Watford vs Burnley Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | EFL Championship 2024-25

The Clarets were the better side the last time they battled the Hornets.

Watford are all set to host Burnley in matchweek 43 of the English League Championship 2024-25 season. The Vicarage Road Stadium will host the match.

Watford will be at home for this fixture, which will be an added advantage for them. The Hornets are in 11th place on the EFL Championship table and will be looking to finish the season on a positive note.

They fell prey to West Bromwich in their previous league fixture. It was a close contest. They have already lost to Burnley once this season and are looking to avoid the double here.

Burnley are in the second spot on the EFL Championship table and are in a heated battle alongside Leeds United for the league title. The top two sides have similar points on board and will be looking to drop some positive performances if they want to win the Championship.

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— Burnley FC (@BurnleyOfficial) April 16, 2025

The Clarets are coming in after securing a win against Norwich City in a close encounter. They will be looking to continue with their form and will be aiming to complete a double over the Hornets this season.

Kick-off:

• Location: Watford, England
• Stadium: Vicarage Road Stadium
• Date: Friday, April 18
• Kick-off Time: 19:30 IST/ 14:00 GMT/ 11:00 ET/ 08:00 PT
• Referee: Matt Donohue
• VAR: Not in use

Form:

Watford: L-D-L-W-L

Burnley: W-W-W-D-W

Players to Watch

Bayo Youssouf (Watford)

Bayo Youssouf is the top goal scorer for the Hornets in the English League Championship this season. Although he has not scored many goals, but has led Watford to many wins. Bayo has scored 10 goals in 37 league games this season. He will be looking to add more to his tally and lead his side to a win.

Josh Brownhill (Burnley)

Despite being a midfielder, Josh Brownhill is the top goal scorer for the Clarets in the EFL Championship this season. He also scored during their win over Watford previously this season and will be looking to add to his tally. With a total of 18 goal contributions in 38 league games, Burnley can rely on Brownhill.

Match Facts

• Watford have only won one of their last eight league games against the Clarets.
• Burnley have won 12 of their last 15 league games on Good Friday.
• The Clarets are unbeaten in their last 29 league games.

Watford vs Burnley: Betting Tips and Odds

• Burnley to win @17/20 888sport
• Josh Brownhill to score @15/2 Skybet
• Goals under 3.5 @2/9 bet365

Injury and Team News

Yasser Larouci, Kwadwo Baah and a couple of more players have injuries and will not be in action for Watford.

Burnley will be without the services of Bashir Humphreys, Enock Agyei and four more players as they have injuries.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 21

Watford won: 4

Burnley won: 9

Draws: 8

Predicted Lineups

Watford predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Selvik (GK); Ngakia, Pollock, Abakwah, Wiley; Louza, Dele-Bashiru; Sissoko, Kayembe, Ince; Doumbia

Burnley predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Trafford (GK); Roberts, Egan-Riley, Esteve, Pires; Brownhill, Cullen; Edwards, Mejbri, Anthony; Flemming

Match Prediction

The Clarets are in good form and are even close to winning the title. They have also defeated Watford this season and are likely to defeat the Hornets once again this season.

Prediction: Watford 1-2 Burnley

Telecast Details

India – FanCode

UK – Sky Sports Football

US – CBS Sports Network, Paramount+

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