West Ham have the perfect weapon to guarantee three points vs Burnley, the stats don’t lie
West Ham are set to take on Burnley on Saturday in what could be a crucial clash for both sides in the battle for survival.
The Hammers are currently six points from safety, while the Clarets are 11. Therefore, a defeat for either side at Turf Moor may essentially condemn them to Championship football next season.
As a result, Nuno Espirito Santo will be desperate to pick a win, especially after West Ham’s form has picked up in recent weeks.
However, going into the game, the manager simply has to start Callum Wilson if he wants to take home three points.
Callum Wilson has an excellent record vs Burnley
Wilson’s career at West Ham has no doubt been an odd one.
Since signing in the summer, the striker has struggled to lock down a place in the starting XI.
This is despite Wilson scoring multiple crucial goals for West Ham, including the winner in a 2-1 victory over Tottenham last month.
Since then, the 33-year-old has continued to remain on the bench, but this needs to change on Saturday.
Stat: West Ham striker Callum Wilson has only scored more Premier League goals against his current side (12) than he has against Burnley (8).
— Central (@WestHam_Central) February 6, 2026
He’s netted in each of his last four against the Clarets and has seven goals in his last six against them. pic.twitter.com/Off5WMvisq
According to BBC Sport on 6 February, Wilson is ruthless against the Clarets and has netted eight times against them in the Premier League, with the striker only scoring more against West Ham at 12.
Therefore, with Wilson possessing such a good record, Nuno would be foolish not to start him.
The striker has already proven that he can be a big threat this campaign, and with Burnley often remaining compact at home, they need someone of Wilson’s talents to find the breakthrough.
West Ham’s record vs Burnley explained
West Ham no doubt have a great record against Burnley
In their last seven meetings, the Hammers are unbeaten, last losing at the end of the 2019-20 campaign.
On top of this, West Ham have a solid record at Turf Moor as well. In their last 10 visits in all competitions, they have only lost twice.
Therefore, Nuno will be hoping that this trend continues on Saturday, with the Hammers in dire need of a victory to close the gap on Nottingham Forest and Leeds.
If not, their drop into the second tier is almost a guarantee.