After struggling to record a win in their last three Premier League games, Burnley looks to upset also struggling Watford this week. The match is scheduled for Wednesday at Turf Moor, kickoff at 10:30 pm.
The Clarets showed resilience last time out, managing to share the spoils with West Ham, whereas the Hornets went down two goals to one against Brentford.
Despite holding a mere 41% possession and facing a total of 16 shots from West Ham, Burnley was able to earn a point in their draw against the Champions League hopefuls.
Ben Mee and Nick Pope both starred on the day as the Clarets claimed a very respectable 0-0 draw with David Moyes’s side, but that point has done very little to drag them out of danger—their winless and scoreless run is ongoing.
The Clarets are only two points behind their upcoming opponents, Watford, who played fewer games. But they remain on just one win for the season and have now gone five without victory, drawing four of them and not scoring in each of their last three.
While Watford’s attack has been in fine fettle this season, the Hornets have failed to keep a clean sheet in any of their 16 Premier League games, so Burnley’s misfiring attack would pick no better time to return to scoring ways.
Burnley vs. Watford Head to Head
Both sides have 20 games against each other, with hosts taking 9 wins while visitors with 4 wins. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
- Burnley 0-0 West Ham
- Newcastle 1-0 Burnley
- Wolves 0-0 Burnley
- Burnley 3-3 Crystal Palace
- Chelsea 1-1 Burnley
Away
- Brentford 2-1 Watford
- Watford 1-3 Manchester City
- Watford 1-2 Chelsea
- Leicester City 4-2 Watford
- Watford 4-1 Manchester United
Burnley Team News
On the injury front, Burnley may be able to welcome Maxwell Cornet back from a thigh problem in midweek, while Dale Stephens and Connor Roberts are also touch and go with illnesses.
Watford Team News
Watford, Peter Etebo, Ben Foster, Nicolas N’Koulou, Ismaila Sarr, and Kwadwo Baah are long-term absentees. Adam Masina is also a doubt after picking up a thigh injury.
Francisco Sierralta is the closest to a comeback as he eyes a return to full training at some point this week, but this game will most likely come too soon for the 24-year-old.
Prediction and Odds
This is a tough match to call, given the current form from both sides, but a share of spoils is possible.
- Draw
- Double Chance
- Dennis to Score
