Burnley vs Watford Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 21 Dec 2024

Under 2.5 the Most Likely Outcome

Burnley and Watford could be set for a low-scoring encounter. We will therefore head to the Total Goals market where Under 2.5 can be backed at an eye-catching price of -138.

1-1 Draw in Previous H2H Encounter

Burnley won last time out by a 2-1 scoreline. It was away from home against Norwich City at Carrow Road. The Clarets had 42% of possession and five shots on target, with Zian Flemming and Josh Brownhill scoring one goal apiece.

Watford claimed a 2-1 home victory over West Bromwich Albion at Vicarage Road Stadium in their previous game. Tom Cleverley's team had just 37% of the ball and recorded seven shots on goal, with Vakoun Issouf Bayo scoring twice.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Turf Moor played host to the last head-to-head where Burnley were at home to Watford. The clash ended in a 1-1 draw. Burnley have landed victory in three of the past 7 H2H games, with Watford securing a win along with three draws.

5 wins, 1 loss and 4 draws, averaging 0.9 goals from 4.1 shots on goal and 9.8 attempts. Burnley have had 55.2% possession and 6.7 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 0.3 goals from 2.8 shots on goal and 6.6 attempts, while the opposition have been awarded 3.3 corners.

Top scorers are Josh Brownhill and Jay Rodriguez on 2 goals, while Zian Flemming has racked up 1. Josh Cullen, Josh Brownhill and Josh Laurent have racked up the most assists with 1 each.

Watford have 5 victories, 2 defeats and 3 draws, averaging 4.3 shots on goal, 9.4 attempts and 1.5 goals. The Hornets average 49.2% possession, 5.5 corners taken and 5.3 corners against them, while 0.9 goals have been conceded from 10.8 attempts and 4.0 shots on goal.

Vakoun Issouf Bayo is the leading scorer with 8 goals, followed by Ryan Porteous on 2, with Rocco Vata and two others bagging 1. Rocco Vata, Kwadwo Baah and Giorgi Chakvetadze have clocked up 2 assists each in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Burnley confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): James Trafford (GK), Connor Roberts, CJ Egan-Riley, Maxime Esteve, Bashir Humphreys, Josh Cullen, Josh Laurent, Jaidon Anthony, Josh Brownhill, Hannibal Mejbri, Zian Flemming.

Watford confirmed lineup (4-1-4-1): Daniel Bachmann (GK), Jeremy Ngakia, Ryan Porteous, Matthew Pollock, Yasser Larouci, Pierre Dwomoh, Kwadwo Baah, Moussa Sissoko, Giorgi Chakvetadze, Rocco Vata, Vakoun Issouf Bayo.

Burnley vs Watford Prediction & Betting Tips

The stats imply that we’ll see a low-scoring Championship clash, with a total goal count of two or less expected based on the information to hand. Secure a price of -138 for Under 2.5 Goals.

Injuries and suspensions are taken into account by the experts at Sportsgambler.com. Our football tips are also shaped by the latest form, with the stats playing a big part before predictions are made.

Key Burnley vs Watford league stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in any of the last 5 Burnley games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 9 of the last 10 Burnley games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 7 Burnley games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Watford games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 3 of the last 5 Watford games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 games between these teams.

Under 2.5 Probability

According to the latest odds, there’s a 57.9% likelihood of our pick winning. However, our tipsters in-depth research has found that the actual probability is between 60-65%. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

Bettors who are looking for more juice from their bet could consider a wager on Under 2.5 Goals along with a team to win. The Result & Total Goals market provides this particular option.

Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Burnley 2 - 0 Watford

Burnley are available at +600 to win by a 2-0 scoreline. Correct score betting allows us to bet at bigger odds and it’s also a fun type of wager.

Burnley vs Watford Odds

The Burnley betting odds have been priced up by the bookies and they are -138 favourites to land victory in this Championship encounter which means a 58% chance of winning. Watford are the outsiders at +425 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

For those expecting a low-scoring clash, Under 2.5 Goals is the market leader on the Total Goals market.

The leading football betting sites offer hundreds of markets when it comes to Championship matches. Make sure you look through all the available options before deciding which bet to place.

Full-Time Result

1

-138

X

+260

2

+425

Half-Time Result

1

+137.5

X

+110

2

+450

Double Chance

1X

-599

12

-350

X2

+105

Draw No Bet

1

-400

2

+275

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.75

-101

2 Hcp +0.75

-110

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-150

Over 2.5

+120

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-100

No

-138

Burnley vs Watford Lineups & Team News

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