Manchester United vs. Burnley FC Prediction, Odds, Picks - Jan 7

The upcoming fixture list in the Premier League includes sixth-place Manchester United at 19th-place Burnley FC -- coming off a draw and a loss, respectively -- on Wednesday, January 7 at 3:15 PM ET. Our game prediction can be found below.

Offensively, Manchester United is third in the Premier League (34 goals, 1.7 per match). And defensively, Burnley is 18th (39 goals conceded, 2.0 per match). With 20 goals in 20 games, Burnley is 19th in the Premier League. On the flip side, Manchester United has allowed 30 goals in 20 games, 14th in the league. Manchester United has outscored opponents 34-30, and its +4 goal differential is fifth in the Premier League. In terms of goal differential, Burnley is 18th in the Premier League at -19.

Manchester United drew on January 4 against Leeds United, 1-1. Manchester United took four more shots in the matchup, 13 to nine. Matheus Cunha scored in the match against Leeds. In its most recent match on January 3, Burnley was beaten by Brighton & Hove Albion 2-0 on the road. Brighton & Hove Albion outshot Burnley 13 to six. While Burnley didn't manage a goal against Brighton, Loum Tchaouna led the club with two shots.

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Manchester United vs. Burnley Odds & Betting Lines

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Manchester United vs. Burnley Prediction & Pick

• Moneyline Pick: Manchester United -147
• Total Pick: Over 2.5 goals
• Score Prediction: Manchester United 2, Burnley 1

Manchester United vs. Burnley Match Info

• Match Day: Wednesday, January 7, 2026
• Match Time: 3:15 PM ET
• Location: Burnley, United Kingdom
• Stadium: Turf Moor
• TV: USA Network, Peacock Premium
• Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

Manchester United's Moneyline Performance

• So far this season, Manchester United has gone 5-6-2 in 13 matches as a favorite.
• So far this season, Manchester United (-147) has been at least this big a favorite five times, and won three.
• The likelihood of Manchester United winning this match is 59.5%, based on the moneyline.

Manchester United's Key Players

Manchester United's Recent Performance

Burnley's Moneyline Performance

• This season Burnley has been an underdog in 19 matches, and won twice.
• Burnley is winless in 12 games as a +405 underdog or greater.
• The likelihood of Burnley winning this match is 19.8%, based on the moneyline.

Burnley's Key Players

Burnley's Recent Performance

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