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Burnley W vs Durham W Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 2.96 expected goals for Burnley W and 1.54 for Durham W, a combined total of 4.50. That distribution gives Burnley W the largest share of the 1X2 market at 66%, with the draw at 16%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 82% for over 2.5 goals and 74% for both teams to score, with 2–1 the single most likely scoreline at 8%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 66% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.

This match has finished. The figures below are the model's estimate for the fixture, kept on the page for reference and study — they are not a betting tip, and nothing here has been edited after the final whistle.

Model pick

Burnley W win

66.4% probability

Moderate confidenceLow data42/100

Expected goals

2.96 – 1.54

Model version

poisson-v2

Cold start: only league-table or short-form data was available for these teams.

Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.

Why the model likes this

Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.

  • Burnley W home form

    10 points from their last 5 home matches in our dataset.

  • Durham W away threat

    Scored in 4 of their last 4 away fixtures.

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates Burnley W to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 66%, against 66% / 16% / 18% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 2.96 goals for Burnley W and 1.54 for Durham W, a combined 4.50 — an open game on paper.

Match result (1X2)

Burnley W win66%
Draw16%
Durham W win18%

Double chance 1X

82%

Double chance 12

84%

Double chance X2

34%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals94%
Over 2.5 goals82%
Over 3.5 goals65%
Both teams to score74%

Correct score

  • 2–17.5%
  • 3–17.4%
  • 2–25.8%
  • 3–25.7%
  • 4–15.5%

Recent form

Burnley W

  • 2026-09-26T11:00:00.000Z · H vs Bristol City W · 0-0 (D)
  • 2026-09-18T18:30:00.000Z · A vs Wolverhampton W · 0-3 (L)
  • 2026-09-13T13:00:00.000Z · H vs Sunderland W · 1-2 (L)
  • 2026-09-04T18:30:00.000Z · A vs Watford W · 0-0 (D)
  • 2026-01-18T13:00:00.000Z · A vs Manchester United W · 0-5 (L)

Durham W

  • 2026-10-21T18:00:00.000Z · H vs Birmingham City W · 0-5 (L)
  • 2026-10-18T13:00:00.000Z · A vs Burnley W · 2-3 (L)
  • 2026-10-04T11:00:00.000Z · H vs Newcastle United W · 0-3 (L)
  • 2026-09-30T18:00:00.000Z · H vs Manchester United W · 1-5 (L)
  • 2026-09-27T13:00:00.000Z · A vs Sheffield United W · 1-4 (L)

Head-to-head

Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.

Prediction conclusion

The model's leading selection is Burnley W win, at 66.4%. Its single most likely scoreline is 2–1.

It puts both teams scoring at 74% and over 2.5 goals at 82%.

A 66% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.

Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.