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Burnley vs Manchester City – Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips 02/04/22, Team News and Lineups
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Free predictions and betting picks for Burnley vs Manchester City
Bookmaker Ratings prediction one: Manchester City to Win to Nil – 1.83
Bookmaker Ratings prediction two: Under 3.5 Goals – 1.53
Manchester City Win to Nil
With their lead at the top cut to just one point, Manchester City will need to be fully focused against Burnley on Saturday and we’re tipping the champions to do a professional job at Turf Moor. City have beaten the Clarets to nil in each of the clubs’ last five encounters and another victory coupled with a clean sheet is on the cards for Pep Guardiola’s side.
Under 3.5 Goals
Manchester City were able to notch just two goals in each of their last two meetings with Sean Dyche’s dogged Burnley side and the Clarets are robust enough in defence to keep the scoreline to respectable levels again on Saturday. Nine of Burnley’s last ten Premier League assignments have produced under 3.5 goals and we’re tipping Saturday’s fixture to follow suit.
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Preliminary review and match prediction for Burnley vs Manchester City
Manchester City’s lead at the summit of the Premier League has been severed to just a single point and should title rivals Liverpool win their lunchtime fixture against Watford on Saturday as expected, the Cityzens will kick-off their clash with Burnley in second spot.
The heat is well and truly on then as the campaign’s climax rapidly approaches and the defending champions cannot afford any more slipups if they are to successfully defend their crown.
City were held to a 0-0 draw at Crystal Palace in their last league assignment, though they really deserved to pocket maximum points having mustered 19 attempts and hit the woodwork twice.
A date with relegation candidates Burnley looks like a more straightforward task for Pep Guardiola’s charges however and City will be targeting their tenth straight victory over the Clarets when the teams lock horns on Saturday afternoon.
Burnley have won only two of their last 17 Premier League fixtures and having punched above their weight for several seasons in the top flight, the current campaign is looking more and more like their final flourish before returning to the Championship.
With skipper and former Man City youngster Ben Mee sidelined through injury and stand in centre-half Nathan Collins suspended, the Clarets’ defence looks vulnerable this weekend and City will be primed to pounce.
At the opposite end, only Norwich have found the net less of often than Sean Dyche’s shot-shy Burnley this term and Manchester City will expect to dominate Saturday’s game from the first whistle against their vastly inferior hosts.
The Clarets have scored just one goal in their last nine meetings with City combined and the champions are targeting their sixth victory to nil over their perennial whipping boys this weekend.
With standard match result markets best ignored this week, backing City to claim a clean sheet alongside three points is available at a much more palatable price.
Safe Bets
At 1.57, backing Manchester City with a -1.0 goal handicap should prove a safe option with sufficient value to tantalise cautious bettors this weekend. City have covered the single goal handicap in each of their last six meetings with Burnley and having watched Chelsea put four past the Clarets at Turf Moor earlier this month, the Cityzens will be hoping to canter their way to glory in similar fashion.
Get Quick Rich
Manchester City have beaten Burnley 2-0 in each of the clubs’ last two head-to-heads and bettors on the lookout for meaty prices this weekend might consider backing the same scoreline at whopping 6.0 odds on Saturday.
Burnley vs Manchester City first goalscorer
Raheem Sterling has enjoyed a productive couple of weeks for club and country, and having put City in front against Southampton in the FA Cup before the international break, the winger bagged a goal for England against Ivory Coast. With his confidence brimming, Sterling looks a fine option at 4.2 to notch the fixture’s opening effort on Saturday.
Burnley vs Manchester City Team News
Defenders Nathan Collins, Erik Pieters and Ben Mee are all out of action for Burnley at present as are midfielder Johann Berg Gudmundsson and striker Matej Vydra.
John Stones, Ederson and Ruben Dias are all expected to return to the fold for City this weekend following minor complaints. Youngster Coe Palmer should also be fit enough to make the matchday squad.
Starting Lineups
Burnley: Pope – Roberts, Long, Tarkowski, Taylor – Lennon, Westwood, Brownhill, McNeil – Weghorst, Cornet
Manchester City: Ederson – Walker, Dias, Laporte, Cancelo – Rodri, de Bruyne, Bernardo Silva – Mahrez, Sterling, Foden
Highlighted Player
Kevin Long
With several central defenders missing, Kevin Long could be handed a chance to shine for Burnley this weekend, though the Republic of Ireland international hasn’t played a single minute of Premier League football this season and ring rust could be something to watch out for.
Most popular FAQ for Burnley vs Manchester City
Who won the last meeting between these clubs?
Manchester City beat Burnley 2-0 when the teams last met on October 16th.
Where will this fixture be played?
Saturday’s game will be played at Turf Moor, Burnley.
Which bookmaker has the best odds for this game?
We recommend checking out the odds at William Hill for Burnley vs Manchester City.
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