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Burnley vs Watford

Turf Moor, Burnley19 August 2018 at 13:30
13
Referee: Paul Tierney

Match Events

Burnley
Watford
Kick Off
3′
A. Gray

assist: T. Deeney

J. Tarkowski

assist: J. Guðmunds­son

6′
41′Will Hughes
Half Time
48′
T. Deeney

assist: A. Doucouré

51′
W. Hughes
Stephen Ward53′
C. WoodA. Barnes
65′
68′
A. GrayK. Sema
J. HendrickS. Vokes
70′
S. WardC. Taylor
74′
83′
W. HughesKiko Femenía
89′
T. DeeneyI. Success
90′Daryl Janmaat
Full Time

Match Statistics

3Shots on Goal6
3Shots off Goal0
8Total Shots9
2Blocked Shots3
5Shots insidebox5
3Shots outsidebox4
8Fouls19
5Corner Kicks2
2Offsides4
58%Ball Possession42%
1Yellow Cards2
0Red Cards0
3Goalkeeper Saves2
461Total passes345
347Passes accurate233
75%Passes %68%

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 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Watford'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

Burnley start 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 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.

Burnley4-4-1-14-2-2-2Watford
GKDEFMIDFWD
20Hart23Ward2Lowton6Mee5Tarkows.25Lennon4Cork7Guðmund.18Westwood13Hendrick11Wood26Foster25Holebas15Cathcart27Kabasele2Janmaat29Capoue37Pereyra16Doucouré19Hughes9Deeney18Gray

Substitutes

Coach: S. Dyche

Substitutes

Coach: Javi Gracia

BurnleyPosition StrengthWatford
Burnley4-4-1-1
20GoalkeeperJ. Hart
23DefenderS. Ward
2DefenderM. Lowton
6DefenderB. Mee
5DefenderJ. Tarkowski
25MidfielderA. Lennon
4MidfielderJ. Cork
7MidfielderJ. Guðmunds­son
18MidfielderA. Westwood
13ForwardJ. Hendrick
11ForwardC. Wood
Watford4-2-2-2
26GoalkeeperB. Foster
25DefenderJ. Holebas
15DefenderC. Cathcart
27DefenderC. Kabasele
2DefenderD. Janmaat
29MidfielderE. Capoue
37MidfielderR. Pereyra
16MidfielderA. Doucouré
19MidfielderW. Hughes
9ForwardT. Deeney
18ForwardA. Gray

Match Summary

Watford defeated Burnley 3:1. The match was played in Premier League 2018. Goals were scored by A. Gray 3′, J. Tarkowski 6′, T. Deeney 48′, W. Hughes 51′. 3 yellow cards were shown. Burnley had 58% possession while Watford held 42%. Burnley had 8 shots (3 on target) compared to 9 (6 on target) for Watford. Burnley made 3 substitutions, Watford made 3.

Rivalry since 2011

Burnley vs Watford Head to Head Results

19 stretnutí
Burnley
8
wins
Drawn
8
Watford
3
wins
Total goals
44 · 2.3/match
Both scored
11/19 · 58%
Over 2.5
9/19 · 47%

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

Combo Double chance : Burnley or draw and -3.5 goals

25%Form75%
0%Attack100%
0%Defence0%
71%Head-to-head29%

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 (39%) — the odds may underestimate Burnley.

Market Summary

Margin: 3.7%

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 41.1%Draw 32.7%Away 29.9%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.383.003.25
Max2.473.103.40
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 market39.4%31.6%28.9%
Public market39.8%31.5%28.7%

Burnley vs Watford — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Watford
Result vs. Market: Burnley (41%)

Result differed from 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:11Watford
8Shots9
3Shots on target6

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