Manchester City vs Burnley Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 27 Sep 2025
Premier League Betting Preview: Manchester City vs Burnley
Manchester City host Burnley in this Premier League encounter at Etihad Stadium, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 27 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.
Clarets Should Be Able to Cover the Line
Wagering Burnley +2.25 at -125 on the Asian Handicap means our stake is divided equally between +2 and +2.5. The scoreline could be competitive when they go up against Man City.
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City Have Been Unstoppable When Playing Burnley
Manchester City played Arsenal away in their last Premier League game. It was a 1-1 draw at Emirates Stadium. Pep Guardiola's men had just 33% possession and recorded three shots on target, with Erling Haaland scoring the goal.
On Wednesday night, City secured a 2-0 win when visiting Huddersfield Town in the EFL Cup.
Burnley played Nottingham Forest at home in their previous Premier League game. It was a 1-1 draw at Turf Moor. The Lancashire club recorded just 37% possession and had five shots on goal, while Jaidon Anthony found the net.
Four days ago, Burnley suffered a 2-1 EFL Cup home defeat at the hands of Cardiff City.
Head-to-Head Statistics
It was City who came out on top when they last played Burnley. At Etihad Stadium, a 3-1 home win was recorded. In the past 10 H2H meetings, City have won every time.
Premier League | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
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5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 9:5 | 7 |
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5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 8 | -3 | 5:8 | 4 |
City have 6 wins, 2 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.7 goals from 4.1 shots on goal and 13.1 attempts. Pep Guardiola's team have averaged 57.2% possession, 519.2 passes and 5.5 corners per match, with their opponents getting 0.7 goals from 2.9 shots on goal, 9.4 attempts and 3.4 corners.
Erling Haaland leads the way with 7 goals, Bernardo Silva has 2, with Phil Foden and two others on 1. Jeremy Doku is the leading assists maker on 4, with goalkeepers Ederson, James Trafford and Gianluigi Donnarumma keeping 5 clean sheets between them.
Burnley – Last 10 League GamesBurnley have won 6, lost 3 and drawn 1, with an average of 4.6 shots on goal, 8.9 attempts and 1.9 goals. The Lancashire club average 46.3% possession, 3.7 corners awarded and 4.9 corners against, while 1.2 goals have been conceded from 13.2 attempts and 4.2 shots on goal.
The leading scorers have been Jaidon Anthony and Josh Brownhill with 5, while Zian Flemming has 3. Josh Cullen, Jaidon Anthony and Hannibal Mejbri have clocked up 2 assists, with Martin Dubravka keeping one clean sheet in the previous 10 games.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Manchester City predicted lineup (4-1-4-1): Gianluigi Donnarumma (GK), Abdukodir Khusanov, Ruben Dias, Josko Gvardiol, Nico O'Reilly, Rodri, Phil Foden, Bernardo Silva, Tijjani Reijnders, Jérémy Doku, Erling Haaland.
Burnley predicted lineup (5-4-1): Martin Dubravka (GK), Kyle Walker, Josh Laurent, Hjalmar Ekdal, Maxime Estève, Quilindschy Hartman, Loum Tchaouna, Lesley Ugochukwu, Josh Cullen, Jaidon Anthony, Lyle Foster.
Manchester City vs Burnley Prediction & Betting Tips
Get fully prepped for Manchester City vs Burnley with our betting guide, featuring our expert match pick, predicted scoreline, sharp corners advice, top player props and a value-focused bet builder.
Match Prediction
We anticipate a payout when we bet on Burnley +2.25 at -125 for this Premier League clash. This Asian Handicap wager has a great chance of landing a return based on the team news and stats at our disposal.
Our job is to consult the latest Premier League team news in order to produce the best football predictions. Then we crack on with the job of analysing the stats that are going to be the most effective.
Key Manchester City vs Burnley league stats:
Burnley +2.25 Probability
The betting apps are estimating that there is a 55.6% likelihood of this pick landing a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 60-65%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.
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Correct Score Prediction
We’re taking a chance on Man City to achieve a 1-0 winning scoreline. Odds of +750 means we can place a smaller stake and still achieve a nice return.
Player Prop Picks
Jaidon Anthony (Burnley) has totalled a minimum of one shot on goal in back-to-back league away matches. We’re expecting this data to be backed up and for him to cover the Shots on Target line at odds of +155.


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Tijjani Reijnders (City) is available to be on the scoresheet at +230. We think this is the pick of the player props, with generous odds available when it comes to backing him to score at any time.


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Corners Prediction
City have had under 7.5 corners in seven consecutive games, with Burnley conceding less than 7.5 corners in their past four away matches. We’re happy to back the -138 when it comes to City falling short of the Team Corners line which looks generous.






