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Burnley vs Manchester City – Prediction, and Match Preview
Burnley vs Manchester City – Burnley supporters will be hoping for a repeat of their most recent performance, a 3-0 Championship victory over Cardiff City.
Burnley controlled the ball for 70% of the game, with 18 attempts, 7 shots on goal, and 3 successful efforts. Burnley scored with Josh Brownhill (27′), Ashley Barnes (31′), and Scott Twine (57′). Cardiff City had ten shots, none of which were successful.
Burnley under Vincent Kompany have received points for shots on goal nine times in their last 12 games. There have been five goals scored against them over that time.
Manchester City’s most recent encounter saw them draw 1-1 with Arsenal in the FA Community Shield contest. Manchester City had 55% control and eight shots on goal, scoring one.
Only Cole Palmer (77′) scored for Manchester City. Arsenal only scored on one of seven shots against them. Leandro Trossard scored (101′) for Arsenal. Arsenal won an exciting penalty shootout 1-4.
The Manchester City defense has only conceded four goals in their last six games. Their forwards scored six goals in the time. However, this trend may change.
Burnley vs Manchester City – Betting Analysis
Burnley has lost their head-to-head encounters since September 30, 2020. They haven’t won anything, while Manchester City has won all their games.
20 goals were scored in all during those matches, 20 of which were scored by The Citizens and 0 by The Clarets. 3.33 goals are scored on average throughout a game.
Burnley should be able to defeat this Manchester City team, in our opinion, though one goal might not be enough to keep them from giving up a few goals down the other end.
What are the top odds for the game?
Regarding the current betting odds in the win-draw-win market, victory for Burnley is available for 9.1, going for a draw is 5.5, and selecting a win for Manchester City gets you 1.33. They’re the best of the market prices offered at present.
Burnley vs Manchester City – Head-to-Head
Our Prediction: Away to Win
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