Manchester City vs Burnley: Predictions, Betting odds, Lineups, Preview

Explore Coral's detailed preview for Manchester City vs Burnley in the Premier League. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 15:00 BST match.

• Fixture: Manchester City vs Burnley

• Date: Saturday, 27 September 2025

• Kick-off: 15:00 BST

• Venue: Etihad Stadium

Match Prediction: Manchester City 3-0 Burnley.

Manchester City, despite recent inconsistent form, should dominate possession and create numerous scoring opportunities against Burnley. Their recent wins against Manchester United and Wolverhampton Wanderers showcase their ability to perform well at home and away, which could be crucial against a Burnley side that has struggled away from Turf Moor.

Burnley, on the other hand, will likely adopt a defensive approach, hoping to frustrate Manchester City and capitalise on counter-attacks. However, their recent losses, particularly the heavy defeat to Tottenham, suggest they might struggle to contain Manchester City's attacking prowess.

Manchester City's recent form has been a mix of highs and lows, with two wins, a draw, and two losses in their last five matches. Their victories against Manchester United and Wolves indicate their potential to perform well, especially perhaps at home.

However, the losses to Brighton and Tottenham highlight areas where they need to improve, particularly in maintaining consistency and defensive solidity. This inconsistency might affect their performance against Burnley, but their home advantage and attacking talent should help them secure a win.

• Draw: 1-1 vs Arsenal (A)

• Win: 3-0 vs Manchester United (H)

• Loss: 1-2 vs Brighton & Hove Albion (A)

• Loss: 0-2 vs Tottenham Hotspur (H)

• Win: 4-0 vs Wolverhampton Wanderers (A)

Burnley's recent form has been poor, with only one win, one draw, and three losses in their last five matches. Their sole victory came against Sunderland at home, while they struggled against stronger teams, such as Liverpool and Tottenham.

This suggests that Burnley might find it challenging to compete against a team of Manchester City's calibre, especially away from home. Their defensive approach might help them stay in the game initially, but their lack of consistent results could hinder their performance.

• Draw: 1-1 vs Nottingham Forest (H)

• Loss: 0-1 vs Liverpool (H)

• Loss: 2-3 vs Manchester United (A)

• Win: 2-0 vs Sunderland (H)

• Loss: 0-3 vs Tottenham Hotspur (A)

Manchester City have dominated recent encounters with Burnley, winning the last five league meetings. The most recent match saw Manchester City triumph 3-1 at home, while their previous game resulted in a 3-0 victory at Burnley. This consistent success against Burnley suggests that Manchester City hold a significant advantage in this fixture.

Recent Premier League Results

• Manchester City 3-1 Burnley (31 Jan 2024)

• Burnley 0-3 Manchester City (11 Aug 2023)

• Burnley 0-2 Manchester City (02 Apr 2022)

• Manchester City 2-0 Burnley (16 Oct 2021)

• Burnley 0-2 Manchester City (03 Feb 2021)

• Rayan Cherki (Thigh) - Out

• Mateo Kovačić (Achilles) - Out

• Rayan Aït-Nouri (Ankle) - Out

• Omar Marmoush (Knee) - Out

• Kalvin Phillips (Achilles) - Doubt

• Abdukodir Khusanov (Knock) - Doubt

• Erling Haaland (Back) - Doubt

• Nico O’Reilly (Knock) - Doubt

• Zeki Amdouni (Cruciate Ligament) - Out

• Bruun Larsen (Knock) - Doubt

• Jordan Beyer (Knee) - Out

• Connor Roberts (Knee) - Doubt

• Bashir Humphreys (Thigh) - Doubt

• Predicted lineup: Donnarumma, Khusanov (if fit), Dias, Gvardiol, O’Reilly (if fit), Rodri, Foden, Silva, Reijnders, Doku, Haaland (if fit)

Manchester City's predicted lineup suggests a strong focus on maintaining possession and attacking fluidity, with players like Rodri and Bernardo Silva pivotal in midfield. The possible inclusion of Erling Haaland up front indicates their intent to exploit Burnley's defensive vulnerabilities.

• Predicted lineup: Dúbravka, Walker, Laurent, Ekdal, Estève, Hartman, Tchaouna, Cullen, Florentino, Anthony, Foster

Burnley's predicted lineup points towards a defensive setup, with players like Maxime Estève and Hjalmar Ekdal crucial in the backline. Their strategy will likely revolve around counter-attacks, with Lyle Foster leading the charge up front.

• Rúben Dias vs Lyle Foster: This duel will be crucial, with Dias needing to neutralise Foster's threat on the counter.

• Bernardo Silva vs Josh Cullen: Silva's creativity will be tested against Cullen's defensive midfield prowess.

• Erling Haaland (Manchester City): If available, his goal-scoring prowess could be the difference in this match.

• Martin Dúbravka (Burnley): The goalkeeper's performance will be vital in keeping the scoreline respectable.

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