Manchester United vs Burnley Betting Odds, Tips, Predictions, Preview 30th August 2025

Manchester United hope to live up to their early billing as the Premier League title favourites on Saturday when they welcome Burnley over to the Old Trafford for a round 3 match.

Looking at the Premier League standings, the current difference between the sides is two points and five places.

They are not exactly up to a dream opening on the new season as Manchester United have had to settle for a single point so far in the Premier League.

The match on Saturday has all the makings of a tight battle as Manchester United and The Clarets look to bag a crucial win in the process.

Manchester United have a hard time getting on the scoreboard these days, as they managed a poorly eight goals in their previous ten matches. That is an average of 0.8 goals per game, in which they conceded 15 goals, or 1.5 goals per game. Furthermore, they fought their way to two clean sheets in this run.

The Clarets managed a bearable 12 goals from their past ten games, creating an average of 1.2 goals per game. They conceded 16 goals in total, and while claiming one clean sheets, they conceded 1.6 goals an average per game.

It finished all square on when Manchester United last faced Burnley. With both denying to back down, the scoreboard said 1-1 in the end. The best betting odds on a draw at full-time with the bookies are at 4/1.

Manchester United vs Burnley Prediction

Manchester United Form

Manchester United claimed two draws in their previous three matches, where they lost 0-1 against Arsenal. Afterwards, they recorded a 1-1 draw with Fulham, before also drawing 2-2 with Grimsby. Manchester United just have a single home win to show from their efforts in the past six Premier League matches at the Old Trafford. 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 claimed just one win from the last six away games in the Premier League. They also drew two and were defeated three times, as they were outscored by ten goals to eight.

The draw could easily be picked out as the value bet this coming Saturday, since Manchester United have settled for a stalemate quite often recently. Burnley could also be satisfied with a point at Old Trafford.

Manchester United vs Burnley Squads

Manchester United Squad

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

Altay Bayindir (0/2), Andre Onana (0/0), Tom Heaton (0/0), Ayden Heaven (0/1), Diego Leon (0/0), Diogo Dalot (0/2), Harry Amass (0/0), Harry Maguire (0/2), Leny Yoro (0/2), Lisandro Martinez (0/0), Luke Shaw (0/2), Matthijs de Ligt (0/2), Noussair Mazraoui (0/0), Tyler Fredricson (0/0), Tyrell Malacia (0/0), Bruno Fernandes (0/2), Casemiro (0/2), Kobbie Mainoo (0/0), Manuel Ugarte (0/2), Mason Mount (0/2), Patrick Dorgu (0/2), Alejandro Garnacho (0/0), Amad (0/2), Antony (0/0), Benjamin Sesko (0/2), Bryan Mbeumo (0/2), Chido Obi-Martin (0/0), Jadon Sancho (0/0), Joshua Zirkzee (0/0), Matheus Cunha (0/2), Rasmus Hoejlund (0/0).

Burnley Squad

Here is the full team squad of Burnley. The 44 year-old Scott Parker will select his starting lineup from the following players:

Martin Dubravka (0/2), Max Weiss (0/0), Vaclav Hladky (0/0), Axel Tuanzebe (0/0), Connor Roberts (0/0), Hannes Delcroix (0/0), Hjalmar Ekdal (0/2), Joe Worrall (0/1), Jordan Beyer (0/0), Kyle Walker (0/2), Lucas Pires (0/0), Maxime Esteve (0/2), Oliver Sonne (0/2), Quilindschy Hartman (0/2), Aaron Ramsey (0/0), Darko Churlinov (0/0), Hannibal Mejbri (0/2), Josh Cullen (1/2), Josh Laurent (0/2), Lesley Ugochukwu (0/2), Marley Leuluai (0/0), Mike Tresor (0/0), Oliver Pimlott (0/0), Zian Flemming (0/2), Armando Broja (0/0), Ashley Barnes (0/0), Enock Agyei (0/0), Jacob Bruun Larsen (0/2), Jaidon Anthony (1/2), Jaydon Banel (0/0), Loum Tchaouna (0/2), Lyle Foster (0/2), Manuel Benson (0/0), Marcus Edwards (0/1), Michael Obafemi (0/0), Tom Tweedy (0/0), Zeki Amdouni (0/0).

Manchester United vs Burnley Team News

Manchester United are sweating on the fitness of no less than one players before their match this coming Saturday. Manchester United have to alter their line-up, as both Patrick Dorgu, Matheus Cunha, Matheus Cunha, Bruno Fernandes, Andre Onana and Antony get a day in the shade.

Sidelined with an injury, Manchester United can't field Antony on Saturday against Burnley.

Burnley have five on the list of injured and absent players before their next match against Manchester United on Saturday. Hannibal Mejbri, Maxime Esteve, Joe Worrall and Oliver Sonne can't be called upon by Burnley, as they are all sidelined with a suspension.

Aaron Ramsey won't be travelling with Burnley this time, as he nurses an injury.

Manchester United vs Burnley Lineups

Manchester United vs Burnley H2H

Manchester United and Burnley had to settle for a draw each in their most recent match, which finished with a 1-1 scoreline. The best betting odds on a draw at full-time with the bookies are at 4/1. Manchester United tend to have the upper hand against Burnley, grabbing all three points six times in ten matches. The bookies best betting odds on a home win are at 4/11.

Manchester United vs Burnley Results

A high scoring match is a fairly rare occurrence when Manchester United face Burnley as under 2.5 goals happened in seven times in the last ten matches. Under 2.5 goals is best priced at odds of 11/10 with the bookies.

Manchester United vs Burnley Betting Tips

Looking at the market for a goalscorer, it seems a good idea to side with Amad, who is performing well for Manchester United. He found the back of the net twice in his most recent Premier League outings. He'll be out to add more goals against Burnley.The visitors will be looking to Josh Cullen to find the net once again, after managing two Premier League goals for Burnley in recent matches.

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. Should Manchester United pull off a home win this coming Saturday, it could be an entertaining affair, since they only won one games to nil in their last 10 attempts.

Under 2.5 goals happened three times in the last ten encounters between these two rivals. Manchester United managed an average of 1.6 goals, with Burnley averaging 0.8 goals in these. Both teams not to score was a winning bet five times in this run of matches. 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.