Burnley vs Watford: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 21 December

Betiball's prediction for Burnley vs Watford on 21 December 2024 (kick-off: 11:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Burnley vs Watford preview before placing your bet.

Burnley vs Watford: Starting Lineups Time : 21/12/2024 11:00

Burnley
2 - 1
Finished
Watford
90+2' event John Egan / Connor Roberts
90+1' event Jay Rodriguez / Zian Flemming
88' event James Trafford
84' event Luca Koleosho / Hannibal Mejbri
64' event Conrad Egan-Riley
62' event Josh Brownhill
49' event Josh Laurent
9' event Jaidon Anthony
event 82' Edo Kayembe / Pierre Dwomoh
event 80' Kwadwo Baah
event 71' Daniel Jebbison / Vakoun Issouf Bayo
event 60' Festy Ebosele / Yasser Larouci
event 59' Ryan Andrews / Jeremy Ngakia
event 46' Francisco Sierralta / Rocco Vata
event 41' Jeremy Ngakia
90+2' event John Egan / Connor Roberts
event 82' Edo Kayembe / Pierre Dwomoh
90+1' event Jay Rodriguez / Zian Flemming
event 80' Kwadwo Baah
88' event James Trafford
event 71' Daniel Jebbison / Vakoun Issouf Bayo
84' event Luca Koleosho / Hannibal Mejbri
event 60' Festy Ebosele / Yasser Larouci
64' event Conrad Egan-Riley
event 59' Ryan Andrews / Jeremy Ngakia
62' event Josh Brownhill
event 46' Francisco Sierralta / Rocco Vata
49' event Josh Laurent
event 41' Jeremy Ngakia
9' event Jaidon Anthony
Burnley Burnley
Substitutions
#16 John Egan
#30 Luca Koleosho
#9 Jay Rodriguez
#44 Hannes Delcroix
#37 Andreas Hountondji
#23 Lucas Pires Silva
#32 Vaclav Hladky
#18 Hjalmar Ekdal
#4 Joe Worrall
Burnley Burnley Watford Watford
15Shots9
5Shots on Goal2
12Fouls16
7Corner Kick3
16Free kick12
1Offside2
3Yellow card1
21Aerial17
1Save3
12Successful Tackles19
12Interceptions2
11Long pass13
2Assist0
5Shots off goal4
9Head Success10
5Blocked3
12Tackle19
3Dribbles11
19Throw-in22
456Passes367
102Attacks77
54Dangerous attacks31
2Corner Kicks(HT)1
Watford Watford
Substitutions
#3 Francisco Sierralta
#39 Edo Kayembe
#36 Festy Ebosele
#18 Daniel Jebbison
#45 Ryan Andrews
#21 Angelo Obinze Ogbonna
#22 James Morris
#23 Jonathan Bond
#7 Thomas Ince
Commentary
90+2' Burnley — substitution: John Egan / Connor Roberts
90+1' Burnley — substitution: Jay Rodriguez / Zian Flemming
88' James Trafford - Burnley receive a yellow card
84' Burnley — substitution: Luca Koleosho / Hannibal Mejbri
82' Watford — substitution: Edo Kayembe / Pierre Dwomoh
80' Goal! Kwadwo Baah - Watford
71' Watford — substitution: Daniel Jebbison / Vakoun Issouf Bayo
64' Conrad Egan-Riley - Burnley receive a yellow card
62' Goal! Josh Brownhill - Burnley
60' Watford — substitution: Festy Ebosele / Yasser Larouci
59' Watford — substitution: Ryan Andrews / Jeremy Ngakia
49' Josh Laurent - Burnley receive a yellow card
46' Watford — substitution: Francisco Sierralta / Rocco Vata
41' Jeremy Ngakia - Watford receive a yellow card
9' Goal! Jaidon Anthony - Burnley

How We Build the Burnley vs Watford Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Burnley vs Watford on 21 December 2024 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Burnley vs Watford Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Burnley's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Watford's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live standings and the form table to understand exactly where Burnley and Watford sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

Explore More Predictions

Find every upcoming fixtures and predictions for this matchday, or browse all football predictions for today across every major league on Betiball.com.

View More View Less