Burnley vs Man Utd

Tournament: Premier League
Venue: Turf Moor, Burnley
Date: 07.01.2026
Time: 20:15 GMT

Burnley vs Man Utd Form

Burnley suffered a 2-0 defeat away to Brighton in their last match. Their recent form has been poor, winless in their last 11 matches and losing 9 of those.

Man Utd drew 1-1 away at Leeds in their last match. The Red Devils have been inconsistent recently having only won 2 of their last 7 matches, leading to the sacking of Ruben Amorim.

The last time these two teams met, Man Utd emerged victorious with a 3-2 win at Old Trafford.

Across the last six encounters, Man Utd have dominated, winning four, drawing two and losing only once against Burnley.

Man Utd have won 6 of their last 7 away matches against Burnley in all competitions.

Burnley vs Man Utd Predicted Lineups

Burnley (4-3-3): Dúbravka; Pires, Estève, Ekdal, Walker; Laurent, Florentino, Ugochukwu; Anthony, Broja, Edwards

Man Utd (4-2-3-1): Lammens; Shaw, Martínez, Heaven, Dalot; Fernandes, Casemiro; Cunha, Mount, Dorgu; Sesko

Burnley have a lengthy injury list, with Cullen, Amdouni, Beyer, Roberts, Agyei, Worrall, Flemming, Foster, Tuanzebe and Mejbri all potentially missing. This severely limits Scott Parker's options.

Man Utd also have concerns, with Maguire, de Ligt, Mainoo, Fernandes, Mount, Diallo, Mbeumo and Mazraoui all doubtful or unavailable. Interim manager Darren Fletcher faces a selection headache.

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Burnley vs Man Utd Match Result Best Odds Bookmaker
Burnley Win 4/1 Sky Bet
Draw 3/1 Betfred
Man Utd Win 8/11 BetMGM

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Burnley vs Man Utd Match Prediction

Burnley come into this clash in serious trouble after their defeat at Brighton extended their winless run to 11 Premier League games and left them firmly stuck in the relegation zone.

Historical form offers little encouragement either, with the Clarets failing to beat Manchester United at Turf Moor in their last seven league meetings and scoring just once across that entire run.

United, meanwhile, begin life after Ruben Amorim following his dismissal, with Darren Fletcher stepping in to lead a side that has managed only three league wins since October.

Both teams are badly out of form, but United’s superior individual quality — even in transition — may still give them the edge in what could be a nervy, low-margin contest.

Expect a tight game, with Burnley’s lack of goals and confidence potentially proving costly again.

Score Prediction: Burnley 0-2 Man Utd

Burnley vs Man Utd Match Prediction

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Matheus Cunha has attempted 3+ shots in 6 of their last 7 apps.
Best odds of 4/9 with bet365.

Matheus Cunha has scored or assisted in 4 of their last 6 apps.
Best odds of 1/1 with Paddy Power.

Matheus Cunha has recorded 1+ shots on target in 5 of their last 6 apps.
Best odds of 3/10 with Sky Bet.

Kyle Walker has been carded in 2 of their last 3 apps.
Best odds of 4/1 with Sky Bet.

Patrick Dorgu has won 2+ fouls in 4 of their last 4 apps.
Best odds of 1/3 with bet365.

Burnley vs Man Utd Match Prediction

Our Bet Builder tip for Burnley vs Man Utd is: 

Matheus Cunha - To Score or Assist
Casemiro - 2+ Fouls Committed
Jaidon Anthony - 2+ Fouls Won

The bet builder comes in at a best price of 5/1 with bet365.

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