Burnley vs Man United takes place in Round 21 of the 2025–26 Premier League, with kick-off scheduled for 01:45 AM on Thursday, 8 January 2026. The match will be played at Turf Moor in Burnley, England, a traditionally difficult venue, especially under cold winter conditions with temperatures expected to be around 1°C on a grass surface.
Burnley are currently struggling for form and results, while Manchester United arrive aiming to build momentum after a series of draws. Despite several key absences on both sides, United’s overall squad depth and historical dominance in this fixture give them a clear edge going into this encounter.
Match Overview – Burnley vs Man United
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Fixture | Burnley vs Manchester United |
| Competition | Premier League |
| Matchweek | Round 21 |
| Date & Kick-Off | Thursday, 8 January 2026 – 01:45 AM |
| Venue | Turf Moor |
| Location | Burnley, England |
| Capacity | 22,546 |
| Surface | Grass |
| Weather | 1°C – Cold |
Burnley are expected to defend deep and rely on counterattacks, while Manchester United will likely dominate possession and attempt to control the tempo through midfield.
Recent Form Guide – Burnley vs Man United
Burnley – Form Guide
| Date | Result | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| 03/01 | Loss (0–2) | Brighton & Hove Albion |
| 30/12 | Loss (1–3) | Newcastle United |
| 27/12 | Draw (0–0) | Everton |
| 20/12 | Draw (1–1) | AFC Bournemouth |
| 13/12 | Loss (2–3) | Fulham |
Burnley are winless in their last five Premier League matches, conceding goals too easily while struggling to convert chances, a problem made worse by multiple injuries to key attacking players.
Manchester United – Form Guide
| Date | Result | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| 04/01 | Draw (1–1) | Leeds United |
| 30/12 | Draw (1–1) | Wolverhampton Wanderers |
| 26/12 | Win (1–0) | Newcastle United |
| 21/12 | Loss (1–2) | Aston Villa |
| 15/12 | Draw (4–4) | AFC Bournemouth |
Manchester United have lost just once in their last five matches. While draws have slowed their progress, their defensive structure has improved, and they remain difficult to break down.
Head-to-Head – Burnley vs Man United
Overall Premier League Record
| Metric | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 19 |
| Burnley Wins | 2 |
| Draws | 6 |
| Man United Wins | 11 |
Last 5 Premier League Meetings
| Date | Home Team | Score | Away Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Aug 2025 | Manchester United | 3–2 | Burnley |
| 27 Apr 2024 | Manchester United | 1–1 | Burnley |
| 23 Sep 2023 | Burnley | 0–1 | Manchester United |
| 08 Feb 2022 | Burnley | 1–1 | Manchester United |
| 30 Dec 2021 | Manchester United | 3–1 | Burnley |
Manchester United have dominated this fixture historically, losing just once in the last 10 league meetings against Burnley.
Top Scorers
- Burnley: Zian Flemming – 5 goals (15 matches) (currently injured)
- Manchester United: Bryan Mbeumo – 6 goals, 1 assist (16 matches) (international duty)
Both teams will be missing their top scorers, which could lead to a lower-scoring contest.
Predicted Lineups – Burnley vs Man United
Burnley (3-4-3)
Martin Dubravka – Josh Laurent, Hjalmar Ekdal, Bashir Humphreys – Kyle Walker, Lesley Ugochukwu, Florentino, Lucas Pires – Marcus Edwards, Armando Broja, Jacob Bruun Larsen
Manchester United (4-2-3-1)
Senne Lammens – Diogo Dalot, Ayden Heaven, Lisandro Martínez, Luke Shaw – Manuel Ugarte, Casemiro – Patrick Dorgu, Bruno Fernandes, Matheus Cunha – Benjamin Šeško
Final lineups will be confirmed one hour before kick-off.
Unavailable Players
| Team | Missing Players | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Burnley | Axel Tuanzebe | International duty |
| Connor Roberts, Joe Worrall, Jordan Beyer, Maxime Estève, Josh Cullen, Zeki Amdouni, Zian Flemming | Injury | |
| Man United | Amad, Noussair Mazraoui, Bryan Mbeumo | International duty |
| Harry Maguire, Kobbie Mainoo, Matthijs de Ligt | Injury |
Burnley’s long injury list significantly weakens their squad, especially in attack and midfield.
Statistical Projection – Burnley vs Man United
| Metric | Burnley | Man United |
|---|---|---|
| Win Probability | 18% | 55% |
| Draw Probability | 27% | – |
| Possession | 38–42% | 58–62% |
| Shots on Target | 2–4 | 5–7 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 0.8–1.1 | 1.6–2.0 |
| Clean Sheet Probability | 20% | 35% |
| Total Goals Range | 2–3 Goals | – |
| Most Likely Scorer | Armando Broja | Benjamin Šeško |
Final Score Prediction : Burnley 0–2 Manchester United
Likely Scorers
- Manchester United: Benjamin Šeško, Bruno Fernandes
Confidence Levels
- Man United Win: 55%
- Draw: 27%
- Burnley Win: 18%
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Suggested Tips (Informational Only)
- Manchester United to Win
- Under 3.5 Total Goals
- Anytime Sccorer: Benjamin Šeško
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FAQs – Burnley vs Man United
1.What time is Burnley vs Man United?
Kick-off is at 01:45 AM on Thursday, 8 January 2026.
2.Where is the match being played?
At Turf Moor, Burnley, England.
3.What is the predicted score for Burnley vs Man United?
A 2–0 away win for Manchester United is the most likely outcome based on form, squad depth, and statistical projections.