Watford vs Burnley prediction and betting tips on April 18, 2025
Game Prediction
In the 43rd round of the English Championship on April 18, 2025, Watford and Burnley will face each other. The visitors need a direct return to the Premier League, so only a win in the capital will suit them.
Our Prediction for Watford vs Burnley
The London side used to regularly secure promotion to the Premier League not so long ago. However, they failed to stay there for long. Last season in the Championship, one of the nominal favorites finished with just 56 points and a disappointing fifteenth place (the eighteenth team, QPR, had the same tally). The current visitors were already relegated to the second division in 2023, but with Kompany, triumphantly won it at the first attempt. However, in the Premier League, Vincent and his team spent the entire 2023/2024 campaign in the relegation zone.
The Belgian decided not to return to the Championship this time—especially since Bayern themselves called. His replacement, Parker, has been quite successful. The team is living up to its status as a favorite, although the competition is tight and the final result is not yet secured. However, a 2-1 win over Norwich brought them closer. Cleverley’s squad, despite some improvement, lost any chance of making the top six long ago. The lack of motivation is obvious, with the number of setbacks increasing. In the last round, they lost 1-2 to West Bromwich.
Bayo and his teammates score an average of 1.19 goals per game. However, they concede notably more—1.31 on average. One of the leaders is only slightly better in attack, netting just 1.36 goals per match. But defensively they shine, conceding only thirteen goals all season!
Watford vs Burnley: Key Statistics and Trends
- Watford have lost four of their last six matches
- 55% of Watford's matches end with both teams scoring, with an average total of 2.5 goals per game
- Burnley have won six of their last seven matches
- 26% of Burnley's matches end with both teams scoring, with an average total of 1.67 goals per game
Watford vs Burnley: Possible Starting Lineups
Watford (projected lineup): Bond - Morris, Pollock, Porteous - Larouci, Chakvetadze, Dele-Bashiru, Kayembe, Ngakia - Bayo, Vata
Burnley (projected lineup): Trafford - Pires, Esteve, Egan-Riley, Roberts - Cullen, Llorente, Anthony, Mejbri, Edwards - Flemming
Previous Matches: Watford vs Burnley
In the 2022/2023 season, the capital’s team picked up four points from six possible in head-to-head meetings. However, it was Burnley who gained promotion, winning 2-1 at home this December as well.
Free Prediction for Watford vs Burnley
All the advantages are on the side of the visitors, and they will not let their opportunity slip. Expect an away win (odds – 1.78).
Place your bet on the upcoming match and follow the team’s performance in the English Championship standings.