Burnley vs Watford Lineups, Preview, Prediction and Team News | EFL Championship, December 21, 2024
Burnley vs Watford Preview
- Competition: EFL Championship.
- Date: Saturday, December 21.
- Time: 3:00 PM GMT.
- Venue: Turf Moor.
Burnley vs Watford will take place in the middle kick-off slot in the EFL Championship on December 21 as the third-placed team gears up to host the team in seventh in an important league match.
The Clarets will enter this game on the back of a great run of form. They are unbeaten since losing to Millwall early in November, remaining unbeaten for their last eight games across competitions. They have won three of their last five matches, securing two draws in the other games. In this recent run, Burnley have scored seven goals and conceded just two, keeping three clean sheets in the process. Having defeated Norwich 2-1 away from home last time, they will be confident.
Watford, on the other hand, will enter this contest on the back of a decent run of form as well. They too have been unbeaten since early November, but their run has extended for just six games. In those, the Hornets have scored seven goals and conceded just four, keeping three clean sheets as well. They secured a crucial 2-1 win against West Bromwich Albion last time out and will look to build on that in their next outing.
On that note, let’s take a look at the team news coming out of both camps.
Burnley Team News
Manager Scott Parker fielded a strong lineup in his team’s last match as they won 2-1 away at Norwich. Most of the team played well, barring a couple of players, who could be dropped for the next one. Jeremy Sarmiento and Maxime Esteve are doubtful for the next one as they picked up knocks in the last match and were subbed off. Apart from that, everyone is available for selection.
Watford Team News
Manager Tom Cleverley picked a strong side as his team defeated West Brom 2-1 in their last outing. Their attacking players seemed to be in fine form as they combined to score both goals, with most others also performing well. Cleverley should have a full squad to pick from as there are no injuries or suspensions to report.
Predicted Lineups
Burnley Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1)
Goalkeeper: James Trafford.
Defenders: Bashir Humphreys, CJ Egan-Riley, John Egan, Lucas Pires.
Midfielders: Josh Cullen, Josh Brownhill (C), Josh Laurent.
Forwards: Luca Koleosho, Jaidon Anthony, Jay Rodriguez.
Watford Predicted Lineup (4-1-4-1)
Goalkeeper: Daniel Bachmann.
Defenders: Jeremy Ngakia, Ryan Porteous, Matthew Pollock, James Morris.
Midfielders: Imran Louza, Moussa Sissoko, Giorgi Chakvetadze.
Forwards: Kwadwo Baah, Rocco Vata, Vakoun Issouf Bayo.
Burnley vs Watford Head-to-Head Record
These two sides have met with fair regularity in the EFL Championship as well as the Premier League in the last decade or so. Their matches have been fairly low-scoring affairs, with an average of just over one goal per game in their last five matches. Burnley have won two of the last five meetings, Watford have won one and there have been two draws as well.
| Date | Match | Competition |
| 15/02/23 | Burnley 1-1 Watford | EFL Championship |
| 13/08/22 | Watford 1-0 Burnley | EFL Championship |
| 30/04/22 | Watford 1-2 Burnley | Premier League |
| 05/02/22 | Burnley 0-0 Watford | Premier League |
| 25/06/20 | Burnley 1-0 Watford | Premier League |
Key Players to Watch
Josh Brownhill (Burnley)
The Burnley midfielder has played a crucial role for his team this season. With seven goals and two assists to his name in the EFL Championship, Brownhill has been the top contributor for his side. He will look to carry that forward for the next game as well.
Vakoun Issouf Bayo (Watford)
Similar to Burnley’s star, Bayo has nine goal contributions to his name ahead of the next match. All nine have been goals as he continues to lead the line for his team with the utmost quality and results. He will look to carry that into the next game as well.
Burnley vs Watford Prediction
There is very little to separate these two sides going by the recent head-to-head records or their form guides as well. The fact that their past meetings have mostly been cagey will also likely continue, as both teams have quite a lot to lose.
Prediction: Burnley 1-1 Watford.
Where to watch Burnley vs Watford live?
| Location | Where to Watch |
| UK | Sky Sports |
| US | CBS Sports Golazo, Paramount+ |
| India | FanCode |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. When is Burnley vs Watford?
A. Burnley will host Watford on Saturday, December 21 at 3:00 PM GMT.
Q. Where can you watch Burnley vs Watford for free?
A. Fubo, Hulu + Live TV and DirecTV Stream will stream the match for free.
Q. What is the predicted score for Burnley vs Watford?
A. Burnley 1-1 Watford.
Q. What is the recent head-to-head record for Burnley vs Watford?
A. Burnley have won two of the last five meetings, Watford have won one, and there have been two draws as well.