Manchester United - Burnley: Clean sheat for the home team

Manchester United host Burnley at Old Trafford on Wednesday evening.

Manchester United

The Red Devils are going through a bumpy season somewhat hard to predict. Ole Gunnar Solskjær's side is currently fending off wolves and blades at 5th spot, conceding 27 goals in 23 games (4th best record in the league this season).

Statistics

Only Manchester City, Chelsea and Liverpool teams have created more shots than Manchester United so far in the Premier League this season, United creating on average 14.48 shots per game. Only Manchester City, Liverpool and Chelsea have created more shots on target than Manchester United so far in the Premier League this season, United creating on average 5.70 shots on target per game.

Only Manchester City, Chelsea and Liverpool have conceded fewer shots than Manchester United so far in the Premier League this season, United conceding on average 10.22 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 3.78 shots on target per game.
At Old Trafford the numbers are even a shade better, United conceding on average 8.91 shots and 3.64 shots on target per game.

Form

Looking at the last 4 games, Manchester United have created on average 4.75 shots on target per game - slightly above the average in the league right now. Even more relevant to this very post is United conceded on average 3.25 shots on target in those games - one of the best defensive numbers in the league right now (including games against attack minded teams like Arsenal, Norwich and Liverpool).

Burnley

The Clarets look set to do battle for a mid-table finish, currently at 14th position, 5 points clear of a top half spot and the relegation zone.
Sean Dyche is yet again working wonders on a shoestring budget, only newcomers Norwich City and Sheffield United mustering a squad of lesser total market value.

Statistics

Only Crystal Palace and Newcastle have created fewer shots than Burnley so far in the Premier League this season, Burnley creating on average 10.00 shots per game. No other team have created fewer shots on target than Burnley so far in the Premier League this season, Burnley creating on average 3.18 shots on target per game. No other team have created fewer shots on target on the road than Burnley so far in the Premier League this season, the Lancashire outfit creating on average 2.36 shots on target per game away from Turf Moor.

Burnley concede slightly above the average number of shots and shots on target so far in the Premier League this season.

Form

Burnley have scored 3 goals in the last 5 games. However that's been at home to Aston Villa and Leicester, the two teams conceding the third most shots on target in the league right now.
Looking at the last 4 games, Burnley have created on average 2.25 shots on target per game - the second worst attacking numbers in the league right now. During those very games Burnley have conceded on average 6.00 shots on target per game - one of the worst defensive numbers in the league right now.

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Conclusion & Betting Tips

Manchester United is one of the teams conceding the fewest shots and shots on target in the Premier League, especially at home.
Burnley is one of the teams creating the fewest shots and shots on target in the Premier League, particularly on the road.
The recent trends consolidate these figures.
Also, in the reverse game in December, Burnley managed only 1 shot on target.
My Betting Tip is Total Goals by Away Team: Under 0.5.
Stake at 5/10 units.

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