Manchester United vs Burnley prediction and betting tips on April 27, 2024
One of the fixtures of the 35th round of the English Premier League will be played on Saturday evening at Old Trafford, where Manchester United will host Burnley. Here's the prediction for this match from the team of experts at Dailysports.
Manchester United
The "Red Devils" once again failed to challenge for Champions League qualification. Currently, Manchester United sits in sixth place in the league table, trailing the top four teams by a significant 13 points. The only consolation for Manchester United fans was their advancement to the FA Cup final. In the semi-final, Manchester United managed to win 3-0 but conceded three goals in response from Coventry, one of which came in the 90+5th minute. The fate of the qualification was then decided in a penalty shootout, where Manchester United emerged victorious.
In the league, after four winless matches, Manchester United finally secured three points. However, it was not without drama. Facing Sheffield United, the "Red Devils" found themselves trailing 1-2, but managed to come back and secure a 4-2 victory.
Burnley
Burnley returned to the top flight last season but now seems destined for the Championship once more. Currently, Burnley occupies the penultimate position, only seven points ahead of Sheffield United. Moreover, they are just three points clear of the relegation zone.
In their last match, Burnley faced Sheffield United away and secured a 4-1 victory. The "Clarets" scored two goals towards the end of the first half. Although Sheffield United attempted a comeback by scoring in the 52nd minute, Burnley held firm and added two more goals. This victory ended Burnley's winless streak of four matches.
Interesting Match Facts and Head-to-Head History
- In the first round, Manchester United defeated Burnley away with a score of 1-0.
- The last time Burnley defeated Manchester United was in January 2020. Since then, in six matches, Manchester United has recorded five victories.
- Manchester United's winning streak in home matches against Burnley spans three encounters, with each featuring a bet on "Manchester United to win with a handicap (-1.5)."
Manchester United vs Burnley Prediction
Burnley looks quite formidable at the moment, whereas Manchester United has struggled even against Sheffield United. We believe that this time, Burnley has a chance to take points at Old Trafford. Our bet is on "Burnley to win with a handicap (+1.5)" with odds of 1.66.