Burnley vs Manchester Utd prediction: ENGLAND: Premier League betting tips on match 2026-01-06 20:15.
[p]After the surprise sacking of Ruben Amorim on Monday, a managerless Manchester United journey to Burnley, whose own manager is coming under mounting pressure as relegation looms.[/p]
[p]Match News and Current Form[/p]
[p]Burnley can’t seem to catch a break at the moment, going down 2-0 against Brighton at the weekend as their winless league run stretched to a whopping 11 games (D2, L9). Despite growing calls from supporters for a change in the dugout, Parker reportedly retains the confidence of the board, but fan unrest could hit fever pitch if the Clarets slump to a sixth defeat from their last seven home league games here. History certainly suggests as much, as Burnley’s last Premier League win in the month of January came back in 2021 (D2, L4 since), while Parker himself has never beaten United as a manager (D1, L2). [/p]
[p]While results on the pitch haven’t been sparkling of late for United after their 1-1 draw against Leeds on Sunday (W1, D3, L1), it’s off-field tension that has dominated the pre-match headlines. A lack of alignment with Director of Football Jason Wilcox prompted a feisty post-match press conference from Amorim at the weekend, and that ultimately proved to be the final straw as he was dismissed on Monday morning. Darren Fletcher assumes temporary charge for this clash, with the off-field Old Trafford circus once again threatening to distract them from the immediate task at hand. United certainly don’t need any added complications in their push to finish in the top four, and an away game could be the perfect tonic to breed some positivity, as United have lost just one of their last seven Premier League road trips (W3, D3).[/p]
[p]Head-to-Head History[/p]
[p]United won August’s reverse fixture 3-2, one of six wins they’ve managed across the last eight H2Hs (D2). Burnley’s first Premier League home H2H served as their first-ever victory in the competition way back in 2009 – since then they haven’t beaten United at home in eight attempts (D2, L6).[/p]
[p]Hot Stats and Streaks[/p]
[p]Burnley have failed to score in seven of the last eight H2Hs they hosted.[/p]
[p]Burnley have trailed a pre-round joint-league high ten games at half-time this season (HT: W1, D9).[/p]
[p]Eight of United’s ten away league games this season featured over 2.5 goals. [/p]
[p]United have attempted a pre-round league-high 306 shots this season. [/p]
[p]Key Players to Watch and Missing Players[/p]
[p]Burnley’s Florentino has won an average of 2.57 tackles per 90 mins in the Premier League this season, but he’s been overstepping the mark lately and collected back-to-back yellow cards. Bruno Fernandes is set to make a timely return from injury here – he’s scored the winning goal in two of the last three H2Hs. [/p]
[p]Both sides are contending with lengthy injury lists, but Burnley could welcome Hannibal and Lyle Foster back from the Africa Cup of Nations here, while United could potentially have Mason Mount available again. [/p]
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[p]Betting Analysis[/p]
[p]With few signs of a turnaround in sight for Burnley, we’re backing Fletcher to get an immediate response and oversee a United win here.[/p]
[p][i]Author: Chris Wilson[/i][/p]