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Premier League: Manchester United vs Burnley – Betting preview

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Ace Football previews the Premier League game between Manchester United and Burnley who meet up on Saturday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.

Burnley head over to the Old Trafford this coming Saturday to face title favourites Manchester United in a round 3 match in the Premier League.

A glance at the Premier League table reveals that the current difference between the teams is two points and five places.

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Team form: Manchester United vs Burnley

Manchester United Form

In their last three matches, Manchester United lost 0-1 against Arsenal, drew 1-1 with Fulham and recorded a 2-2 draw with Grimsby. Manchester United only managed one meagre home win from a possible six at Old Trafford in the Premier League. They also drew two and lost three of these six encounters, in which they scored three and conceded five goals.

Burnley Form

Burnley won twice in their last three matches, but began by losing 3-0 against Tottenham, before beating Sunderland 2-0. Another win followed, this time by 2-1 against Derby. Burnley managed to win just once in their past six away games in the Premier League. On top of winning once they also drew two as well as losing three, while scoring ten time and letting in eight.

Betting facts for Manchester United and Burnley

Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Manchester United and Burnley. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.

  • In 9 of the last 11 Manchester United matches in the Premier League, the sum of goals was under 2.5
  • In the last 6 Manchester United home matches in the Premier League, the sum of goals was under 2.5
  • In 11 of the last 13 Manchester United matches in the Premier League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In the last 6 Manchester United home matches in the Premier League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • Manchester United have lost 3 of the last 4 home matches in the Premier League while scoring less than 0.5 goals
  • In 12 of the last 14 Burnley away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 9 of the last 11 Burnley away matches in the Premier League, the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In 8 of the last 10 Burnley matches in the Premier League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • Burnley have lost 4 of the last 5 matches in the Premier League while scoring less than 1.5 goals
  • Burnley have lost 3 of the last 4 matches while scoring less than 0.5 goals

In-form players: Manchester United vs Burnley

Amad is the most prolific Premier League marksman for the home team, scoring twice recently. The Clarets look to Josh Cullen, hoping he can add to his current total of two Premier League goals in his latest games.

Betting markets: Manchester United vs Burnley

Full-time result

Manchester United claimed four wins, drew three and lost three of their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. Burnley won six, drew two and lost two of their last 10 games away. Manchester United have not lost to Burnley in 4 consecutive home meetings.

Both teams to score

Manchester United scored the first goal of the match in four games from a possible ten. Burnley scored the opening goal in five of a possible ten games. Burnley should feel cheery over the chances of getting at least one goal in on Saturday, as Manchester United only managed one clean sheets in the previous 10 matches. Burnley claimed three clean sheets in their last 10 games. Manchester United have scored in 4 consecutive home meetings with Burnley.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals came out five times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Manchester United, who scored an average of 1.5 goals along the way. Of the last ten games for Burnley, six had more than 2.5 goals, while they managed to score an average of 1.8 times goals per game.

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