The Round 33 clash between Burnley vs Man City will be played on 21 April 2026 at 00:30 AM at the historic Turf Moor.
Burnley are battling relegation near the bottom of the table, while Manchester City remain firmly in the title race. This creates a classic mismatch on paper—but Premier League surprises are never far away.
Match Overview – Burnley vs Man City
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Fixture | Burnley vs Man City |
| Competition | Premier League |
| Round | Matchday 33 |
| Venue | Turf Moor |
| Location | Burnley, England |
| Capacity | 22,546 |
| Surface | Grass |
| Weather Forecast | 10°C |
This match is crucial at both ends of the table—Burnley need points to survive, while City cannot afford mistakes in the title chase.
Season So Far Comparison – Burnley vs Man City
| Metric | Burnley | Manchester City |
|---|---|---|
| League Position | 19th | 2nd |
| Wins | 4 | 20 |
| Draws | 8 | 7 |
| Losses | 21 | 5 |
| Goals Scored | 34 | 65 |
| Avg Goals per Match | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| Avg Goals Conceded | 2.0 | 1.0 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 28.35 | 58.96 |
| xG per 90 | 0.86 | 1.84 |
| Clean Sheets | 4 | 13 |
The gap in quality is clear—Manchester City outperform Burnley in every key metric, particularly in attack and defensive consistency.
Recent Form Guide – Burnley vs Man City
Burnley – Last 5 Matches
| Result | Score | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| Loss | 0–2 | Everton |
| Draw | 0–0 | Bournemouth |
| Loss | 1–3 | Fulham |
| Loss | 0–2 | Brighton |
| Loss | 1–4 | Nottingham Forest |
Burnley are struggling badly, with four defeats in their last five matches and major issues both scoring and defending.
Manchester City – Last 5 Matches
| Result | Score | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| Win | 1–0 | Leeds United |
| Draw | 2–2 | Nottingham Forest |
| Draw | 1–1 | West Ham |
| Win | 3–0 | Chelsea |
| Win | 2–1 | Arsenal |
Manchester City are in strong form, especially after a big win over Arsenal, showing their title credentials.
Head-to-Head – Burnley vs Man City
| Date | Match | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Man City vs Burnley | 5–1 |
| Jan 2024 | Man City vs Burnley | 3–1 |
| Aug 2023 | Burnley vs Man City | 0–3 |
| Apr 2022 | Burnley vs Man City | 0–2 |
| Oct 2021 | Man City vs Burnley | 2–0 |
Manchester City have dominated this fixture, winning the vast majority of recent encounters with ease.
Top Scorers
| Player | Team | Goals | Assists | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zian Flemming | Burnley | 9 | — | 24 |
| Erling Haaland | Manchester City | 23 | 7 | 31 |
Haaland continues to be one of the most lethal forwards in world football, while Flemming carries Burnley’s attacking hopes.
Predicted Lineups – Burnley vs Man City
Burnley (4-2-3-1)
Martin Dúbravka
Kyle Walker, Hjalmar Ekdal, Maxime Estève, Quilindschy Hartman
James Ward-Prowse, Florentino
Marcus Edwards, Lesley Ugochukwu, Jaidon Anthony
Zian Flemming
Manchester City (4-2-3-1)
Gianluigi Donnarumma
Matheus Nunes, Abdukodir Khusanov, Marc Guéhi, Rayan Aït-Nouri
Nico González, Tijjani Reijnders
Antoine Semenyo, Rayan Cherki, Jérémy Doku
Erling Haaland
Unavailable Players
| Team | Players | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Burnley | Tuanzebe, Roberts, Beyer, Mejbri, Cullen, Amdouni | Injury |
| Man City | Gvardiol, Dias | Injury |
Burnley are heavily impacted by injuries across multiple positions, while City are missing key defenders but still have strong squad depth.
Statistical Projection – Burnley vs Man City
| Metric | Burnley | Man City |
|---|---|---|
| Win Probability | 15% | 65% |
| Draw Probability | 20% | — |
| Expected Possession | 35% | 65% |
| Shots on Target | 2–4 | 6–9 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 0.8–1.2 | 2.0–2.8 |
| Clean Sheet Probability | 15% | 45% |
| Most Likely Scorer | Flemming | Haaland |
Manchester City are expected to dominate possession and create significantly more chances.
✅ Final Score Prediction – Burnley vs Man City
Burnley 0 – 3 Manchester City
Likely Scorers
- Erling Haaland (2)
- Jérémy Doku
Manchester City’s attacking firepower and overall quality should be too much for Burnley. Given Burnley’s defensive struggles and poor form, this could be a comfortable away victory.
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Suggested Tips (Informational Only)
- Manchester City to Win ✅
- Over 2.5 Goals
- Manchester City Clean Sheet
- Haaland Anytime Scorer
FAQ
1.When is Burnley vs Man City?
The match will be played on April 21, 2026, at 00:30 AM.
2.Where is the match being played?
At Turf Moor in Burnley, England.
3.What is the predicted result?
Manchester City are expected to win 3–0.
4.Can Burnley cause an upset?
It’s possible in football, especially at home—but based on form and quality, it’s unlikely.