The Matchday 6 Premier League clash between Manchester City and Burnley will take place on September 27 at the Etihad Stadium. Manchester City vs. Burnley: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Manchester City
In the previous round, Pep Guardiola's team shared the points away with Arsenal (1-1). The Citizens have only one win in their last four league matches (1 draw, 2 losses). These results have increased their gap from league leaders Liverpool to 8 points. Manchester City remains consistent in terms of scoring, having netted 9 goals, with only four teams boasting a better tally. However, in the overall standings, they are only ninth.
- The team has opened the scoring in 5 of their last 7 Premier League matches.
- At home in this tournament, Manchester City has won 6 of their last 7 league matches (1 loss).
- In 6 of their last 8 home games in the Premier League, the club has scored at least two goals.
Predicted lineup for Manchester City (3-5-2)
Gianluigi Donnarumma – Abdukodir Khusanov, Ruben Dias, Josko Gvardiol – Nico O'Reilly, Tijjani Reijnders, Rodri Hernandez, Bernardo Silva, Phil Foden – Jeremy Doku, Erling Haaland.
Due to injuries, goalkeeper Marcus Bettinelli, defenders Abdukodir Khusanov, Rayan Aït-Nouri, midfielder Mateo Kovacic, and forward Rayan Cherki will miss the match.
Burnley
Scott Parker's side played out a 1-1 draw at home against Nottingham Forest in the last round. In the 2025/26 Premier League, the team has secured just one victory (1 draw, 3 losses), and with 4 points, Burnley sits in 16th place in the standings. Additionally, the club has conceded 9 goals, with only four teams having worse defensive records. However, Burnley has scored in 9 of their last 11 Premier League encounters.
- The team has not conceded more than two goals in 5 of their last 7 Premier League games.
- At least three goals have been scored in 10 of Burnley's last 12 away league matches.
- Burnley has scored in 6 of their last 8 away games in this tournament.
Predicted lineup for Burnley (4-3-3)
Martin Dubravka – Kyle Walker, Quilindschy Hartman, Maxime Estève, Hjalmar Ekdal – Joshua Laurent, Josh Cullen, Florentino – Jaidon Anthony, Lyle Foster, Lum Chauna.
Referee
Robert Jones (England)
Matches – 25 (Premier League, 2024/25–2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 103;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.1;
Red cards shown – 4;
Average fouls per match – 24;
Penalties – 24%.
Match Prediction: Manchester City vs. Burnley
In the upcoming match, Pep Guardiola's side should secure three points. At home, the Citizens remain a formidable force, having won 6 of their last 7 league matches. Burnley is outmatched in terms of class and approaches this game with a series of three away defeats, during which Scott Parker's side conceded 8 goals.
The Mancunians, who have scored at least twice in 6 of their last 8 home Premier League matches, are likely to capitalize on the visitors' defensive issues. However, Manchester City also lacks defensive solidity, having conceded in 6 of their last 9 home league games. Therefore, a goal from the visitors should not be ruled out.
Moreover, the Citizens have defeated Burnley at home in their last 7 league meetings, with at least three goals scored in 6 of those games. This is another factor supporting the prediction of "Manchester City to win and Total Over 2.5 goals".
