Burnley vs Notts County Predictions, Picks & Odds – 08/08/2026

Carabao Cup · 1st Round

08 Aug 2026 Turf Moor Louis Hecq

Burnley vs Notts County – Best bets of the match

Bookmaker	1	X	2	Bonus info
William Hill	1.50	4.00	6.00	View Odds
Matchbook	1.52	4.40	6.60	View Odds
Coral	1.91	2.45	5.50	View Odds
Ladbrokes	1.91	2.45	5.50	View Odds
Virgin Bet	1.48	4.00	5.75	View Odds

Our prediction

1: Burnley to win

1.50 on William Hill

· Confidence Medium

Odds recorded on 07 Aug 2026 at 08:21 · Odds are subject to change

Burnley vs Notts County Preview

Burnley begin life back in the Championship under new manager Nicky Hayen, and the mood around Turf Moor is far from buoyant. The Clarets have not won a competitive fixture in nineteen attempts, a wretched sequence stretching back to last season's relegation campaign. Pre-season offered no relief either, with two draws and four defeats across six friendlies. New arrivals Lluc Castell, Ugo Raghouber, and Ben Amos will hope to inject fresh energy into a squad badly in need of a confidence boost.

Notts County arrive in Lancashire riding a wave of momentum after clinching promotion to League One via the play-offs, where they dispatched Salford City 3-0 in the final. Martin Paterson's side have added eight new faces over the summer, all eager to make their competitive bows. Their own pre-season form was patchy, with just one win from five outings, but the Magpies will fancy their chances of springing a surprise against a Burnley side so visibly short of belief.

Recommended Bets

	William Hill	Matchbook	Coral
Burnley to win	1.50	1.52	1.91
Under 2.5	2.05	·	2.05
BTTS Yes	1.80	1.82	1.85

Odds recorded on 07 Aug 2026 at 08:21 · Odds are subject to change

Burnley's home win at 1.50 represents the core selection here. Despite a wretched run of form stretching back nineteen matches without a victory, the Clarets retain a significant quality gap over League One opposition. Notts County won just once across five pre-season outings, and this is their first taste of third-tier football since 2014/15. Turf Moor should provide the lift Hayen's side need.

The over 2.5 goals market at 1.70 also appeals. Burnley's defensive fragility throughout pre-season, where they conceded in every friendly, suggests they remain vulnerable. Notts County, meanwhile, showed attacking intent in thumping Salford City 3-0 in the play-off final. Both sides have enough about them going forward to produce goals, even if the hosts ultimately prevail.

Backing both teams to score at 1.80 complements the selection. Burnley's leaky backline, still adjusting to Hayen's methods and featuring several new faces, could be caught cold by a Notts County side brimming with promotion confidence. Eight fresh signings give Martin Paterson options, and the Magpies will fancy causing problems on the break against a defence yet to find its footing.

Odds correct at time of publication.