Burton vs West Ham Prediction and Betting Tips for the FA Cup tie on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at 12:15 GMT. The game at Pirelli Stadium is live on TNT Sports 1. Check our FA Cup Predictions for this David versus Goliath clash today.
This is the first ever competitive meeting between these two sides in their history. Burton are the current leading scorers in the tournament with 14 goals so far. Can the League One strugglers actually keep this momentum going against a top flight opponent?
Gary Bowyer has seen his side excel in cup competitions despite their league struggles. Scoring 14 goals against non league opposition was impressive, but West Ham is a different beast entirely. The atmosphere at the Pirelli Stadium will certainly be hostile for the top flight visitors.
Tyrese Shade is currently leading the cup scoring charts with five goals in two games. He is likely to lead the line alongside Fabio Tavares. Losing Charlie Webster and Finn Delap to injury remains a major blow for the Brewers' midfield stability today.
Burton have not won any of their last five matches across all competitions lately. They were held to a 2-2 draw by Port Vale in their most recent league outing. Surviving in League One is the priority, but a cup upset is tempting.
Nuno Espirito Santo has improved the Hammers' form with 10 points from 15 available. The late draw against Manchester United was painful, but the performance levels are high. They have a great recent record against teams from League One or lower divisions lately.
Crysencio Summerville is the danger man for the visitors right now. He has been involved in five goals in his last four cup outings. With Jarrod Bowen and Adama Traore also available, the Hammers possess plenty of pace to hurt the Burton defense.
Axel Disasi or Max Kilman will step in for the suspended Jean-Clair Todibo. Alphonse Areola starts in goal as Lukasz Fabianski remains out with a back issue. It is a big chance for these FA Cup Predictions to come true for the favorites.
West Ham manager Nuno Espírito Santo is preparing his squad for Saturday’s FA Cup clash against Burton Albion, confirming Alphonse Areola will start in goal. While Jean-Clair Todibo is suspended and Pablo remains sidelined with a long-term injury, the rest of the squad is available. Nuno intends to rotate his lineup, offering vital minutes to fringe players as the Hammers aim to progress.
| GK | I. Pandur |
| DF | L. Coyle, J. Egan, C. Hughes |
| MF | P. McNair, R. Slater, A. Hadžiahmetović, R. Giles J. Gelhardt |
| FW | K. Joseph, O. McBurnie |
| OUT |
E. Matazo(QUES),
D. Gyabi(QUES),
M. Belloumi(OUT)
|
| GK | R. Sánchez |
| DF | M. Gusto, J. Acheampong, B. Badiashile, J. Hato |
| MF | M. Caicedo, A. Santos P. Neto, E. Fernández, A. Garnacho |
| FW | L. Delap |
| OUT |
R. James(QUES),
F. Jørgensen(QUES),
T. Adarabioyo(QUES),
M. Cucurella(OUT),
R. Lavia(OUT),
D. Essugo(OUT),
J. Gittens(OUT),
L. Colwill(OUT)
|
West Ham enters this clash as heavy favorites despite their 18th position in the top flight. They have picked up 10 points from their last 5 league games. This shows a clear improvement in overall performance levels under Nuno. The gulf in quality between the Premier League and League One is usually too large for an upset to occur at the Pirelli Stadium.
The Hammers have a stellar record against lower league opposition in recent years. They have won their last 5 ties against teams from the third tier or below. With stars like Crysencio Summerville involved in 5 goals lately, they should have too much attacking power. Burton has only 1 win in their last 6 games, making a home victory seem quite unlikely.
This fixture features two teams that have struggled defensively while maintaining some attacking threat. Burton has scored 14 goals in the competition so far, which is the highest for any team at this level. Their matches often involve multiple goals due to their open style of play. They scored 2 goals in their most recent draw and conceded 3 in the game before.
West Ham has seen over 1.5 goals in 4 of their last 5 matches across all competitions. Their recent 1-1 draw with Manchester United followed a series of high scoring league results. Since both teams are desperate for a positive result to boost confidence, we expect an attacking game. The visitors will likely find the net multiple times against a shaky League One defense.
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West Ham are strong favorites due to their Premier League status and improved form, though Burton's cup scoring record is quite impressive.
The Burton vs West Ham FA Cup match will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 1 and ESPN.
Kick-off is scheduled for 12:15(GMT) on Saturday, February 14, 2026.
Yes, the Hammers are missing Lukasz Fabianski and Pablo Felipe, while Jean-Clair Todibo is currently serving a suspension.
No, this is actually the first ever competitive meeting between these two clubs in football history.
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