Turf Moor is set for a massive "relegation six-pointer" this Saturday, February 7, 2026, as Burnley hosts West Ham United. This Matchday 25 fixture is a desperate scramble for survival; the Clarets currently sit in 19th place (15 points), while the Hammers are just one spot above them in 18th (20 points).
With both sides currently in the drop zone and 17th-placed Nottingham Forest sitting on 26 points, the stakes couldn't be higher. For Burnley, a loss could be the final nail in the coffin, while West Ham needs a win to close the six-point gap to safety.
Match Details
Fixture: Burnley vs West Ham United
Competition: Premier League (Matchday 25)
Date: Saturday, February 7, 2026
Time: 15:00 GMT
Venue: Turf Moor, Burnley
Referee: Darren England
Pre-Match Analysis
Burnley: Parker’s Last Stand?
Scott Parker faces his former club under immense pressure. Burnley is currently on a soul-crushing 15-game winless run in the Premier League. Following a dismal 3-0 defeat at Sunderland on Monday, Parker blasted his players as "childish," highlighting a severe lack of intent.
The Clarets have struggled at both ends of the pitch, and the psychological burden of being 11 points from safety is beginning to show. At Turf Moor, they have managed only two wins all season. Parker must find a way to galvanize a squad that veteran defender Kyle Walker described as "unacceptable" after their last outing.
West Ham: The Nuno Effect
Nuno Espírito Santo has struggled to turn the Hammers' fortunes around since replacing Graham Potter in September. West Ham arrives following a heartbreaking 3-2 loss to Chelsea, a match that ended in a heated fracas and a red card for key defender Jean-Clair Todibo.
Despite sitting in the relegation zone, West Ham has been aggressive in the transfer market, bringing in Brazilian forward Pablo Felipe and Lazio’s Taty Castellanos in January. With the league's worst defensive record (48 goals conceded), Nuno will be desperate for his new attacking reinforcements to outscore their defensive frailties in this must-win encounter.
Team News & Injury Reports
Burnley Team News
The Clarets are dealing with a severe injury crisis at the worst possible time:
Out: Josh Cullen (ACL), Zeki Amdouni, Jordan Beyer, Connor Roberts, and Mike Trésor are all sidelined.
Ineligible: James Ward-Prowse cannot face his parent club, West Ham, leaving a massive creative void in midfield.
Doubtful: Maxime Estève is facing a late fitness test.
Player to Watch: Lyle Foster. The striker will be the primary target for a team desperate for a clinical edge.
West Ham Team News
Nuno enjoys a much healthier squad, though he is missing a defensive pillar:
Suspended: Jean-Clair Todibo is out following his red card for violent conduct against Chelsea.
Out: Veteran keeper Lukasz Fabianski remains unavailable.
Available: Adama Traoré and Konstantinos Mavropanos are available despite their involvement in the Chelsea scuffle.
Player to Watch: Taty Castellanos. The January signing is expected to lead the line and provide the clinical finishing West Ham has lacked all season.
Predicted Starting Lineups
Burnley (3-4-2-1):
Dúbravka; Tuanzebe, Humphreys, Estève; Kyle Walker, Florentino Luís, Ugochukwu, Lucas Pires; Marcus Edwards, Jaidon Anthony; Lyle Foster.
West Ham (4-2-3-1):
Aréola; Wan-Bissaka, Kilman, Mavropanos, El Hadji Diouf; Soucek, Mateus Fernandes; Bowen, Pablo Felipe, Summerville; Taty Castellanos.
Head-to-Head (H2H) and Key Stats
Reverse Fixture: West Ham won a thriller 3-2 in November 2025.
Turf Moor History: West Ham is unbeaten in their last three visits to Burnley.
Defensive Woes: West Ham has the most goals conceded in the league (48), while Burnley is second with 47.
Burnley's Drought: The Clarets have failed to win any of their last nine 3pm Saturday kick-offs.
Prediction: Burnley 1–1 West Ham
This will be a nervy, high-tension encounter between two of the league's leakiest defenses. While Burnley is desperate and playing at home, the loss of Ward-Prowse's delivery is a massive blow. West Ham has more individual quality, but their defensive inconsistency and the absence of Todibo suggest they might struggle to keep a clean sheet. A high-scoring draw feels like the most probable outcome.
Top Betting Tips:
Both Teams to Score: Yes. Both defenses are porous, and the "must-win" nature of the game should force openings.
Match Result: Draw. Both teams have shown a recent inability to close out games.
Total Goals: Over 2.5. History and recent form suggest goals are guaranteed when these two meet.
