In this article, we have given our Burnley vs Watford prediction, odds & betting tips ahead of their Championship clash at Turf Moor on Saturday afternoon. At the time of writing, the hosts are in third place having accumulated a total of 41 points from 21 games played, while the visitors are in seventh spot on 34 points from 20 matches.
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Burnley vs Watford prediction: Battle of two in-form teams
Key stats
- Both teams are unbeaten in their last five games.
- The previous five H2Hs have produced a total of just seven goals.
- Both sides have scored in four of their last five matches.
Correct score prediction: Burnley 1-1 Watford
With both teams in good form, they may cancel each other out. Burnley are winless in two home games while Watford are the same away, so a draw may come into fruition.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Hornets expected to be stung
- HOME: 4/6 (1.67) – 60.0%
- DRAW: 11/4 (3.75) – 26.7%
- AWAY: 4/1 (5.00) – 20.0%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
According to the implied probabilities, Burnley are fully expected to take home all three points at Turf Moor, despite having to settle for draws in their previous two home encounters. Meanwhile, another stalemate is thought to be the next most likely outcome, followed by a Watford away win.
Also, feel free to check out our expert predictions and football betting tips today.
Most recent H2Hs: Another cagey clash?
The previous five H2Hs have produced just seven goals in total, and the winners have only won by a one-goal margin. Thus, we could expect another tight affair this weekend.
England Championship 14/02/23
Burnley
Watford
England Championship 12/08/22
Watford
Burnley
England Premier League 30/04/22
Watford
Burnley
England Premier League 05/02/22
Burnley
Watford
England Premier League 25/06/20
Burnley
Watford
Burnley preview: Clarets aiming for automatic promotion
Burnley are currently four points behind Championship leaders Sheffield United in the table, and will be aiming for automatic promotion straight back up to the Premier League. Should they do so, they need to find the extra edge to win these kind of home fixtures instead of drawing them.
Predicted lineup: Trafford (GK), Humphreys, Egan-Riley, Egan, Pires, Cullen, Brownhill, Koleosho, Laurent, Anthony & Rodriguez
England Championship 03/05/25
W
Millwall
1
Burnley
3
England Championship 26/04/25
W
QPR
0
Burnley
5
England Championship 21/04/25
W
Sheff Utd
1
Burnley
2
England Championship 18/04/25
W
Watford
1
Burnley
2
England Championship 11/04/25
W
Norwich
1
Burnley
2
Watford preview: Hornets hoping to cause upset
It would be somewhat of an upset if Watford were to beat Burnley at Turf Moor. Nonetheless, their recent impressive form suggests that they are capable of pulling out a surprise result.
Predicted lineup: Bachmann (GK), Porteous, Pollock, Morris, Ngakia, Sissoko, Louza, Vata, Baah, Chakvetadze & Bayo
England Championship 03/05/25
D
Sheff Wed
1
Watford
1
England Championship 26/04/25
L
Blackburn
2
Watford
1
England Championship 21/04/25
L
Portsmouth
1
Watford
0
England Championship 18/04/25
L
Burnley
2
Watford
1
England Championship 12/04/25
L
West Brom
2
Watford
1
Player to watch – Kwadwo Baah
Kwadwo Baah has produced a goal and an assist in his previous two games for Watford, and so is in decent form ahead of their visit to Burnley. If the Hornets are to cause an upset, they will need Baah to be on-song once more.