Our Man City U21 vs Burnley U21 Prediction: 3-1
Man City U21 vs Burnley U21 in the England Premier League 2 is scheduled for an 19:00 GMT kick-off on Friday January 9, 2026. Our analysis favors a 3-1 home win, but considering the likelihood of multiple goals, over 2.5 goals is also a solid wager.
This Man City U21 vs Burnley U21 prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Man City U21's Last Match – Man City U21 vs Real Madrid U21
Determined to get back to winning ways, Man City U21 must win after their 1-1 Premier League International Cup draw against Real Madrid U21 on December 16.
Burnley U21's Last Match – QPR U21 vs Burnley U21
Burnley U21 will look to carry forward their winning form after a 1-0 England U21 Premier League Cup success over QPR U21 on December 19. In that match, Burnley U21 controlled 50% of possession and managed 8 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 QPR U21 | 50% | 0 (4) | - | 35 |
 Burnley U21 | 50% | 0 (8) | - | 44 |
Man City U21 vs Burnley U21 Stats
Key Stats
| Man City U21 | Burnley U21 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.48 | Attacking Strength | 1.49 |
| 0.6 | Defence Strength | 1.06 |
| 1.2 | Points Per Game | 1.2 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 0/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.7 | Average Scored | 1.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Man City U21 are averaging 1.7 goals scored and 1.8 conceded per match, while Burnley U21 average 1.5 scored and 1.9 conceded per game.