Match Preview: Man United VS Burnley - Odds & Prediction

The start of the season for Manchester United has been a total disaster, losing four of their first six games. The Red Devils are set to be back in Premier League action following their defeat against FC Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League. Before the defeat against Bayern, Man United also lost to Brighton&Hove Albion in their last Premier League game. Therefore, the Red Devils are now more than desperate to get back on the winning track. They will face off against Burnley tonight in an away meeting at Turf Moor.

Stats&Facts

• Although Man United are having a difficult time, they have a very strong record against Burnley FC. Manchester United won nine of their all 16 meetings with Burnley and lost only two. The remaining five meetings ended in draws.
• Man United are unbeaten in their last seven games against Burnely in Turf Moor, securing five victories.
• Burnley have lost their opening three matches in a row, but they tied against Nottingham Forest in their last league game.
• Burnley's all three defeats came in their home ground, Turf Moor. They never have lost four consecutive home matches in the Premier League.
• As for Manchester United, they made their worst start of the season in 37 years, losing four of their opening six games.

Team News

Erik Ten Hag has been dealing with many injuries since the start of the season. In total, 11 players were injured and missed the game against Bayern Munich. However, Ten Hag didn't reveal the starting XI for tonight's game. But he gave some positive updates in the pre-match press conference. Rafael Varane and Mason Mount have recovered from injury and trained with the team. They both are likely to return to the starting XI tonight if they can pass the fitness test. However, Sofyan Amrabat and Kobbie Mainoo are continuing their training individually. They are close, but tonight's game comes too fast for them. Anyway, Man United will miss the service of Luke Shaw, Aaron Wan Bissaka, Tyrell Malacia, Amad Diallo, Jadon Sancho, and Antony due to their respective reasons. As for the home side, the will face Man United without Michael Obafemi, Hjalmar Ekdal, and Darko Churlinov, as they are injured. But manager Vincent Kompany hopes to get Jordan Beyer for the match. The Possible Lineup for Burnley: Trafford; Roberts, Al-Dakhil, O'Shea, Taylor; Cullen, Brownhill; Zaroury, Ramsey, Koleosho; Amdouni The Possible Lineup for Man United: Onana; Dalot, Varane, Martinez, Reguilon; Casemiro, McTominay; Garnacho, Fernandes, Rashford; Hojlund

Prediction: Burnley 1-2 Man United

Manchester United have been very desperate to be back in the winning track after four defeats this season. They showed a very impressive fighting spirit against Bayern Munich, although they lost to Bayern by a 4-3 margin. But Man United's defense is a matter of concern for Erik Ten Hag. If Varane passes today's test, the manager may deploy Varane with Lisandro Martinez.

Betfair Odds

Burnley: 4.52 Draw: 4.23 Man United: 1.72 Betfair is available on BFB247