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Burnley vs Watford

Turf Moor, Burnley9 December 2017 at 15:00
10
Referee: Lee Probert

Match Events

Burnley
Watford
Kick Off
39′Marvin Zeegelaar
44′
R. PereyraJ. Holebas
S. Arfield

assist: J. Guðmunds­son

45′
Half Time
J. HendrickA. Barnes
60′
79′
A. CarrilloA. Gray
Phil Bardsley86′
S. DefourA. Westwood
90+4′
Full Time

Match Statistics

5Shots on Goal2
2Shots off Goal8
8Total Shots11
1Blocked Shots1
4Shots insidebox7
4Shots outsidebox4
10Fouls12
3Corner Kicks5
6Offsides3
49%Ball Possession51%
1Yellow Cards0
0Red Cards1
2Goalkeeper Saves4
377Total passes394
251Passes accurate276
67%Passes %70%

Lineups

Defensive Solidity

Burnley deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Watford'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

Burnley field 5 midfielders averaging —, versus Watford's 5 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

Burnley start 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 1 for Watford averaging —. 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.

Burnley4-2-3-14-2-3-1Watford
GKDEFMIDFWD
29Pope26Bardsley23Ward28Long5Tarkows.16Defour37Arfield4Cork17Guðmund.13Hendrick11Wood1Gomes6Mariappa27Kabasele2Janmaat22Zeegela.8Cleverl.37Pereyra28Carrillo16Doucouré9Deeney11Richarl.

Substitutes

Coach: S. Dyche

Substitutes

Coach: Marco Silva

BurnleyPosition StrengthWatford
Burnley4-2-3-1
29GoalkeeperN. Pope
26DefenderP. Bardsley
23DefenderS. Ward
28DefenderK. Long
5DefenderJ. Tarkowski
16MidfielderS. Defour
37MidfielderS. Arfield
4MidfielderJ. Cork
17MidfielderJ. Guðmunds­son
13MidfielderJ. Hendrick
11ForwardC. Wood
Watford4-2-3-1
1GoalkeeperGomes
6DefenderA. Mariappa
27DefenderC. Kabasele
2DefenderD. Janmaat
22DefenderM. Zeegelaar
8MidfielderT. Cleverley
37MidfielderR. Pereyra
28MidfielderA. Carrillo
16MidfielderA. Doucouré
11MidfielderRicharlison
9ForwardT. Deeney

Match Summary

Burnley defeated Watford 1:0. The match was played in Premier League 2017. Goals were scored by S. Arfield 45′. 1 yellow cards were shown, 1 red cards. Burnley had 49% possession while Watford held 51%. Burnley had 8 shots (5 on target) compared to 11 (2 on target) for Watford. Burnley made 2 substitutions, Watford made 2.

Rivalry since 2011

Burnley vs Watford Head to Head Results

19 stretnutí
Burnley
7
wins
Drawn
8
Watford
4
wins
Total goals
47 · 2.5/match
Both scored
12/19 · 63%
Over 2.5
10/19 · 53%

Recent Form

Burnley

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Watford

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Match Prediction

Burnley

35%

Home win

 

35%

Draw

Watford

30%

Away win

Model advice

Double chance : Burnley or draw

56%Form44%
33%Attack67%
73%Defence27%
50%Head-to-head50%

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.

Burnley6wins
2draws10 meetings
Watford2wins

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 (60%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (37%) — the odds may underestimate Burnley.

Market Summary

Margin: 3.5%

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 38.9%Draw 30.9%Away 33.7%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.503.202.88
Max2.623.263.03
Market favourite: · Even contest

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 market37.5%30.1%32.4%
Public market37.5%30.0%32.5%

Burnley vs Watford — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Burnley
Result vs. Market: Burnley (39%)

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.

BurnleyHalf-time:10Watford
8Shots11
5Shots on target2

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: Burnley

W 92D 93L 192
Over 2.548
Goals scored376

Away Record: Watford

W 73D 66L 165
Over 2.553
Goals scored310

Data: football-data.co.uk

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

API data: 11 May 2026