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Burnley lock horns with Watford in the 22nd round of games in the EFL Championship on Saturday. Both sides are in the top half of the standings at the midway point of the season.
Scott Parker's Burnley are fresh off a 2-1 win at Norwich City at the weekend. Jose Cordoba opened the scoring for the hosts inside two minutes as they led at the break.
However, the Clarets equalized through Zian Flemming midway through the second period before Josh Brownhill's winner eight minutes later completed the comeback. The win keeps Parker's side in third place in the standings, with 41 points from 21 games, winning 11, four points off leaders Sheffield United.
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Meanwhile, Tom Cleverley's Watford are also coming off a 2-1 win - at home to West Bromwich Albion in their previous outing. A Vakoun Issouf Bayo brace on either side of the break ensured all three points for the Hornets despite Jayson Molumby reducing arrears midway through the second period.
Following the win, the Hornets are up to seventh in the points table, with 34 points from 20 games, winning 10.
On that note, here's a look at the head-to-head stats and key numbers, match prediction, and betting tips for the Burnley-Watford Championship contest at Turf Moor.
Burnley vs Watford head-to-head stats and key numbers
- In 48 meetings across competitions, Burnley lead Watford 22-14, with their last meeting ending in a 1-1 draw at Turf Moor in February 2023.
- The Hornets have one win in their last seven games in the fixture - all in the Championship - losing thrice.
- Burnley are unbeaten at home this season, winning five of 10 games - all in the Championship.
- Watford have won once in their last five outings on the road - all in the Championship - losing twice.
- Form guide (last five games across competitions, most recent result first): Burnley: W-D-D-W-W; Watford: W-D-D-W-D
Burnley vs Watford prediction
Both sides have had decent campaigns, with Burnley a point off Leeds United in the second automatic promotion place and Watford a point behind Middlesbrough in the play-off places on goal difference.
Burnley have had Watford's number in recent outings and are the more in-form side heading into the contest. Both sides have shown a penchant for draws in recent games. However, Burnley haven't lost at home this season, so we expect them to continue the trend with a narrow win.
Prediction: Burnley 1-0 Watford
Burnley vs Watford betting tips
Tip-1: Burnley to win
Tip-2: Burnley to keep a clean sheet: Yes (The Clarets have had six clean sheets in their last eight games, all in the Championship.)
Tip-3: Both sides to score: No (Only two of their last seven meetings - all in the Championship - have seen both teams get on the scoresheet.)
