Burnley vs Watford Prediction & Betting Tips - Premier League

Prediction published on 15/01/2022, 15:18  by Joseph King | Modified on 15/01/2022 at 21:19 in Premier League Predictions

Burnley host Watford in a relegation six-pointer for this rescheduled matchday 17 fixture which could have huge implications at the end of the season. The visitors currently maintain just a one point lead above the relegation zone with 14 points, placing them 17th in the table. Burnley are bottom of the table with 11 points, although Sean Dyche’s side have 3-4 games in hand over the other relegation candidates having had multiple matches postponed this season. Their last match saw them bounced from the FA Cup after disappointingly giving up a one goal lead to lose 2-1 to Championship side Huddersfield. Watford’s last match was a 1-1 draw with Newcastle on Saturday where they scored a last-gasp equalizer thanks to a Joao Pedro goal in the 88th minute. Burnley will be able to move out of the relegation zone with a win here and they come into this match as favorites.

Given their respective positions in the table, it's unsurprising that both teams are currently suffering terrible runs of form. Both sides share an eight match winless run, although Burnley have managed four draws while Watford have picked up just a solitary point. It’s imperative that Burnley start turning some of their draws into wins, the side has drawn eight matches and won just once in the league this season. The Clarets have been a relatively tough side to break down while playing at Turf Moor but have really struggled to put away their chances and capitalize on their good defensive performances. Burnley have won once, drawn four and lost just twice at home while scoring eight and conceding eight. Their opponents have actually fared slightly better when playing away from home, winning two, drawing once and losing six matches with a goal differential of -3.