Burnley vs Manchester United Betting Odds, Tips, Predictions, Preview 7th January 2026

When Manchester United come to Turf Moor for the Premier League match on Wednesday, Burnley will be hoping to use their home advantage to their advantage.

Burnley are placed 19th with 12 points after 20 matches. Manchester United occupy a position as sixth in the league on 31 points.

Burnley are out to avenge a disappointing loss against Manchester United in their most recent meeting. According to the bookmakers, the home side could be in for another tough ride, though as it looks like an fairly unequal pairing at Turf Moor.

Burnley scored eight times in the last ten outings for an average of 0.8 goals a game. They conceded 20 and managed one clean sheets.

Manchester United travel to their next away match this coming Wednesday having performed a tolerable average of 1.7 goals in ten matches. They scored a total of 17 goals, whilst shipping 14 goals against. An average of 1.4 goals against a game. They hung on to one clean sheets in this streak.

The latest encounter between these two teams was a belter of a 3-2 match. Are we in for a similar goal-fest this coming Wednesday?

Burnley vs Manchester United Prediction

Burnley Form

A draw was the best Burnley could muster in their previous three games. They claimed a 0-0 draw against Everton, before getting trounced 1-3 against Newcastle. Last time out, more disappointment followed as Brighton ran out 2-0 winners. Burnley did not win any of their last six Premier League matches at the Turf Moor. They came through these matches with a record of one draws and five defeats, in which they conceded 11 and scored three goals.

Manchester United Form

Manchester United currently look solid after going three matches unbeaten. They laid the groundworks by beating Newcastle with a 1-0 scoreline, before settling for a draw in a 1-1 game against Wolverhampton. Their latest match once again had them draw, this time 1-1 against Leeds. Manchester United claimed two wins against three draws and one defeat in their last six away matches in the Premier League. The scoreline from these matches reads nine goals conceded and 12 scored.

It seems both Manchester United and Burnley have some issues concerning their defence, as they seem to find themselves on the receiving end a bit too often lately. We believe the trend continues on Wednesday, and we are rooting for goals.

Burnley fought their way to zero wins and zero points from their last six games against teams inside the top six. They were on target four times in these matches, but also let in 15 goals. Manchester United recorded two wins from their last seven games against teams placed in the bottom six and collected 11 points. They scored 16 goals while conceding 12. Burnley claimed three wins, three draws as well as 14 defeats in the Premier League this season. Manchester United enjoy a record of eight wins, seven draws and five defeats in the Premier League.

Burnley vs Manchester United Squads

Burnley Squad

Parker will select the starting XI for the upcoming match against Manchester United from the following players (the statistics in the brackets represent goals scored and matches played in the Premier League this season):

Martin Dubravka (0/20), Max Weiss (0/0), Vaclav Hladky (0/0), Axel Tuanzebe (0/8), Connor Roberts (0/0), Hannes Delcroix (0/0), Hjalmar Ekdal (0/14), Joe Worrall (0/6), Jordan Beyer (0/0), Kyle Walker (0/19), Lucas Pires (0/6), Maxime Esteve (0/17), Oliver Sonne (1/6), Quilindschy Hartman (0/15), Florentino (0/16), Hannibal Mejbri (0/13), Josh Cullen (2/18), Josh Laurent (1/17), Lesley Ugochukwu (3/19), Marley Leuluai (0/0), Mike Tresor (0/4), Oliver Pimlott (0/0), Zian Flemming (5/15), Armando Broja (1/14), Ashley Barnes (0/2), Enock Agyei (0/0), Jacob Bruun Larsen (0/18), Jaidon Anthony (4/19), Jaydon Banel (0/1), Loum Tchaouna (1/16), Lyle Foster (2/13), Marcus Edwards (0/10), Zeki Amdouni (0/0).

Manchester United Squad

Listed below is the full squad of Manchester United players that the manager Ruben Amorim will choose from for the upcoming game:

Altay Bayindir (0/6), Senne Lammens (0/14), Tom Heaton (0/0), Ayden Heaven (0/9), Diego Leon (0/0), Diogo Dalot (1/18), Harry Maguire (1/8), Leny Yoro (0/20), Lisandro Martinez (0/8), Luke Shaw (0/20), Matthijs de Ligt (1/13), Noussair Mazraoui (0/9), Tyler Fredricson (0/1), Tyrell Malacia (0/1), Bruno Fernandes (5/17), Casemiro (4/18), Kobbie Mainoo (0/11), Manuel Ugarte (0/14), Mason Mount (3/15), Patrick Dorgu (1/19), Shea Lacey (0/1), Amad (2/15), Benjamin Sesko (2/16), Bryan Mbeumo (6/16), Chido Obi (0/0), Joshua Zirkzee (2/13), Matheus Cunha (4/17).

Burnley vs Manchester United Team News

At the time of writing, Burnley have four players on their injured and absent list as they prepare to meet Manchester United on Wednesday. Burnley have to alter their line-up, as both Hannibal Mejbri, Maxime Esteve, Joe Worrall and Oliver Sonne get a day in the shade.

Manchester United face a list of four absentees from the squad ahead of their next match on Wednesday against Burnley. Patrick Dorgu, Matheus Cunha, Matheus Cunha and Bruno Fernandes sit this one out for Manchester United, serving a suspension instead of travelling to meet Burnley.

Burnley vs Manchester United Lineups

Burnley vs Manchester United H2H

Supporters will be hoping to see a similarly thrilling encounter, as it turned out to be the last time Burnley played against Manchester United. It finished 3-2 in a great match between the pair. In last ten encounters between the clubs, Manchester United have been the dominant force winning six matches against Burnley. The bookies have Manchester United to win this match at best price odds of 8/11.

Burnley vs Manchester United Results

In the past ten matches between home side Burnley and Manchester United both teams found the back of the net six times. Best priced odds on both teams to score with the bookies are at 7/10.

Burnley vs Manchester United Betting Tips

Having scored just once lately in the Premier League, Josh Laurent will be eager to hit the target again, and the upcoming game presents an opportunity to step up. Manchester United hope Bruno Fernandes can inflict some damage on their upcoming opponents by adding to his tally of three Premier League goals in his last six Premier League games.

Burnley claimed a measly one home win in 10 most recent games at Turf Moor. However, they did draw two whilst losing seven. Manchester United won three of their last 10 away games, with four draws and three defeats as well. Both teams have been poor at keeping their opponents from scoring in their last 10 games, respectively. Burnley managed a clean sheet in two of their games at home, Manchester United kept a clean sheet in zero of their last 10.

Less than 2.5 goals came out four times in the past ten encounters between these two while both teams not to score was a winning bet four times. Burnley managed an average of one goal, with Manchester United averaging 1.7 goals. Burnley saw over 2.5 goals in five of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 0.8 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in five of the last ten outings for Manchester United, who managed to score 1.7 times in those matches.