Martin Paterson favourite to score first against Wolves

David Edgar’s 90th minute strike against Cardiff on Saturday saw Burnley move four points clear of the drop zone with just two games left in the season.

This weekend sees the Clarets travel to Wolves in what can only be seen as a relegation six-pointer with Burnley knowing that a win will secure themselves a Championship place next season.

Sean Dyche’s men are on offer at 9/4 with Bet Victor to beat 22nd placed Wolves. Dean Saunders’ team are available at 13/10 with bwin whilst the draw is best priced at 12/5 with bet365.

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Leading odds comparison site Oddschecker.com can reveal that Burnley’s last two wins against Wolves have been to nil. The clarets to win to nil is available at 5/1 with Coral.

If you’re looking for goal scorers, look no further than Martin Paterson. The Burnley front man scored first against Wolves in the reverse fixture earlier in the season and is on offer at a generous 15/2 with bet365 to net first again this weekend.

The reverse fixture at Turf Moor earlier in the season resulted in a 2-0 win to the Clarets. A repeat of this score line is best priced at 19/1 with Bet Victor.

Four of the last five between the two have resulted in -2.5 goals, an option punters may look to back considering nine of Burnley’s last 11 have also resulted in -2.5 goals. The game to produce -2.5 goals is best priced at 5/6 with Stan James

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The Clarets are on offer at 13/16 to finish in the top 12 this season with Betfair, something only two wins from their final two games would guarantee.

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