Watford vs Burnley: Expect Guests To Win

Watford will host Burnley in round 35 of the English Premier League. Will the Hornets be able to interrupt their losing streak at home?

Watford

After beating Southampton 2-1, Watford botched their next four appearances in the EPL. On the road, the club lost to two of the best teams of the current campaign – 0-2 to Liverpool and a 1-5 defeat to Manchester City. The Hornets lost at home to Leeds United (0-3) and Brentford (1-2). Watford are sitting last in the standings with 22 points.

Burnley

After the defeat at the hands of Norwich City and Sean Dyche's dismissal, Burnley started to show a good game. In three games, the team managed to pick up seven points. First, Burnley drew with West Ham United 1-1 on the road. The club went on to score two home wins and had two clean sheets. Burnley scored two unanswered goals against Southampton and achieved a minimal advantage over Wolverhampton (1-0). Due to this streak, the team left the relegation zone – with 31 points, Burnley are on 17th place in the EPL table.

Head-to-head encounters

In the first round of the EPL, Watford and Burnley did not please us with productive actions and shared the points. In total, the clubs have met in 38 matches. In terms of victories, Burnley is ahead, 17-12.

Predicted lineups

• Watford: Forster, Ngakia, Kabasele, Samir, Kamara, Cleverley, Louza, Sissoko. Dennis, Pedro, Sarr;
• Burnley: Pope, Roberts, Collins, Tarkowski, Taylor, McNeil, Brownhill, Cork, Cornet, Weghorst, Vydra.

Key stats

• Watford has suffered defeat in their last ten home matches in the EPL;
• In nine of Watford's last 11 home games against Burnley in all competitions, at least three goals have been scored;
• Watford have conceded at least two goals in their last six home matches in the EPL;
• The previous four home matches Watford played in the EPL saw Total Over 2.5 goals scored.

Expert Betting Tips

Watford continues to disappoint their fans. The Hornets visit Burnley, who's been on the rise after the change of coach. I believe that Burnley's successful form will continue in the upcoming game. Bookmakers give equal odds on the wins of both teams, but at this stage of the season, Burnley looks more preferable. I suggest we bet on the victory of the guests, and you can also consider yellow cards total over.

• W2 for 2.75;
• ITO2 (1.5) for 2.53;
• Yellow Cards TO (3.5) for 1.548.

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