Manchester United vs Burnley avant-première

• Draw or United win
• Les deux équipes doivent marquer

Manchester United head into their third Premier League fixture of the 2025/26 season still searching for their first win. An opening-day defeat to Arsenal, followed by an uninspiring draw at Fulham has left Ruben Amorim under increasing scrutiny. Despite signs of progress in both performances, the harsh reality is that United have collected just a single point, and failing to win here would mean starting a league campaign without a victory in the first three games for only the fourth time in their Premier League history.

The numbers make for grim reading. United have earned just six points in the league since the beginning of April (W1, D3, L7), the fewest of any ever-present Premier League side during that period. The decline in results, coupled with their dreadful 15th-placed finish last season, has left the atmosphere around Old Trafford tense. Amorim has repeatedly asked for patience as he attempts to implement his ideas, but the longer his side goes without a win, the louder the questions about his tenure will become.

Burnley, by contrast, arrive in Manchester with momentum. Scott Parker’s men secured an impressive 2-0 win over Sunderland in their first home game of the season, their first victory since returning to the top flight. That result followed a difficult opening-day defeat at Tottenham, but the response was exactly what their fans would have wanted. The Clarets built on that confidence with another late win in midweek, overcoming Derby County in the EFL Cup. Two consecutive victories mean they will head to Old Trafford with optimism, knowing that three points here would be a huge statement and give them as many league points in three games as United have picked up in five months.

Historique du face-à-face

This fixture has been a long-standing test for Burnley, who have traditionally struggled against Manchester United. The Red Devils have lost just one of their last 25 meetings at Old Trafford (W15, D9), though Burnley have enjoyed some success on their trips to this famous ground in the Premier League era.

In fact, the Clarets have avoided defeat on more than half of their league visits to Old Trafford since promotion in 2014 (W1, D4, L4), including a hard-earned 1-1 draw the last time the two sides met here in 2023/24. Burnley’s ability to frustrate United in their own backyard should not be underestimated, particularly given the hosts’ struggles to impose themselves at home in recent times.

Statistiques et séries chaudes

• Manchester United have lost eight of their last 13 Premier League home matches (W3, D2).
• United have failed to score before half-time in 29 of their last 40 league games.
• Burnley have won just one of their last 11 Premier League away games (D3, L7).
• Nine of Burnley’s last 11 away league matches produced over 2.5 total goals.

Acteurs clés à surveiller

Bryan Mbeumo (Manchester United)

After scoring his first goal in a United shirt against Grimsby Town, the former Brentford forward will see this as the perfect opportunity to open his Premier League account.

He has history against Burnley, scoring and assisting in his last home league appearance against them for the Bees. If he can rediscover that form, Mbeumo could become the man to finally deliver United’s first three points of the campaign.

Kyle Walker (Burnley)

One of Parker’s experienced summer recruits, Walker knows what it takes to deliver on the big stage.

The veteran defender has enjoyed a strong personal record at Old Trafford down the years, and he is on the brink of history here, needing just one more win to become the first player ever to win seven Premier League away games at this ground. His leadership and defensive nous will be key if Burnley are to frustrate United once again.

Team News

United’s squad could be boosted by the return of Noussair Mazraoui, who has been edging closer to full fitness after injury. His inclusion would add much-needed balance at right-back.

Burnley, meanwhile, are monitoring the fitness of Maxime Estève and Lesley Ugochukwu after both picked up knocks in their win over Sunderland. Should either miss out, Parker may need to reshuffle his backline, which could hand United an opening to exploit.

Analyse des paris

From a betting perspective, this fixture poses an intriguing dilemma. On one hand, United’s poor home form and long winless stretches under Amorim make them hard to trust, especially at short odds. On the other hand, Burnley’s dreadful away record and tendency to concede goals suggest they are vulnerable against any top-flight opponent, even one out of sorts.

One notable trend is United’s slow starts, having failed to score before half-time in the majority of their games since last season. This opens the door to a wager on the second half being the higher-scoring period. Burnley’s tendency to concede multiple goals on the road could also point towards a United handicap victory if Amorim’s men finally click.

For those seeking more cautious options, both teams to score may appeal, given Burnley’s scoring ability and United’s defensive frailties at home. However, United’s desperation for a win and their strong record against promoted teams — unbeaten in 23 such fixtures — makes backing them to edge this contest the most logical outcome.

Prédiction

Manchester United 2-1 Burnley

Burnley will make life difficult, but United’s quality and urgency should see them scrape a first win of the campaign.

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