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Watford vs Burnley

Vicarage Road, Watford4 February 2017 at 15:00
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Match Events

Watford
Burnley
Kick Off
M'Baye Niang6′
6′Jeff Hendrick
T. Deeney

assist: M. Niang

10′
José Holebas20′
Étienne Capoue33′
M. Niang

assist: J. Holebas

45+2′
Half Time
55′
A. GrayR. Brady
V. BehramiA. Doucouré
65′
Sebastian Prödl77′
77′
S. ArfieldA. Westwood
78′
A. Barnes

Penalty

M. NiangI. Success
81′
86′
G. BoydS. Vokes
M. ZárateD. Janmaat
87′
Craig Cathcart90′
Full Time

Match Statistics

7Shots on Goal7
3Shots off Goal1
16Total Shots11
6Blocked Shots3
7Shots insidebox5
9Shots outsidebox6
12Fouls10
3Corner Kicks6
2Offsides4
60%Ball Possession40%
5Yellow Cards0
0Red Cards1
5Goalkeeper Saves5
520Total passes338
398Passes accurate204
77%Passes %60%

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Watford is —, compared to 6.35 for Burnley. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Watford's highest-rated starter is —, while Burnley's best-rated player is A. Barnes (6.35).

Defensive Solidity

Watford deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Burnley's 4-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

Watford field 3 midfielders averaging —, versus Burnley's 4 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

Watford start 3 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for Burnley averaging 6.35. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

Discipline

Watford's starters have collected 0 yellow cards this season, compared to 1 for Burnley. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.

Age & Experience

The average age of Watford's starting XI is — (youngest: —, oldest: —), while Burnley average 36.0 (youngest: A. Barnes (36), oldest: A. Barnes (36)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Squad Depth

Watford's starters average 0 league appearances each, versus 6 for Burnley. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.

Watford4-3-34-4-2Burnley
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Gomes4Kaboul5Prödl25Holebas15Cathcart11Behrami29Capoue8Cleverl.20Zárate9Deeney21Niang1Heaton23Ward2Lowton6Mee5Keane19Barton37Arfield21Boyd13Hendrick10Barnes7Gray

Substitutes

Coach: W. Mazzarri

Substitutes

Coach: S. Dyche

WatfordPosition StrengthBurnley
Avg Rating
6.35
Forward (3 v 2)6.35
0G 0A0G 0A
Watford4-3-3
1GoalkeeperGomes
4DefenderY. Kaboul
5DefenderS. Prödl
25DefenderJ. Holebas
15DefenderC. Cathcart
11MidfielderV. Behrami
29MidfielderE. Capoue
8MidfielderT. Cleverley
20ForwardM. Zárate
9ForwardT. Deeney
21ForwardM. Niang
Burnley4-4-2
1GoalkeeperT. Heaton
23DefenderS. Ward
2DefenderM. Lowton
6DefenderB. Mee
5DefenderM. Keane
19MidfielderJ. Barton
37MidfielderS. Arfield
21MidfielderG. Boyd
13MidfielderJ. Hendrick
10ForwardA. Barnes6.3
7ForwardA. Gray

Match Summary

Watford defeated Burnley 2:1. The match was played in Premier League 2016. Goals were scored by T. Deeney 10′, M. Niang 45′, A. Barnes 78′ (pen.). 5 yellow cards were shown, 1 red cards. Watford had 60% possession while Burnley held 40%. Watford had 16 shots (7 on target) compared to 11 (7 on target) for Burnley. Watford made 3 substitutions, Burnley made 3.

Rivalry since 2011

Watford vs Burnley Head to Head Results

19 stretnutí
Watford
3
wins
Drawn
8
Burnley
8
wins
Total goals
45 · 2.4/match
Both scored
11/19 · 58%
Over 2.5
9/19 · 47%

Recent Form

Watford

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Burnley

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Match Prediction

Watford

10%

Home win

 

45%

Draw

Burnley

45%

Away win

Model advice

Double chance : draw or Burnley

36%Form64%
38%Attack62%
36%Defence64%
36%Head-to-head64%

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

This data is sourced from football-data.co.uk and covers historical match results and pre-match odds. These figures do not represent current or live odds and cannot be used for placing bets. Betting is not possible on this website. Provided for analytical and research purposes only.

Head-to-Head Record

Burnley dominates

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Watford2wins
2draws10 meetings
Burnley6wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

2

Average goals per game

50%

Games with 3+ goals

40%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (20%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (46%) — the odds may underestimate Burnley.

Market Summary

Margin: 2.9%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 46.7%Draw 30.7%Away 25.4%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.123.203.80
Max2.153.304.10
Market favourite:Watford · Slight favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market46.2%29.9%23.9%
Public market45.4%29.6%25.0%
Δ0.8%0.3%1.1%

Watford vs Burnley — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Watford
Result vs. Market: Watford (47%)

Result matched market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

WatfordHalf-time:20Burnley
16Shots11
7Shots on target7

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
30/04/22Watford1–2Burnley2.64/3.30/2.74
05/02/22Burnley0–0Watford2.20/3.24/3.53
25/06/20Burnley1–0Watford3.03/3.23/2.47
23/11/19Watford0–3Burnley2.35/3.35/3.14
19/01/19Watford0–0Burnley1.64/4.02/5.76
19/08/18Burnley1–3Watford2.43/3.06/3.34
07/04/18Watford1–2Burnley2.36/3.12/3.39
09/12/17Burnley1–0Watford2.57/3.24/2.97
26/09/16Burnley2–0Watford2.91/3.22/2.66
04/02/17Watford2–1Burnley2.14/3.26/3.93

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Watford

W 73D 66L 165
Over 2.553
Goals scored310

Away Record: Burnley

W 92D 93L 192
Over 2.548
Goals scored376

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 11 May 2026