Match Pack: Manchester United FC vs Burnley FC

On April 27th, 2024, the Premier League spirits will be high as Manchester United welcomes Burnley on their homeground. The teams have a rich history of face-offs with the last encounter resulting in a 0-0 draw. Over the course of various seasons, data shows that the teams have competed in 18 matches. Of these, Manchester United has come out victorious in 11 games and Burnley in 2, while 5 games resulted in a tie. Currently, Manchester United exhibits average form on their home turf, whereas Burnley has been seen lacking in performance in their away games. Past matches between the two teams average at 2.17 goals with both teams scoring in 33% of those matches. In this season’s Premier League, Manchester United has been raking in an average of 1.73 points per game at home matches, whereas Burnley lags behind with a low average of 0.63 points per game in away matches.

Insights

• Manchester United FC is set to face Burnley FC in the Premier League on 27th April 2024.
• Their most recent head-to-head match ended in a goalless draw (0-0).
• The two teams have faced each other 18 times over the past few seasons with Manchester United dominating 11 out of those matches.
• Burnley FC has won only twice against Manchester United during their previous encounters, while 5 matches concluded in a draw.
• Manchester United’s home form can be classed as average, while Burnley’s away performance is notably poor.
• The average number of goals scored during the past matches between these two teams is 2.17.
• There’s a 33% chance of both teams scoring in a match, known as BTTS (Both Teams To Score).
• So far this season, Manchester United averages 1.73 Points Per Game (PPG) during home matches.
• Burnley, on the other hand, has only managed to secure an average of 0.63 Points Per Game for away matches this season.

Match Forecast

• Manchester United may score from long-range shots, given their strength in creating long shot opportunities.
• Manchester United may struggle to prevent Burnley from creating opportunities, as they are weak at stopping opponents from creating chances.
• Burnley may find it challenging to convert any scoring opportunities they create, given their weakness in finishing scoring chances.
• The game might witness lots of offside calls as both teams have been highlighted as weak at avoiding offsides.
• As both teams are weak at aerial duels, expect less action in the air and more on the ground.
• Both teams are likely to concede from set-pieces due to their inability to defend them effectively.
• Manchester United, despite their tendency to concede on counter attacks, might not have to worry much about it as Burnley tends to play in their own half.
• Both teams having a similar play style of attacking down the left and taking long shots, expect a strategic duel on the left side of the field.
• Burnley’s consistent first eleven might lead to predictability, giving Manchester United an edge in planning their game strategy.
• Though Burnley likes playing the offside trap, due to Manchester United’s weakness in avoiding offside, it might turn into an effective strategy for Burnley.

Match Facts

• When playing at home, Manchester United’s most frequent score against Burnley FC is 3-1, a result that has occurred thrice.
• Overall, the most recurring scoreline between Manchester United and Burnley FC is 2-0, happening five times.
• During their latest 9 home games against Burnley FC, Manchester United has emerged victorious 5 times, with 3 matches ending in a draw and 1 win for Burnley FC. Manchester United has netted 18 goals against Burnley FC’s 9.
• In their last 19 encounters, Manchester United has won 12 times, drawn 5, and lost twice to Burnley FC with a goal difference of 30-11 for Manchester United.
• Approximately 28% of Manchester United’s goals are scored between the 76th to the 90th-minute mark.
• Burnley FC tends to score 24% of their goals during the 31-45 minute period.
• Manchester United has failed to win their past four games.
• Burnley FC too, are on a four-game winless streak.
• Burnley FC hasn’t won any of their previous eight away games.
• Manchester United has managed to avoid defeat in their recent three home games against Burnley FC.
• Burnley FC has accumulated the highest number of red cards in the Premier League, seven in total this season.
• In 3 out of 15 home games this season, Manchester United has failed to score.
• Burnley FC has been unable to score in five of their 17 away Premier League games this season.
• Burnley FC’s away record for the season is 2 wins, 4 draws, and 10 losses.
• Bruno Fernandes has the most assists for Manchester United with 6, while Dara O’Shea leads at Burnley FC with 4 assists.
• Manchester United have allowed a goal in each of their last six matches.
• The Red Devils have also kept the scoreboard ticking, scoring at least one goal in 19 consecutive matches.
• Burnley FC has conceded in each of their last 17 matches.
• Manchester United wins the first half in 31% of their matches, slightly ahead of Burnley FC’s 27%.
• Their last clash saw Manchester United emerge as winners.
• Manchester United carried the day by one goal in their most recent encounter.
• When leading 1-0 at home, Manchester United enjoys an 81% win rate.
• When ahead 0-1 on away turf, Burnley FC claims victory 58% of the time.
• When Manchester United trails 0-1 at home, they manage to turn the tide 33% of the time.
• Burnley FC, on the other hand, has never managed to overturn a 1-0 deficit away.
• In their last five outings against Burnley FC across all competitions, Manchester United remains unbeaten.
• Manchester United dominated the last 5 clashes with 4 victories and 1 draw.
• Manchester United haven’t lost to Burnley FC in their last five Premier League encounters.
• Burnley FC, however, hasn’t beaten Manchester United in their last 5 Premier League attempts.
• On average, Manchester United scores twice in a match against Burnley FC who average 0.6 goals against Manchester United.
• The average total goals scored in a game involving these two teams are 2.6.
• Average goals scored in the first half of their meetings stand at 1.4.
• Both clubs failed to win their last Premier League match.
• At home, Manchester United averages 1.68 goals while Burnley FC scores 1.15 goals on average when playing away.