Burnley vs Manchester United Match Prediction and Betting Tips 8 February 2022.
Manchester United will be looking to return to winning ways when they face Burnley in Turf Moor on Tuesday night.
Manchester United suffered a shocking defeat at the end of round four of the FA Cup against Middlesbrough in midweek.
As a result, they were eliminated in midweek. Red Devils had plenty of opportunities to finish the game. However, all their forwards appeared to have lost their shooting boots at home.
Jadon Sancho scored the opening goal for Ralf Rangnick’s side. However, under controversial circumstances, Boro scored the second goal in the second period.
The VAR did not overrule a clear handball during the process leading to Middlesbrough’s goal. As a result, Manchester United eventually lost on penalties.
However, there were some positives to be drawn from the match.
Manchester United played much better in their forward play and made plenty of opportunities.
Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes’ midfield duo will indeed play the most significant part in the future of Manchester United for the rest of the season.
They are currently fourth in the Premier League. Red Devils are currently fourth in the Premier League.
Still, they have played one more game than sixth-place Arsenal and two games more than Tottenham Hotspur in seventh.
They have two points in the game over both teams, and therefore, it is an absolute must-win for them.
While the other team, Burnley, squandered an opportunity to get to 18th in the table after settling to a draw that was goalless against Watford.
It was the first game as the manager for Burnley’s Hornets, and they managed to keep the score clean to record their first clean sheet in their 30 Premier League matches.
Burnley remains 20th in the table, with 13 points. Newcastle United and Watford have 15 points each. But they have played two more games than the Clarets.
However, Burnley’s fixture calendar doesn’t do them any favors since they’ll face Manchester United, Liverpool, Brighton and Tottenham Hotspur over the next few weeks.
Burnley Vs Manchester United Match 8 February 2022
- Burnley have lost every one of their five games at home in Premier League meetings with Manchester United. Burnley has not scored a single goal in the five games.
- Manchester United has lost just one of their 14 recent matches against Burnley.
- Burnley has scored 10 times on the road against Manchester United in the Premier League. Only one of them has been at home.
- The game on Tuesday will be Burnley’s 5000th league match for English football, and thus becoming only the second club to achieve the milestone following Preston North End.
- Manchester United has a 64 percent winning percentage for Premier League games on Tuesday. Manchester United has scored 34 out of 56 games so far.
Burnley against Manchester United Prediction
Burnley hasn’t scored a goal in their two recent games. Manchester United need to be more focused and efficient when it comes to goal.
They’ve played well in the past under Ralf Rangnick, and with Pogba returning to the squad, there’s no lack of ideas now.
Jadon Sancho is also beginning to find his rhythm. Despite missing two excellent chances against Middlesbrough, Bruno Fernandes was the best player for United in midweek.
However, it’s going to take a seriously subdued performance by The Red Devils to lose against Burnley on Tuesday.
Based on their performance this season, It’s impossible to believe it. However, we’re hoping Manchester United to come away with all three points in this game.
The prediction: Burnley 1-2 Manchester United
Burnley Vs Manchester United Betting Tips
TIP 1: Manchester United will win
Tips 2: The goals may be more than 2.5 goals
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