Match Overview
Burnley welcome Manchester United to Turf Moor as the Premier League returns to midweek action. United edged the reverse fixture 3-2 in August, a game where Burnley’s aggressive press caused problems despite the result. The hosts need a response after a lean home run, while United arrive with improved away form and a growing goal threat. With points vital at both ends of the table, the matchup should be tightly contested.
- Fixture: Burnley vs Manchester United
- Competition: Premier League
- Venue: Turf Moor
- Date: 07-01-2026
- Kickoff: 20:15 GMT / 20:15 UTC
Predicted Lineups
Burnley
- M. Dúbravka
- K. Walker
- H. Ekdal
- Q. Hartman
- A. Tuanzebe
- L. Ugochukwu
- Florentino
- J. Laurent
- J. Bruun Larsen
- L. Tchaouna
- J. Anthony
Manchester United
- S. Lammens
- L. Shaw
- Diogo Dalot
- P. Dorgu
- L. Yoro
- Casemiro
- M. Ugarte
- Jack Fletcher
- T. Collyer
- Matheus Cunha
- B. Šeško
Injury & Suspension Report
Burnley
- None
Manchester United
- None
Head-to-Head
Across 92 meetings, Manchester United have 43 wins, Burnley have 30, and 19 have finished level. Recent clashes have been competitive, typically producing a moderate number of goals, with their last five meetings averaging around 2.4 per game.
Match Analysis & Prediction
Burnley outlook
Burnley’s home form has cooled, with only three goals scored across their last five at Turf Moor and a 1-3 defeat to Newcastle underlining their current challenges. They sit 19th with 12 points from 19 games, and their mixed results against fellow strugglers suggest inconsistency. The blueprint remains clear: a compact shape, high-tempo pressing, and fast transitions. J. Laurent’s recent goal offers a spark, while the balance of L. Ugochukwu and Florentino in midfield is key to protecting the back line of K. Walker, H. Ekdal, Q. Hartman and A. Tuanzebe and springing runners like J. Bruun Larsen, L. Tchaouna and J. Anthony.
Manchester United outlook
United have steadied on the road, with two wins and two draws in their last five away matches and 11 goals across that span. Sixth place with 30 points from 19 fixtures reflects a team that often edges tight games. Casemiro and M. Ugarte should give a solid platform in midfield, allowing Jack Fletcher and T. Collyer to link play and support the front two. At the back, L. Shaw and Diogo Dalot must handle Burnley’s direct balls and switches, while L. Yoro and P. Dorgu deal with aerial and transition threats. In attack, Matheus Cunha and B. Šeško provide mobility and penalty-box presence.
Key battles and approach
Burnley’s press versus United’s build-up will shape the early phases. If the hosts can force errors and create short-field chances, they can tilt momentum at Turf Moor. Conversely, United will look to circulate quickly through Casemiro and Ugarte, progress down the flanks via Shaw and Dalot, and exploit space behind Burnley’s first line when it’s broken. Set plays and second balls could prove decisive given Burnley’s direct routes and United’s ability to counter at speed.
Prediction
Burnley’s intensity and need for points suggest a tight encounter, but United’s away output and security in key areas give them a slight edge. Prediction: Manchester United to win by a one-goal margin.