4-2 cup win at Braintree. Over their last five matches they have scored 10 and conceded 6, a 2.0 and 1.2 per-game average respectively. The 1-0 home victory over Liverpool U21 on 14 September stands as their most impressive result, though they have not strung together consecutive league wins. They arrive without momentum but with a home ground advantage and a superior points tally.
Burnley U21
Burnley are in genuine distress. One win and four losses in their opening five league games leaves them rooted to the bottom. Their most recent outing, a 0-1 home defeat to Aston Villa, extended a run in which they have conceded 6 goals in 5 matches—a 1.2 per-game rate that matches West Ham's. The 4-1 demolition of Derby County on 18 September remains their sole league bright spot, but they have not won since. Away form is a particular concern: they lost 0-1 at Nottingham Forest and 0-1 at Fleetwood Town in their last two road trips.
Head-to-head
No head-to-head record exists between these two U21 sides in the available data.
Key factors
Home advantage at Rush Green is material here. West Ham's 1-0 win over Liverpool U21 demonstrates they can compete against quality opposition on their own turf. Burnley's away record is alarming—two consecutive defeats on the road without scoring. West Ham's season average of 1.40 goals per game is modest, but their recent five-game output of 2.0 per game suggests they are finding rhythm. Burnley's defensive frailty (2.00 conceded per season, 1.2 in recent games) is the critical vulnerability. The betting market will likely price West Ham as clear favourites; the question is whether Burnley's attacking threat (1.60 per season) can exploit a West Ham defence that has conceded 9 in 5 league games.
Prediction
West Ham's home status, superior league position, and recent goal-scoring form all point to a hosts' advantage. Burnley arrive without a win in their last four and have scored zero in their last two away games. The model suggests West Ham should dominate possession and territory. However, Burnley have shown they can score—8 goals in their last five matches—and a West Ham defence that has shipped 1.80 per game on average leaves room for the visitors to threaten. A fairly open contest is likely, with West Ham the clear favourites to control proceedings.
West Ham United U21 are the expected winners. The hosts' home advantage, superior standing, and recent form all support a home victory. Both teams are likely to score given Burnley's attacking output and West Ham's defensive record, with the match tilting towards a multi-goal outcome.
Match info
Tournaments:
Premier League 2 Division One(Regular Season)
Referee:
P. Johnson
Stadium
Rush Green Stadium, London
Statistics
Odds Comparison
Recent Form
West Ham United U21
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Burnley U21
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Injuries & Suspensions
Lineups
Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Tottenham Hotspur U21 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 13 |
| 2 |  Chelsea U21 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 12 |
| 3 |  Nottingham Forest U21 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 12 |
| 4 |  Liverpool U21 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 5 |  Southampton U21 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 10 |
| 6 |  Sunderland U21 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 7 |  Fulham U21 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 8 |  Norwich City U21 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 9 |  AFC Bournemouth U21 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 10 |  Manchester United U21 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 9 |
| 11 |  Everton U21 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8 |
| 12 |  Aston Villa U21 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8 |
| 13 |  Crystal Palace U21 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| 14 |  Derby County U21 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 |
| 15 |  Reading U21 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 |
| 16 |  Leeds United U21 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 |
| 17 |  Brentford U21 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| 18 |  Brighton U21 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| 19 |  West Ham United U21 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| 20 |  Stoke City U21 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 21 |  Arsenal U21 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 4 |
| 22 |  Manchester City U21 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 23 |  Burnley U21 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
| 24 |  Blackburn Rovers U21 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 25 |  Ipswich Town U21 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 26 |  Wolves U21 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 27 |  Middlesbrough U21 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| 28 |  Birmingham City U21 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 29 |  West Bromwich Albion U21 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 30 |  Leicester City U21 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 31 |  Newcastle United U21 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
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