Burnley vs Manchester United: match statistics
Manchester United enters this fixture as the clear favorite. Burnley sits 19th in the table with a disastrous record of 3 wins in 20 matches and just a 20% home win rate, having failed to win any of their last 5 home games. The hosts possess the weakest attack (0.8 goals/match at home) and fail to score in 50% of their matches. Despite inconsistent form (1.2 PPG in the last 5 matches), Manchester United demonstrates significantly higher quality: 4.8 shots on target away, 1.6 goals/match, and only 10% of matches without scoring. The disparity in xG (1.56 vs 1.1) and possession (53% vs 43%) further favors the visitors. Given the massive quality gap between the 19th and 6th placed teams, Manchester United should secure the three points, though their defensive frailties (0% clean sheets away) might allow Burnley a consolation goal.
Burnley vs Manchester United: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Burnley played against Manchester United in Premier League (England). The game was played on January 7, 2026. Final score: 2:2.
Recent form
Burnley has 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.40 points per game. Manchester United has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss, with 1.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Burnley scores 1.00 goals per game and allows 1.95. Manchester United scores 1.70 and allows 1.50. Games in this league average 2.78 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 55% of Burnley's games and 75% of Manchester United's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 60%, compared with league averages of 55% for BTTS and 55% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Manchester United has the higher season xG average, 1.77 to 1.06 per game. Burnley takes 9.0 shots per game, while Manchester United takes 16.1.
First-half and second-half trends
Burnley leads at halftime in 5% of its games and scores 0.60 goals per game after halftime. Manchester United leads at halftime in 45% and scores 0.85 after halftime.
When the teams score
Burnley's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (8 goals). For Manchester United, it is minutes 76-90+ (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Premier League games average 2.78 goals. Both teams score in 55% of games, and 55% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 5.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Manchester United enters this fixture as the clear favorite. Burnley sits 19th in the table with a disastrous record of 3 wins in 20 matches and just a 20% home win rate, having failed to win any of their last 5 home games. The hosts possess the weakest attack (0.8 goals/match at home) and fail to score in 50% of their matches. Despite inconsistent form (1.2 PPG in the last 5 matches), Manchester United demonstrates significantly higher quality: 4.8 shots on target away, 1.6 goals/match, and only 10% of matches without scoring. The disparity in xG (1.56 vs 1.1) and possession (53% vs 43%) further favors the visitors. Given the massive quality gap between the 19th and 6th placed teams, Manchester United should secure the three points, though their defensive frailties (0% clean sheets away) might allow Burnley a consolation goal.
View the statistical overviewStats by half
Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Burnley | Manchester United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.32 | 0.31 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Manchester United is 200% better for: last-5 form.
0.4 pts / game - Burnley · 1.2 pts / game - Manchester United
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Manchester United is 70% better for: goals scored per game.
1 goals / game - Burnley · 1.7 goals / game - Manchester United
Manchester United is 30% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.95 goals / game - Burnley · 1.5 goals / game - Manchester United
Burnley scores in 65% of games (13 of 20 meczów), while Manchester United keeps a clean sheet in 10% (2 of 20 meczów).
Manchester United scores in 85% of games (17 of 20 meczów), while Burnley keeps a clean sheet in 15% (3 of 20 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Burnley
Over / Under - Manchester United
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Manchester United is 175% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.6 pts / game - Burnley · 1.65 pts / game - Manchester United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Burnley - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 5% of games and wins 15%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Manchester United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 45% of games and wins 40%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.40 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -2 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Burnley
Manchester United
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Premier League).
Teams vs league
| Burnley | Liga | Manchester United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.95 | 2.78 | ▲ 3.20 |
| Both teams scored | • 55% | 55% | ▲ 75% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 50% | 55% | ▲ 60% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 15% | 26% | ▼ 10% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 75% | 71% | ▲ 85% |
| Goal after half-time | • 80% | 80% | ▼ 75% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Burnley's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Manchester United. Games average 5.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Burnley vs Manchester United?
The Premier League match finished Burnley 2:2 Manchester United. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Burnley vs Manchester United?
Burnley score 1.00 goals per game on average and Manchester United 1.70. The Premier League average is 2.78 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 55% of games. Both teams score in 55% of Burnley's matches and 75% of Manchester United's.
What form are Burnley and Manchester United in?
Over the last 5 games Burnley have a 0-2-3 record (0.40 points per game) and Manchester United 1-3-1 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Burnley vs Manchester United?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Burnley vs Manchester United: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.