Burnley - Manchester United: Red hot away team

Manchester United will make the short trip northward to face Burnley at Turf Moor on Saturday Evening.

Burnley

The Clarets are yet again carrying through a staunch season under Sean Dyche, dwelling in 12:th place with 24 points from 19 games as I write.

Statistics

Only Newcastle have created fewer shots than Burnley so far in the Premier League this season, Burnley creating on average 9.74 shots per game. Only 4 teams have created fewer shots on target than Burnley so far in the Premier League this season, Burnley creating on average 3.47 shots on target per game.

8 teams have conceded more shots than Burnley so far in the Premier League this season, Burnley conceding on average 13.21 shots per game. 11 teams have conceded more shots on target than Burnley so far in the Premier League this season, the Lancashire club conceding on average 4.16 shots on target per game.

Looking at the last 4 games, Burnley have created on average 1.50 shots on target per game - the worst attacking numbers in the league right now. During those very games Burnley have conceded on average 3.00 shots on target per game - below the league average of 3.90 shots on target conceded per game. This includes games against Bournemouth, Newcastle and Tottenham.

Manchester United

The Red Devils are experiencing a rather bumpy season, mixing some strong results with vile performances. However, Ole Gunnar Solskjær's men are only 2 points adrift a Europa League spot and 4 point from a Champions League spot.

Statistics

Only 3 teams have created more shots and shots on target than Manchester United so far in the Premier League this season, United creating on average 15.11 shots and 5.89 shots on target per game.

Only 4 teams have conceded fewer shots than Manchester United so far in the Premier League this season, United conceding on average 10.16 shots per game. Only 5 teams have conceded fewer shots on target than Manchester United so far in the Premier League this season, United conceding on average 3.89 shots on target per game.

Looking at the last 4 games, Manchester United have created on average 8.25 shots on target per game - the best attacking numbers in the league right now. In the same time span Manchester United have conceded on average 3.25 shots on target per game - below the league average of 3.90 shots on target conceded per game. This includes games against Newcastle, Everton and Manchester City.

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Conclusion & Betting Tips

Both teams produce some rather impressive defensive numbers. In the attacking department however, Manchester United is by some distance the better team.
My Betting Tip is Manchester United -0.75 (AH).
Stake at 5/10 units.

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