Burton Albion host Premier League side West Ham United in what promises to be a demanding FA Cup challenge for the League One outfit. Therefore, our prediction firmly points toward a 2-1 away win. Gary Bowyer’s side have struggled for consistency, winning just one of their last five and taking only 1.00 point per game at home. Defensive stability is a major concern: the Brewers concede 1.75 goals per match at home, have kept zero clean sheets in that period, and still miss injured duo Jones and Webster, limiting their rotation options at the back.
The Hammers, meanwhile, head into the match with far greater quality, though their form has been mixed. Nuno Espirito Santo's men average 1.50 goals scored and 1.50 conceded, while their away form (1.50 PPG) suggests they can navigate tricky fixtures. The Hammers’ biggest boost is squad depth: Callum Wilson and Soungoutou Magassa are pushing to start after impactful bench appearances in the draw with Manchester United, giving Nuno Espirito Santo fresh attacking options.
Burton’s spirit and attacking approach may cause moments of danger, but the gulf in class—technically and physically—makes West Ham heavy favourites to progress. Therefore, we predict Away Win, alongside Wilson to Score and Over 2.5 goals as both sides average high-scoring games (3.30 & 3.00).
This FA Cup match will be played on Saturday 14 February 2026 at 12:15.
What is our Burton vs West Ham prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Burton 1 - 2 West Ham
Burton vs West Ham Betting Tips
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -500 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -188 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Callum Wilson @ -105 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Callum Wilson @ 375 Odds
- To be Booked: Terence Vancooten @ 275 Odds
- Asian Handicap: West Ham -0.5 @ -267 Odds
- European Handicap: West Ham +1 @ -1200 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 7.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 162 Odds
- Double Chance: 12 @ -600 Odds
- Draw No Bet: West Ham to Win @ -800 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: West Ham to Win/West Ham to Win @ -105 Odds
- Clean Sheet: West Ham - No @ -150 Odds
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View OfferBurton Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | lldld | 0.80 |
| Home | lwdl | 1.00 |
| Away | lwlld | 0.67 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 25% | 17% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.30 | 3.25 | 3.33 |
| Scored | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 |
| Conceded | 1.80 | 1.75 | 1.83 |
| BTTS | 60% | 75% | 50% |
| Clean Sheets | 10% | 0% | 17% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 25% | 33% |
| Expected Goals | 1.38 | 1.66 | 1.19 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.48 | 1.32 | 1.59 |
West Ham Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wwlwd | 1.40 |
| Home | dlwwd | 1.33 |
| Away | lwlw | 1.50 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 33% | 50% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.00 | 2.83 | 3.25 |
| Scored | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 |
| Conceded | 1.50 | 1.33 | 1.75 |
| BTTS | 70% | 83% | 50% |
| Clean Sheets | 10% | 0% | 25% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 17% | 25% |
| Expected Goals | 1.32 | 1.38 | 1.22 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.67 | 1.45 | 1.99 |
Burton vs West Ham Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
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