Charlie Cummings gives his best bet on DraftKings Sportsbook for Sunday’s Premier League match between Burnley and Wolves.
So many matchups on Championship Sunday carry huge weight. Then we have Burnley facing Wolves. The bottom two teams in the standings have long been settled with the fact that they’re going to be relegated. But there’s still a measure of pride at stake; Wolves have been dead last most of the season, but can leapfrog Burnley into 19th with a win. That distinction may sound like window dressing, but it matters to the players, management, and the fans.
Burnley are +145 moneyline favorites for this one on DraftKings Sportsbook, with a draw available at +250. If you’re keen on an upset, Wolves are priced at +175. Let’s get into a prediction and pick for this matchup.
Burnley vs. Wolves Prediction, Pick
No need to harp on how bad these teams have been. Here’s all you need to know: Burnley are dead last in goals allowed and second to last in goals scored, while Wolves are dead last in goals scored and second to last in goals allowed. The two teams have been outscored by a combined total of 78 goals this season. Rough, rough stuff all around.
The reverse fixture was an absolute banger. Playing at Molineux Stadium, Burnley built up a 2-0 road lead in the first 30 minutes, only to see the Wolves get level by halftime. A tightly contested second half was settled by a winner right at the death as Lyle Foster provided the winner in the 95th minute. That gives hope for some excitement in this match.
Matches like this make for tough lineup choices. Teams heading into relegation often get hammered by transfer losses in the summer window; many of the regular starters for both clubs will be in different cities months from now. It’s not uncommon to see players ask to be removed from the starting lineup to protect their health before the summer window, especially if other clubs are showing interest. That makes this one awfully tough to handicap.
But Wolves have already prepared themselves for this. Since they were so far behind in the early going, they got ahead of the disappointment and made winter window sales, giving them a clear look at the youngsters. Players like Mateus Mané and Rodrigo Gomes have been regulars in the starting eleven as manager Rob Edwards looks ahead to next year. That extra level of cohesion and motivation is going to be a factor here; fewer players leaving with their heads hung makes all the difference in this kind of matchup. Wolves will get the win on the road and climb out of last place for the first time since August 31st, 2025. Now that’s a bit of resilience to be proud of.
Best Bet: Wolves Moneyline (+175)