Here are the detailed match facts and stats for the historical fixture between Manchester United and Burnley.

TODAY'S PREDICTIONS

• Total goals - over 1.5

• Manchester United or Burnley

• Both teams to score - YES

• 2nd half goals - over 0.5

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🔥Head-to-Head (H2H) Record Overview

Historically, Manchester United have dominated this fixture. The vast majority of meetings have been in the top flight, though Burnley have managed to cause a few famous upsets.

• Total Matches: 135

• Manchester United Wins: 68

• Draws: 24

• Burnley Wins: 43

• Manchester United Goals: 258

• Burnley Goals: 195

🧾 Key Stats and Facts

At Old Trafford (Manchester United Home)

• Matches: 68

• Man Utd Wins: 38

• Draws: 15

• Burnley Wins: 15

• Burnley's last victory at Old Trafford was a 0-2 win in the Premier League in January 2020, their first league win there since 1962.

At Turf Moor (Burnley Home)

• Matches: 63

• Burnley Wins: 26

• Draws: 9

• Man Utd Wins: 28

⚽Goal Trends

• Clean Sheets: United have kept a clean sheet in 4 of their last 6 Premier League meetings against Burnley.

• Both Teams to Score (BTTS) has happened in only 2 of the last 6 encounters.

• Historically, matches are rarely goalless. The last 0-0 draw was in 2015.

Player History

• Top Scorer in the Fixture (Historically): Joe Spence (Man Utd) and George Beel (Burnley) are the all-time top scorers in this fixture with 14 goals each. From the modern era, no player has a particularly high tally.

• Recent Threat: Players like Bruno Fernandes, Marcus Rashford, and Antony have scored against Burnley for United. For Burnley, Jay Rodriguez has a good record, including a goal at Old Trafford for previous clubs.

Tactical & Historical Context

• A Classic English Fixture: This is one of the most-played fixtures in English football history, with the first match dating back to 1892.

• Burnley's Upsets: While United are clear favorites, Burnley are known for their resilient, physical style and have a history of pulling off surprising results, especially under managers like Sean Dyche. Their 2-0 win at Old Trafford in 2020 is a prime example.

• Style Clash: The match often pits United's desire for possession and attacking flair against Burnley's traditionally organized, deep defensive block and effectiveness from set-pieces and long balls. Under Vincent Kompany, Burnley have adopted a more possession-based style, which has changed the dynamic of recent meetings.

The Last Meeting: Manchester United 1 - 1 Burnley (April 27, 2024)

• Score: Man Utd 1 - 1 Burnley

• Scorers:

  • Man Utd: Antony (79')

  • Burnley: Zeki Amdouni (P) (87')

• Key Moment: André Onana conceded a late penalty by fouling Amdouni, who stepped up to score and deny United a vital win in their push for European places.

• Stats (on the day):

  • Possession: Man Utd 69% - 31% Burnley

  • Shots: Man Utd 27 - 13 Burnley

  • Shots on Target: Man Utd 8 - 4 Burnley

  • xG (Expected Goals): Man Utd 2.17 - 1.05 Burnley

This result was indicative of United's season: dominant in chances but wasteful in front of goal and prone to costly defensive errors.

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