West Ham United faces Burnley in the 11th round of the Premier League this Saturday, November 8, 2025, at the London Stadium, in London. The match, scheduled for 3pm local time, represents a direct confrontation in the fight against relegation, with West Ham in 18th place and Burnley in 17th. Both teams are looking for points to escape the relegation zone, in a game that could change the table before the international break.
West Ham coach Nuno Espírito Santo leads the team after the recent 3-1 victory over Newcastle, while Burnley’s Scott Parker deals with the defeat to Arsenal in the last round. The live broadcast takes place on Peacock in the United States, and in Brazil, options include Disney+ Premium for high definition streaming. Referee Michael Salisbury referees the duel, known for averaging 3.22 cards per game this season.
West Ham and Burnley have had irregular campaigns, with West Ham having just seven points from ten matches and Burnley with ten. The record favors the Hammers, who are unbeaten in their last six league clashes against the Clarets.
Confrontation history sets expectations
The teams meet for the first timeez in the 2025/26 season, but the recent past points to balance. West Ham are unbeaten to Burnley in six Premier League games, with three wins and three draws.
Since 2010, when Burnley won 2-1 at home, the Hammers have remained unbeaten in high-scoring duels, recording eight wins and three draws in 11 matches.
This sequence boosts West Ham’s confidence, as they seek to break their streak of consecutive victories since February.
Confirmed lineups for the duel
West Ham adopts a 4-3-3 formation, with Alphonse Areola in goal and a defense led by Max Kilman. Lucas Paquetá, outstanding with three goals this season, plays in midfield alongside Jarrod Bowen and Crysencio Summerville. Callum Wilson completes the attack.
- Goalkeeper: Alphonse Areola
- Defense: Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Jean-Clair Todibo, Max Kilman, El Hadji Malick Diouf
- Middle: Soungou Magassa, Tomáš Souček, Lucas Paquetá
- Attack: Jarrod Bowen, Callum Wilson, Crysencio Summerville
Burnley respond in 4-2-3-1, with Martin Dúbravka protecting the arc and Josh Cullen anchoring the middle. Jaidon Anthony, top scorer with four goals, gains space on the flanks, while Zian Flemming puts pressure on the opposing defense.
- Goalkeeper: Martin Dúbravka
- Defense: Kyle Walker, Axel Tuanzebe, Maxime Estève, Quilindschy Hartman
- Middle: Josh Cullen, Florentino Luís, Lesley Ugochukwu
- Attack: Jacob Bruun Larsen, Jaidon Anthony, Zian Flemming
These choices reflect tactical adjustments to balance defense and counterattacks, with a focus on quick transitions.
Featured players and absences
Injuries impact both teams. At West Ham, Konstantinos Mavropanos (thigh), Niclas Füllkrug, George Earthy and Łukasz Fabiański are out, forcing rotations in defense and attack. Paquetá, with 70 creativity rating, takes offensive leadership, creating 15 chances in the league.
Burnley loses Jordan Beyer (hamstrings), Connor Roberts (knee), Zeki Amdouni and Enock Agyei, weakening depth. Anthony, with a 16.2% shot conversion rate, leads the attack for the Clarets, who have the second-best shooting efficiency despite just 74 attempts in ten games.
These losses increase the pressure on the starters, with coaches prioritizing defensive compactness.
Tactical strategies on the field
Nuno Espírito Santo plans controlled possession, exploring the bands with Bowen and Summerville to isolate Wilson. West Ham averages 38% possession but converts well at home, with eight shots on target against Newcastle.
Parker, a former Hammers player, bets on quick counterattacks, using the speed of Anthony and Flemming. Burnley, with an average of 1.1 shots per game from its top scorer, prioritizes efficiency, tendingo lowest average attempts in the league.
The game could yield less than 2.5 goals, according to projections, given the mutual defensive fragility – West Ham with 24 conceded in 11 matches, Burnley with 20 in ten.
Broadcasts and global access
Fans in the US can access the game on Peacock, with HD coverage starting at 10am ET. In the UK, Sky Sports broadcasts live, while Australians use Stan Sport.
- Main platforms: Peacock (USA), Disney+ Premium (Brazil), Sky Sports (UK)
- Local times: 10am ET (US), 3pm GMT (UK), 1pm BRT (Brazil)
- Extra features: Livescore apps for real-time statistics such as ball possession and xG
These options guarantee broad reach, with legal links via betting partners for streaming.
The clash promises intensity, with West Ham favored by odds of 1.83 for a home win. Burnley are looking to repeat successes in direct games, such as against Wolves and Sunderland.
