Burnley vs Wolverhampton prediction and probable lineups — May 24, 2026
On May 24, Burnley and Wolverhampton will close out what has been a truly disappointing Premier League campaign for both sides.
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Both teams have already been officially relegated to the Championship, so in terms of the league table, there’s nothing at stake in this match. Still, for the players and supporters, this is a matter of pride—a chance to end a tough season on a positive note.
Burnley’s return to the Premier League has been a tough ordeal. The team faced the same issues that plagued them in their previous top-flight stint: conceding too many goals, inconsistency at the back, and serious struggles converting chances. There were flashes of brilliance throughout the season, but Burnley just couldn’t find any stability.
For Wolverhampton, the situation might be even more painful. Just a couple of years ago, the club was pushing for European spots, but now they’re dropping out of the Premier League after a dreadful campaign. The Wolves collapsed during the spring stretch, dropped crucial points in key fixtures, and ultimately couldn’t escape the drop zone.
Interestingly, both sides head into this final round without any real pressure. These are often the games that turn out to be open and entertaining—when the result doesn’t weigh heavily on the players, the football can become much more free-flowing.
For the managers, it’s also a chance to take a look at those who might stick around for the Championship next season. So don’t be surprised to see some rotation and a few unexpected names in the starting lineups.
Burnley will surely want to give their home fans something to cheer about and finish the season with a victory at Turf Moor. But Wolverhampton won’t want to head into the Championship off the back of another defeat either.
So even without any league drama, this match could still deliver some classic English football—full of chances, mistakes, and open play.
My prediction: both teams to score – yes.
Probable lineups:
- Burnley: Weiss, Walker, Tuanzebe, Estève, Pires, Ugochukwu, Luís, Tchaouna, Mejbri, Anthony, Flemming.
- Wolverhampton: Sá, Krejčí, Bueno, Mosquera, Wolfe, André, Gomes, Gomes, Mané, Armstrong, Hee-chan.
