LiontipsBurnley vs Watford. Prediction and Betting Tips for English Premier League (January 18, 2021).
Command Analysis
The two-time champion of England barely managed to stay in the elite last year. Burnley finished in 17th place in the table and started the new season with hope for the best. So far, their results are nothing to write home about.
In the FA Cup, Burnley lost their first match to Huddersfield (1:2) thus getting eliminated, and the same happened in the League Cup, where the Claretsfailed to reach the last 16.
Sean Dyche's men recorded only one victory in 17 games and eight of their matches ended in draws. Burnley sit bottom of the log with just 11 points. However, they have played only 17 games, which is fewer than any other team in the Premier League. The Clarets have the second-worst attack having scored only 16 goals this season.
In the last five rounds of games, today's hosts earned two points -they drew with Wolverhampton (0:0) and West Ham (0:0). In 2022, Burnley played only one match, in which they lost to Leeds United (1:3).
Sean Dyche is unable to call upon the services of Barnes, who is injured, and Cornet, who is at the Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon.
Watford celebrated their 140th anniversary last year. In their long history, the Hornets have never won the league or one of the cups, but they have been the runner-ups several times. This year, however, they can't boast such success.
In their first match of the League Cup, Watford celebrated success over Crystal Palace (1:0), but in the following game they lost to Stoke City (1:3). In the FA Cup, the Hornets were knocked out in the first round of games - they were defeated by Leicester City (1:4).
Claudio Ranieri's charges are hovering above the relegation zone in the Premier League with 14 points from four victories and two draws. The Hornets only played 19 games, so they have three in hand. After four defeats in a row, Watford shared points with Newcastle (1:1) away from home.
Nkoulou, Etebo, Sarr, and Baah are out injured, while Louza, Masina, and Troost-Ekong are away on international duty at the Africa Cup of Nations.
Trends
СтавкаYellow cards: total under 3
This bet played in 2 of Watford's last 4 games.
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In 3 of the last 6 head-to-head matches, goals were scored in both halves.
СтавкаCorners: total under 9.5
This bet played in 2 of the last 4 games of Watford.
СтавкаCorrect score 1:1
A draw was recorded only in 1 of the last 5 games between the clubs.
Tip and bets
The two sides battle for survival in the Premier League, and we don't think they will risk playing open football - points are too important right now. No more than one goal was scored in 2 of the last 3 head-to-head games, and we think that the opponents won't be able to overcome the total today.
Our prediction - total under 2.5 goals
A draw is on the cards, especially since such result would satisfy both sides, who would be happy to share the points.
Second wager - draw
