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Burnley FC vs Manchester United FC, Premier League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2020-21
Tue 12 Jan 2021 · 20:15 UTC Turf Moor HT 45+4' · FT 45+8'

Overview

Match Preview

Burnley FC vs Manchester United FC — Premier League at Turf Moor.

Match Details

  • Referee Peter Bankes
  • Referee Kevin Friend
  • Referee Simon Beck
  • Referee Adrian Holmes
6 games this season 🟨 5.2/game ⚽ 15.0 goals/game 🟥 2 total

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
12 Jan Manchester United FC H 0–1 L
09 Jan Milton Keynes Dons FC H 1–1 D
29 Dec Sheffield United FC H 1–0 W
27 Dec Leeds United FC A 0–1 L
21 Dec Wolverhampton Wanderers FC H 2–1 W
17 Dec Aston Villa FC A 0–0 D
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
12 Jan Burnley FC A 1–0 W
09 Jan Watford FC H 1–0 W
01 Jan Aston Villa FC H 2–1 W
29 Dec Wolverhampton Wanderers FC H 1–0 W
26 Dec Leicester City FC A 2–2 D
20 Dec Leeds United FC H 6–2 W

Key Stats

58% Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
42% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Manchester United FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Manchester United FC
0-15
–/2
16-30
1/2
31-45
3/3
46-60
1/5
61-75
3/2
76+
5/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Manchester United FC
Bruno Fernandes 4 G 2 A
Bryan Mbeumo 4 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Turf Moor!
  • 5' Supporters expect more eagerness from Eric Bailly, as he is very good at scoring at Turf Moor with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 10' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 15' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 20' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 25' Burnley FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 27' The referee has no hesitation. Robbie Brady is booked for Burnley FC — Yellow card on 27.
  • 32' Luke Shaw picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 37' Manchester United FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 42' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Burnley FC that had 357 games and scored 424 goals.
  • 45' A meaty challenge results in booking for Bruno Fernandes on 45.
  • 50' England international Nick Pope has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 55' Manchester United FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 60' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 62' Poor challenge from Ashley Westwood. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 65' Another change for Burnley FC made on 65 minute. Robbie Brady leaves to be changed by Dwight McNeil.
  • 70' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 71' Manchester United FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Paul Pogba on 71.
  • 76' The home supporters are growing impatient. Burnley FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 80' The crowd applauds Marcus Rashford as he leaves the pitch. Mason Greenwood steps in for Manchester United FC.
  • 85' Burnley FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Manchester United FC backline.
  • 88' Jay Rodriguez is replacing Ashley Barnes for the Burnley FC side.
  • 89' Manchester United FC ring the changes. Bruno Fernandes has done his job and it is now time for Scott McTominay to step up.
  • 90' Time for substitution for Manchester United FC. Anthony Martial is replaced by Axel Tuanzebe.
  • Game over. The scoreline of 0-1 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.06 Burnley FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.15 Manchester United FC xG
I would bet for: Burnley FC or Manchester United FC 69% + Under 2.5 goals 62%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Burnley FC31% Draw31% Manchester United FC38%
Actual: Manchester United FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes46% 0% No54%
Avg goals/match: 2.21
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 87%
13%
± 1.5 65%
35%
± 2.5 38%
62%
± 3.5 19%
81%
± 4.5 8%
92%

Double Chance

Burnley FC or Draw
62%
Draw or Manchester United FC
69%
Burnley FC or Manchester United FC
69%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Burnley FC23% Draw52% Manchester United FC25%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.3%
0 – 0
13.3%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
10.4%
1 – 2
7.4%
0 – 2
7%
2 – 1
6.8%
2 – 0
5.9%
2 – 2
4.1%
1 – 3
2.9%
0 – 3
2.6%
3 – 1
2.4%

Asian Handicap — Burnley FC

Handicap Burnley FC covers Push Manchester United FC covers
-2.5 4% — 96%
-2 4% 9% 87%
-1.5 13% — 87%
-1 13% 19% 68%
-0.5 32% — 68%
+0.5 64% — 36%
+1 64% 21% 15%
+1.5 85% — 15%
+2 85% 10% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

Burnley FC keeps clean sheet
32% ✓
Manchester United FC keeps clean sheet
35% ✗

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.