Our Burnley U23 vs Wolverhampton U21 Prediction: 3-1
Burnley U23 vs Wolverhampton U21 in the England Premier League 2 is scheduled for an 18:00 GMT kick-off on Monday August 18, 2025. A 3-1 result in favor of the hosts is our top pick, yet with both sides creating chances, over 2.5 goals remains an appealing option.
This Burnley U23 vs Wolverhampton U21 prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Burnley U23's Last Match – Fulham U23 vs Burnley U23
Burnley U23 will be eager to respond after suffering a 3-5 England Premier League 2 defeat at the hands of Fulham U23 on April 29. In that match, Burnley U23 had 36% possession and 3 shots on target.
Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
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Fulham U23 | 64% | 0 (9) | - | 62 |
Burnley U23 | 36% | 0 (3) | - | 32 |
Wolverhampton U21's Last Match – Wealdstone vs Wolverhampton U21
Wolverhampton U21 must win to recover from their recent 1-2 England National League Cup defeat against Wealdstone on August 12 and regain momentum. In that match, Wolverhampton U21 recorded 40% possession, firing 2 shots on target.
Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
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![]() | 60% | 0 (3) | - | 41 |
![]() | 40% | 0 (2) | - | 36 |
Burnley U23 vs Wolverhampton U21 Stats
Key Stats
Burnley U23 | Wolverhampton U21 | |
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1.04 | Attacking Strength | 0.76 |
0.76 | Defence Strength | 1.29 |
1.7 | Points Per Game | 0.9 |
5/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
2/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
2/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
8/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
2 | Average Scored | 1.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Burnley U23 are averaging 2.0 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per match, while Wolverhampton U21 average 1.1 scored and 2.0 conceded per game.