LiontipsBurnley vs Watford. Prediction and Betting Tips for English Premier League (December 15, 2021).
Command Analysis
Burnley narrowly avoided relegation last year, and their main goal for this season is the same: to retain a spot in the Premier League. However, in the summer Burnley weren't able to strengthen the squad, and as a result, they struggle to stay competitive in the English elite.
Sean Dyche's men had a decent start in the League Cup, but couldn't pass Tottenham in the Round of 16. In the Premier League, the Claretsare 18th in the log with 11 points from one victory and 8 draws. After a defeat to Newcastle (1:0), Burnley shared points with West Ham (0:0).
Stephens, Cornet, Roberts, Barnes have been ruled out of this fixture.
In the first round of the League Cup, Watford knocked out Crystal Palace (1:0). However, they failed to build on this success and lost to Stoke City in the following match (1:3).
The Hornets had little success in the first rounds of the Premier League. After 16 games, Watford have 13 points from 4 victories and a draw, and are occupying the 17th line in the standings. After a brilliant victory over Manchester United (4:1), Claudio Ranieri's men lost four games in a row.
Baah, Sarr, Masina, Sierralta, and Etebo are sidelined through injuries.
Trends
СтавкаCorrect score 2:1
The hosts won the last 2 head-to-head games.
СтавкаCorners: total under 9.5
This bet played in 3 of Watford's last 6 games.
СтавкаYellow cards: total under 3.5
This bet played in 3 of the last 5 games of Watford.
Tip and bets
Burnley got four draws from the last five matches and are currently leading the group of outsiders. Watford are on a losing streak, which will be hard to break considering the overall physical form and emotional state of the team. We think that the Clarets will be able to win today.
Our prediction - Burnley to win
Both teams struggle to create scoring chances, so we expect the game to be concentrated in the centre of the field. One or two mistakes can decide the outcome of this fixture.
Second bet - total under 2,5 goals
