It is a real Super Sunday on the opening weekend of the 2026-27 EFL Championship season as Burnley host West Ham at Turf Moor.
Both teams were relegated from the Premier League last term, with each harbouring ambitions of a top-flight return at the first time of asking.
Burnley are now under the leadership of Nicky Hayen, who led Club Brugge to the 2023-24 Belgian Pro League title.
West Ham are still managed by Nuno Espirito Santo, and a number of their top players have remained to scrap it out in the Championship – including inspirational skipper Jarrod Bowen.
What a game we have in prospect, and here is a full match preview with some handy sports betting tips and the latest EFL Championship odds.
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Where can I watch Burnley vs West Ham in the UK?
Burnley vs West Ham will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football, with kick-off scheduled for 4pm UK time.
Burnley vs West Ham Preview
Recent results
Burnley failed to win any of their pre-season friendlies, suffering defeats to Cincinnati (3-1), Salt Lake (4-1), Ajax (2-1) and Torino (0-1), while drawing with Columbus (1-1) and Espanyol (2-2). The Clarets did beat Notts County in the first round of the EFL Cup, eventually prevailing 4-3 on penalties following a 1-1 draw at Turf Moor.
West Ham drew three of their pre-season fixtures vs Southend United (1-1), Rangers (0-0) and FC Magdeburg (1-1), though the East Londoners did claim a 5-0 victory over Stevenage. Like Burnley, the Hammers qualified for the second round of the EFL Cup courtesy of a 3-1 win vs Portsmouth at the London Stadium.
Head-to-head record
Burnley failed to win any of the last eight matches vs West Ham.
Last season’s meeting at Turf Moor finished 2-0 in the visiting side’s favour, while the Hammers also claimed a 3-2 victory on home soil.
Burnley vs West Ham Odds
*All odds are subject to change
Burnley are the slight underdogs ahead of kick-off, priced at 2.92 to claim the win. A victory for West Ham is at odds of 2.23, while the draw is 3.34.
Burnley vs West Ham Betting Tips
Anytime goalscorer – Taty Castellanos @ 2.33
Castellanos joined West Ham back in January and looks set to be the team’s main striker moving forward. The Argentine scored twice in the 3-1 victory over Portsmouth, and netted six times in the Premier League before suffering relegation. With quality operators behind him, Castellanos should have a field day in the Championship arena. Oh and lest we forget, the ex-Lazio ace scored vs Burnley at Turf Moor back in February!
Anytime goalscorer – Jarrod Bowen @ 3.05
Many analysts view Bowen as one of the best footballers to play in the Championship. Still only 29 and a full England international, he arrives in the second tier on the back of a nine-goal Premier League campaign. Bowen also scored in the win vs Pompey and should be on penalty duty, so at a great price he looks well worth backing in this market.
Both teams to score – Yes @ 1.55
But we expect both teams to get on the scoresheet here, especially with Burnley possessing their own potent attacking weapon in Zian Flemming – who is priced at 2.37 to score anytime. Wins have been hard to come by for the Clarets of late, but they have still netted at least one goal in seven of the last eight matches.
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