Burnley vs Watford Betting Tips – Clarets to bounce back from thrashing

Burnley have had the better of Watford in recent times

Burnley play host to Watford on Thursday evening at Turf Moor with the aim of bouncing back from their 5-0 humiliation at Manchester City on Monday night.

Sean Dyche’s charges clash with a Watford side who grabbed a last-gasp 1-1 draw with Leicester City in their first game back from the break.

Burnley Form & News

Burnley were awful at the Etihad Stadium against Manchester City in their last fixture, going down 5-0 and providing little-to-no attacking threat.

The Clarets have claimed the three points in seven of their 15 home Premier League matches this campaign and had been in decent form until they came up against City. They had won two and drawn three of their five previous games.

The Clarets will remain without key trio Chris Wood, Ashley Barnes and Johann Berg Gudmundsson for the visit of Watford.

Watford Form & News

A 1-1 stalemate against Leicester City in their last match left Watford with just one victory from their previous five fixtures. Nigel Pearson’s charges know all too well that they need points soon if they are to avoid the drop.

The Hornets have kept a single clean sheet in their last eight fixtures across all competitions.

Daryl Janmaat remains sidelined with a knee Injury, while Gerard Deulofeu is ruled out for the rest of the season.

Burnley vs Watford Head to Head

Burnley hold a 17-10 win advantage with 10 draws from 37 previous meetings between the teams. Both sides have scored in 10 of the last 15 clashes. In the reverse fixture this campaign, Burnley ran out 3-0 winners at Watford.

Burnley vs Watford Odds

The home side are available at 2/1 to win the match, while Watford are priced at 29/20. A draw pays 9/4.

Burnley vs Watford Match Up

Burnley have defeated Watford in four of their last seven clashes, so Sean Dyche’s team will be confident, despite the mauling on Monday. Watford are in desperate need of points, but despite the grit shown against Leicester, their problems on the road all well documented and should play in Burnley's favour.

Burnley vs Watford Stats

Burnley have won seven of their last 15 home Premier League games.
Watford haven't won any of their last five away matches.
Nigel Pearson's side have won just two of their last 15 away games in the Premier League.