Manchester City vs Burnley Prediction, Odds and Betting Tips 31/01/2024
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Manchester City vs Burnley Prediction, Odds and Betting Tips 31/01/2024

Giorgi Natsvlishvili

Odds via Tonybet

Manchester City vs Burnley predictionJanuary 31, 2:30 pm ET
Manchester City odds-910
Burnley odds+2300
Draw+1000
Over\Under-286 \ +235

Manchester City vs Burnley. Shape of the Teams

On January 31, Manchester City will face Burnley in a Premier League mid-week match, which many anticipate being heavily in City’s favour.

In their upcoming game, Manchester City is on a formidable 5-match unbeaten streak, securing four wins and one draw. 

Their resilience and attacking capabilities were particularly evident in their only Premier League match of January, where they achieved a 3-2 victory against Newcastle, demonstrating their ability to come back after being 2-1 down at halftime.

Under Pep Guardiola’s guidance, City is vigorously pursuing Liverpool in the title race, trailing by 5 points but with a game in hand, adding extra importance to every match. They are currently second in the Premier League table, level on points with third-placed Arsenal and fourth-placed Aston Villa.

Premier League Standings

1. Liverpool – 48 points

2. Manchester City – 43 points

3. Arsenal – 43 points

4. Aston Villa – 43 points

5. Tottenham Hotspur – 40 points

Conversely, Burnley, managed by former City player Vincent Kompany, has had a challenging start to 2024, drawing their sole Premier League match against Luton Town 1-1.  

Currently in the relegation zone and five points adrift from safety, Burnley faces a tough task in their upcoming game against City. 

Premier League Standings

16. Nottingham Forest – 20 points

17. Everton – 17 points

18. Luton – 16 points

19. Burnley – 12 points

20. Sheffield United – 10 points

Their position in the table and recent form suggest a daunting challenge at the Etihad Stadium, with little optimism surrounding their prospects in this encounter.

Manchester City vs Burnley Main Match Info

Manchester City vs Burnley Prediction, Odds

The disparity in class between Manchester City and Burnley is significant, a fact highlighted in their previous Premier League encounter, in which City secured an easy 3-0 win.

Burnley’s recent struggles in the Premier League, with six defeats in their last ten games, further accentuate the contrast in form and quality.

Historically, City has dominated head-to-head matchups against Burnley, winning 12 consecutive Premier League games against them. In these encounters, Burnley managed to score only once.

City’s record at the Etihad against Burnley is particularly formidable. The hosts have scored at least five goals in five out of six recent matches across the Premier League and FA Cup. 

I think City will win convincingly with a handicap. The return of Erling Haaland from injury further bolsters City’s attacking options and poses an additional challenge for Burnley’s defence, making the task even more daunting for the Clarets.

Manchester City vs Burnley Betting Tip

City is likely to dominate possession and dictate the pace of the game. Burnley, typically not a team that primarily focuses on defensive play, may find itself compelled to adopt a more defensive strategy against City’s formidable attack.

I think that the Clarets will build up their gameplay on counterattacks, focusing on thwarting City’s advances and adopting a defensive stance for most of the match.

Manchester City’s style of play, characterized by persistent attacking and creating numerous chances, is reflected in their average of 7.05 corners per game. Conversely, Burnley typically concedes around 5.65 corners per game. 

Given the anticipated dynamics in this encounter, with City aggressively pushing forward and Burnley defending in numbers, it is reasonable to expect a high number of corners due to City’s continuous offensive efforts. 

Disclaimer: Odds are accurate at the time of posting and subject to change. Please verify the latest odds on our platform before betting.

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