Burton — West Ham Prediction, H2H and Probable Lineups — 14 February 2026
Burton
On February 14, 2026, in the fourth round of the FA Cup, Burton will host West Ham. The match is set to kick off at 13:15 Central European Time. Let’s take a closer look at the potential outcome of this clash.
Burton
Burton come into this match in fairly poor form. The League One side are on a five-match winless run, with three defeats and two draws. In their most recent game, Burton drew 2–2 away to Port Vale. Overall, their recent league matches have been very entertaining: the last six league games have all seen both teams score, and importantly, the last eight matches in all competitions have all finished with over 2.5 goals.
After 30 rounds, Burton sit 21st in League One, inside the relegation zone, although they are just one point away from 20th place. Their home form has also been disappointing, ranking 22nd in the league by this metric.
In the FA Cup, however, Burton’s run can be considered a success compared to last season, when they were eliminated in the second round. This year they have reached the fourth round, benefitting from relatively modest opposition. In the third round, Burton convincingly defeated National League side Boreham Wood 5–0.
This upcoming fixture against West Ham will be the first meeting in history between the two clubs.
West Ham
West Ham approach this match in fairly solid form, despite a difficult season overall. The team are currently enjoying a decent run of results: in their last six matches across all competitions, West Ham have suffered just one defeat, alongside three wins and two draws. In their most recent outing, they drew 1–1 at home against Manchester United. Before that, they secured a win over Burnley.
In the Premier League, however, West Ham remain in trouble. The club sit 18th in the table with 24 points, just two points behind Nottingham Forest in 17th place. Defensive issues continue to be a major concern, as West Ham have conceded 49 goals in 26 league matches, one of the worst records in the league.
In the FA Cup, West Ham progressed from the previous round by defeating Queens Park Rangers after extra time. Compared to last season, this already represents an improvement, as the team were eliminated in the third round of the competition last year.
Probable Lineups
- Burton: Collins, Hartridge, Vancooten, Godwin-Malife, Lofthouse, Evans, McKiernan, Revan, Krubally, Shade, Beesley
- West Ham: Hermansen, Diouf, Disasi, Mavropanos, Wan-Bissaka, Summerville, Potts, Soucek, Bowen, Fernandes, Castellanos
Key Facts and Head-to-Head
- Burton have failed to win in their last 5 matches.
- Burton’s last 8 matches have seen over 2.5 goals.
- In Burton’s last 6 matches, both teams scored.
- West Ham have won or drawn 5 of their last 6 matches.
- In 6 of West Ham’s last 7 matches, both teams scored.
- 4 of West Ham’s last 5 away matches have seen over 2.5 goals.
Burton — West Ham Prediction
The teams approach this fixture from very different competitive levels. Burton are struggling in League One and sit inside the relegation zone, while West Ham are fighting for survival in the Premier League. However, both sides share one clear pattern — their matches tend to be open and high-scoring. Burton’s last eight games have all produced over 2.5 goals, with both teams scoring in six consecutive matches. West Ham’s recent games follow a similar trend, with six of their last seven featuring goals for both sides and four of their last five away matches going over 2.5. Despite the gap in quality, Burton have nothing to lose and will likely approach the game aggressively at home. West Ham, meanwhile, cannot afford complacency and should look to settle the tie early. Given the defensive vulnerabilities on both sides and the strong recent scoring trends, an open match with several goals looks likely. My bet for this match: Total Over 2.5 goals at odds of 1.56.
