Burnley vs Manchester Utd Prediction & Betting Tips (7 January)

If Ruben Amorim was dismissed from his duties on Monday morning, the adventure could also end for Scott Parker, such a bad result today against the Red Devils. Indeed, since the 9th day, the Clarets have not won a single game, i.e. a current series of 11 matches without a victory in the Premier League, marked by a total of 9 defeats including 2 in a row against Newcastle 1-3 and to start 2026 on the Brighton turf 2-0. In the standings, Burnley is 19th, now 4 points behind the exit from the tunnel. The love story between Ruben Amorim and Manchester United ended this Monday morning.

The former Sporting coach was let go by the management and adds to an incredible list of departing United managers with a sense of unfulfilled duty. The fault lies in a recent draw at promoted Leeds last weekend 1-1, which itself followed a much less glorious draw against bottom side Wolverhampton 1-1. The more the years pass, the more United's former glory becomes a dark whisper in the ears of supporters who are still waiting for something to click. Currently, in the PL, the Red Devils are 6th with the same number of points as the Chelsea Blues 5th, also without a coach following the forced departure of Maresca. 

3 players from the Burnley squad left to play in the CAN. In this case Mejbri (eliminated with Tunisia), Foster (South Africa) and the central defender passed by United, Axel Tuanzebe. The first two cities were eliminated with their nation in the 1/8 finals and could be back in time. On the other hand, Tuanzebe played his 1/8th final the day before, and whatever the scenario, his participation in this meeting seems impossible today. Let's add the defections of Zeki Amdouni (not yet an appearance this season), Jordan Beyer (ditto), the Irish international Josh Cullen (2 goals, 2 assists in the PL), the French defender Esteve (ex-Montpellier), Flemming (5 goals in the PL), the long-term absentee Connor Roberts without forgetting the less important Joe Worrall. The excellent goalkeeper Dubravka will be operational, as will the former Cityzens Kyle Walker. On the Manchester United side, the controls have been taken over by the interim Fletcher, ex-legend of the club.

His group will be deprived of the excellent Mbeumo (6 goals in PL), qualified for the quarter-finals of the CAN (to come against Morocco), but also of the full-back Mazraoui (Morocco) and the Ivorian Amad Diallo, in combat gear the day before with the Elephants. Injured, the indestructible Bruno Fernandes will miss this part like Harry Maguire, the Batavian M.De Ligt and the very good midfielders Mainoo and Mount. Fortunately for the recently appointed coach, Cunha (4 goals, 1 assist in PL) and Benjamin Sesko will be at his disposal as will Dorgu and Zirkzee. The probable line-ups for Burnley - Manchester United: Burnley: Dubravka - Walker, Laurent, Ekdal, Humphreys, Pires - Larsen, Ugochukwu, Florentino, Anthony - Broja. Manchester United: Lammens - Yoro, Heaven, Martinez - Dalot, Casemiro, Ugarte, Shaw - Dorgu, Cunha - Sesko.

• Summary: Burnley is going head to head with Manchester United starting on 7 Jan 2026 at 20:15 UTC at Turf Moor stadium, Burnley city, England. The match is a part of the Premier League .
• Referee: Stuart Attwell
• Burnley Feedinco Rating: 6.63
• Manchester Utd Feedinco Rating: 6.84