Last Updated on August 8, 2023 11:57 pm by Erwin Noguera
The start of the Premier League will give us an attractive match between Manchester City and Burnley. On one side is the recent champion and on the other is a promoted team that promises to do interesting things this season.
The Clarets have not yet played an official match, but in their last friendly they were beaten 3-0 by Mainz, a German Bundesliga team.
The Sky-Blues come from a 1-1 draw with Arsenal and a 4-1 loss in the penalty shootout in the Community Shield, but it was a match where Pep Guardiola implemented some variations.
When:
Friday, August 11 at 3:00 pm ET at Turf Moor
Moneyline odds:
Burnley +750
Manchester City -333
Draw Offs:
+450
Where Can I Watch?
nbcsports.com, SiriusXM FC, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, and USA Network
Why Bet on Burnley?
Burnley had a historic season in the Championship. They scored 101 points, the product of 29 wins, 14 draws, and three defeats. They scored 87 goals and conceded only 35, making them the best attack and the best defense.
The Clarets have just lost 3-0 in their last friendly against Mainz, from Germany, so they close an irregular preseason, with only one win, one draw, and two defeats.
The newly promoted team had a busy transfer window, signing forwards Zeki Amdouni and Michael Obafemi, goalkeeper James Trafford, defenders Jordan Beyer and Dara O’Shea, and winger Luca Koleosho. In addition, Dutch attacker Wout Weghorst returned from his loan spell with Manchester United.
The only absentee for coach Vincent Kompany is midfielder Josh Brownhill.
Why Bet on Manchester City?
Manchester City arrives as three-time Premier League champions and this year has the bonus of being Champions League champions for the first time, so great things are expected from Pep Guardiola’s team.
The Citizens lost the Community Shield final to Arsenal, after drawing 1-1 in regular time and losing 4-1 on penalties. In the preseason, the Manchester side beat Yokohama Marinos and Bayern Munich but lost to Atlético Madrid.
City spent 119 million euros in the market, paying 90 million euros for defender Josko Gvardiol and another 29 million euros for midfielder Mateo Kovacic, who will have the tough task of replacing llkay Gündogan, who left for Barcelona. Another player who left the squad was winger Riyad Mahrez, who is on his way to Al-Ahli in Saudi Arabia.
Guardiola will have defender Gvardiol in cotton wool for his debut.
Final Betting Analysis: Burnley vs. Manchester City
In their return to the Premier League, Burnley will have the advantage of playing at home and facing Manchester City, which is still oiling the machinery. However, logic suggests that the Citizens, who have won their last 10 matches against this rival, will win.
The numbers at MyBookie.ag have Manchester City as the favorite, as the Moneyline for them shows -333, meanwhile Burnley has +750 and the draw is +450.
The last time these teams met at Burnley’s home, City won 2-0 with goals from Kevin De Bruyne and Gündogan. In addition, last season they met in the FA Cup and the Manchester side won 6-0, with a hat-trick from Norwegian Erling Haaland.
Go for a straight-for Manchester City win in the Moneyline. If you bet $100 at -333, you will gain $30 for a total payout of $130.
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