Burnley v Watford predictions: Clarets should see their way past leaky Hornets

Free football tips, best bets and analysis for Burnley v Watford in the Premier League on Wednesday.

Where to watch

BT ESPN, 7.45pm, Wednesday

Best bet

Burnley
1pt 23-20 general

Team news

Burnley
Maxwel Cornet could be available while Dale Stephens and Connor Roberts will be assessed.

Watford
Francisco Sierralta and Adam Masina face late fitness tests, but defender Christian Kabasele has been ruled out with a knock.

Match preview

Burnley are making gradual progress as they look to pull away from the Premier League relegation zone and a home clash with Watford represents a good opportunity for them to post their second win of the season.

The Clarets would move above the Hornets with victory and will want to make the next step forward after drawing seven of their last ten league matches.

A 1-0 defeat to Arsenal is the only game Sean Dyche's side have lost in their last five outings at Turf Moor and they should gain confidence from Watford's defensive problems.

Claudio Ranieri's side have lost their last four Premier League matches and while they suffered defeats to Chelsea and Manchester City in that run, they contributed to their own downfall at Brentford on Friday, conceding a late penalty.

With Burnley having conceded just once in their last three games, the home side should have enough to keep the visitors at bay too.

Key stat

Watford have not kept a clean sheet in 16 Premier League games this season.

Inside info

Burnley

Penalty taker Chris Wood
Free-kick wizard Dwight McNeil
Set-piece aerial threat Chris Wood
Card magnet James Tarkowski

Watford

Penalty taker Joshua King
Free-kick wizardJuraj Kucka
Set-piece aerial threatCraig Cathcart
Card magnetEmmanuel Dennis

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