Premier League: Manchester City vs Burnley – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the Premier League round 6 match between Manchester City and Burnley and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

When Burnley come to Etihad Stadium for the Premier League match on Saturday, Manchester City will be hoping to use their home advantage to their advantage.

The two teams enter the match at Etihad Stadium with three points separating them in the Premier League standings.

Form: Manchester City vs Burnley

Manchester City Form

Manchester City are unbeaten in their last three matches, first beating SSC Napoli 2-0, and then drawing 1-1 with Arsenal. They were back as winners when they defeated Huddersfield 0-2. Manchester City have been in potent form at Etihad Stadium, winning no less than five of the past six Premier League matches here. They also hammered in 14 goals, while letting in six as they also lost once.

Burnley Form

In their past three games, Burnley lost 0-1 against Liverpool, drew 1-1 with Nottingham Forest, and lost 1-2 against Cardiff. Burnley claimed just one win from the last six away games in the Premier League. They also drew one and were defeated four times, as they were outscored by 11 goals to eight.

Betting stats for Manchester City and Burnley

Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Manchester City and Burnley. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.

In-form players: Manchester City vs Burnley

Jaidon Anthony shows decent form right now for Burnley, as he scored three goals in his last six games in the Premier League. The visitors need more from him, though, when facing Manchester City, who are strong favourites on Saturday. Siding with Erling Haaland also look a nice prospect as he scored seven goals in his last six Premier League matches.

Betting markets: Manchester City vs Burnley

Full-time result

Manchester City claimed eight wins in their previous 10 matches at Etihad Stadium across all tournaments. They lost two as well, while visitors Burnley won five of their last 10 away matches. They drew two and lost three. Manchester City have not lost to Burnley in 18 consecutive meetings.

Both teams to score

Manchester City scored the first goal of the game an impressive nine times out of the last ten games. Interestingly, Burnley scored the opening goal of the match in just two of their last ten games. Manchester City probably enjoy the prospect of scoring this coming Saturday, as Burnley managed only one clean sheets in the previous 10 matches. The former claimed five clean sheets in their last 10 matches. Manchester City have scored in 13 consecutive home meetings with Burnley.

Total goals

Manchester City saw over 2.5 goals in six of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 2.4 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in five of the last ten outings for Burnley, who managed to score one time in those matches.