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Bet Builder Tips
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Manchester City vs Burnley Odds
The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.
City Victory on the Cards According to Bookies
Manchester City are strong -588 favourites to win this Premier League encounter according to the Full-Time Result betting odds. The bookies give them a 85% chance of claiming victory. If you’re interested in wagering Burnley, you can get +1500 for the underdog.
For those wanting an alternative, City are -192 on the Half-Time Result market. This means they need to lead at the break, with Burnley being priced up at +850 and the draw is +210.
Over 2.5 Goals is the shortest odds and that means three goals or more are anticipated. If you’re expecting at least one team to draw a blank, then the No option on the Both Teams to Score market is available at -154.
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Erling Haaland Favourite to Be First Goalscorer
The First Goalscorer favourite is Erling Haaland at +180, with similar odds available for this player to register the last goal.













City Victorious in Past Six H2H Etihad Stadium Clashes
City have clocked up eight wins, one draw and one defeat in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 2.30 goals per match and conceding 0.90.
Burnley have clocked up five wins, three draws and two defeats in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 1.50 goals per match and conceding 0.90.
When the teams previously met at Etihad Stadium, City defeated Burnley 3-1. For the past 6 H2H meetings at Etihad Stadium, City have won every time.
Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
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8-1-1 | 3.20 | 2.30 | 0.90 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 5 | |
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5-3-2 | 2.40 | 1.50 | 0.90 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 6 |
- W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
- G = Avg. Goals
- GF = Avg. Goals For
- GA = Avg. Goals Against
- O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
- U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
- B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
- B-No = Matches BTTS No
- Premier League: 31/01 2024 Man City 3 Burnley 1
- Premier League: 11/08 2023 Burnley 0 Man City 3
- FA Cup: 18/03 2023 Man City 6 Burnley 0
- Premier League: 02/04 2022 Burnley 0 Man City 2
- Premier League: 16/10 2021 Man City 2 Burnley 0
- Premier League: 03/02 2021 Burnley 0 Man City 2
- Premier League: 28/11 2020 Man City 5 Burnley 0
- EFL Cup: 30/09 2020 Burnley 0 Man City 3
- Premier League: 22/06 2020 Man City 5 Burnley 0
- Premier League: 03/12 2019 Burnley 1 Man City 4


- 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 7 wins, 2 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches
- 6 wins, 3 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.70 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.20 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.20 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.90 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.50 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 5.50 corners awarded and 3.40 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.00 corners awarded and 3.20 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 8.90 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.20 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 3.70 corners awarded and 4.90 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.10 corners awarded and 4.20 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 8.60 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.30 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 57.20% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 61.90% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 9 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 46.30% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 52.40% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Manchester City this season are Erling Haaland (6), Phil Foden (1), Rayan Cherki (1)
- Top Assistors for Manchester City this season are Jeremy Doku (2), Tijjani Reijnders (2), Bernardo Silva (1)
Manchester City vs Burnley Lineups & Team News
Know who’s in and who’s out for City vs Burnley before making your bets. We’ll deliver both predicted and confirmed lineups for the Premier League as well as the latest injury reports.
Manchester City Predicted Lineup 4-1-4-1
Burnley Predicted Lineup 5-4-1
Manchester City Predicted Lineup 4-1-4-1
Burnley Predicted Lineup 5-4-1
Previous Manchester City Lineups
Previous Burnley Lineups
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
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1 | Liverpool | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 11:5 | 15 |
2 | Arsenal | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10:2 | 10 |
3 | Tottenham | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10:3 | 10 |
4 | Bournemouth | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 6:5 | 10 |
5 | Crystal Palace | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 6:2 | 9 |
6 | Chelsea | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 10:5 | 8 |
7 | Sunderland | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6:4 | 8 |
8 | Fulham | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6:5 | 8 |
9 | Man City | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 9:5 | 7 |
10 | Everton | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6:5 | 7 |
11 | Man United | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6:8 | 7 |
12 | Leeds | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4:7 | 7 |
13 | Newcastle | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3:3 | 6 |
14 | Brighton | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6:8 | 5 |
15 | Nott’m Forest | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5:9 | 5 |
16 | Burnley | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5:8 | 4 |
17 | Brentford | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6:10 | 4 |
18 | Aston Villa | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1:5 | 3 |
19 | West Ham | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5:13 | 3 |
20 | Wolverhampton | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3:12 | 0 |
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
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1 | Liverpool | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7:3 | 9 |
2 | Arsenal | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 9:1 | 7 |
3 | Sunderland | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6:2 | 7 |
4 | Fulham | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5:2 | 7 |
5 | Bournemouth | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3:1 | 7 |
6 | Man United | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5:4 | 6 |
7 | Brighton | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5:4 | 5 |
8 | Chelsea | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2:0 | 4 |
9 | Everton | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2:0 | 4 |
10 | Burnley | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3:2 | 4 |
11 | Brentford | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3:2 | 4 |
12 | Leeds | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1:0 | 4 |
13 | Tottenham | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3:1 | 3 |
14 | Man City | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3:2 | 3 |
15 | Newcastle | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3:3 | 3 |
16 | Nott’m Forest | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3:4 | 3 |
17 | Crystal Palace | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1:1 | 2 |
18 | Aston Villa | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0:3 | 1 |
19 | Wolverhampton | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3:10 | 0 |
20 | West Ham | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2:10 | 0 |



































