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Manchester City vs. Burnley FC
For the reigning Premier League champions Manchester City, the first matchday after the international break is the home match against the still winless team of Burnley FC. Kick-off is at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday afternoon at 16:00.
For the visitors, the trip to Manchester is likely to feel like a trip to the dentist. Burnley have been thrashed 5-0 at the Etihad Stadium four times in a row. The last point was taken there in December 2014. Whether we expect such a clear result again and what other predictions we would make, you can read now in our Man City vs Burnley betting tips.
Man City -Burnley Info
– Date & Time: 16/10/2021, at 16:00.
– Venue: Manchester, Etihad Stadium (up to 10,000 spectators).
– Competition: Premier League, Matchday 8
– TV coverage: Sky Sport
Man City -Burnley Tip
The starting situation is clear. Manchester City are the heavy favourites and will not want to let anything go in this game. For the Citizens it is an absolute must win on the way to defending the title. The visitors from Burnley, on the other hand, are still waiting for their first win and will probably be happy if they don’t concede five goals for the fifth time in a row at the home of the Skyblues. There is nothing at all to suggest a major sensation based on the way the season has gone so far.
Man City Form & Balance Check
Since the opening defeat to Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester City have been almost flawless on the road in the Premier League. Only against Southampton FC (0-0) and on the last matchday against Liverpool FC (2-2) the Skyblues could not manage a draw. The remaining four matches were all won. In addition to the success against the reigning Champions League winners Chelsea FC (0:1), there were two resounding victories against Arsenal and Norwich (both 5:0), as well as a narrow 0:1 win at Leicester City.
No points in top game against PSG
Pep Guardiola’s team got off to a flying start in the Champions League with a 6-3 win over RB Leipzig. However, the prestige duel with Paris Saint-Germain was lost 2-0 on matchday 2. Despite 55% possession and 18:7 shots, the Citizens lost out that day. The defeat was nevertheless acceptable over 90 minutes, as Man City simply lacked penetrating power in their forward play. Before the next match against FC Brugge on Tuesday, Jack Grealish & Co. have to solve their duty against Burnley in the Premier League.
Man City Facts & Analysis
14 points from 7 games
– Last played 2:2 against Liverpool
– Won last 4 home games against Burnley 5:0
– Best defence in the league (only 3 goals conceded)
Burnley Form & Balance Check
After Burnley FC finished the last season in 17th place in the table, it should have been clear to everyone that this season would be about nothing other than staying in the league. The first games of the 21/22 season have clearly confirmed this assumption. After seven games, the Clarets are still waiting for their first win. However, it is fair to say that Sean Dyche’s side have had a relatively tough starting programme.
Clarets face important weeks
With Liverpool FC, Arsenal FC, Leicester City and Everton FC, Burnley FC already had four teams in front of them who want to at least fight for the Europa League places. Of the remaining three matches with Brighton & Hove Albion (1:2), Leeds United (1:1) and Norwich City (0:0), Burnley have lost only one. Now the next challenge awaits them in the form of Manchester City, before they finally try to get their first win against Southampton or, at the latest, in the next but one game against Brentford.
Burnley Facts & Analysis
3 points from 7 games
– Last played 0-0 against Norwich
– Last picked up a point against Man City in February 2018 (1-1)
– Last 8 meetings all lost
Predicted line-up – last updated 15 Oct 2021
The hosts have, as always, a great selection of players at their disposal. Only Ilkay Gündogan and Oleksandr Zinchenko are currently missing due to injury. The system will be the classic 4-3-3 as always. Jack Greallish could play the striker.
There should be no surprises in the starting eleven for the visitors. The playing system will be the usual 4-4-2 with Vydra and Wood as the double strikers.
Your @etihad Player of the Month – @BernardoCSilva! 🔥
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– Manchester City (@ManCity) October 12, 2021
Man City -Burnley direct comparison & stats
The direct comparison goes relatively clearly to the favoured hosts with 43 to 27 wins. 19 encounters have ended in a draw so far. In recent years, of course, the record looks even more lopsided. Man City have won all of their last eight encounters with an incredible goal difference of 30:1.
– Did you know that Manchester City score 29% of their goals between the 61-75 minute mark?
– What a bulwark. Manchester City have yet to concede a goal in front of their home crowd this season.
– Last season Manchester City won both games against Burnley FC (5-0 at home and 2-0 away).
– The most common result between Manchester City and Burnley FC is 5-0 when Manchester City had home advantage. 4 games ended like this.
– When Manchester City lead 1-0 in home games, they win 92% of them.
