Manchester City vs Burnley
Manchester City and Burnley, both Premier League sides, compared over the 2025/2026 season in the Premier League. Manchester City played 38 matches and Burnley 38. The 9 metrics below are measured per match, with each side ranked against the rest of its league.
Manchester City2025/2026 · Premier League · 38 matches
Burnley2025/2026 · Premier League · 38 matchesper match · rank vs leagueManchester City leads on expected goals (xG) at 1.92 per match against 0.89, 116% more (1st of 20 in the league), goals at 2.03 per match against 1.00, 103% more (1st of 20 in the league) and shots at 15.6 per match against 9.34, 67% more (2nd of 20 in the league).
Burnley leads on tackles at 16.8 per match against 14.4, 17% more (12th of 20 in the league) and yellow cards at 1.74 per match against 1.76 (7th of 20 in the league).
Overall Manchester City has a clear edge, leading 7 of the 9 metrics to Burnley's 2. League context matters: a rank shows how each side compares with its own division, not with the other's.