Watford FC vs Burnley FC, Premier League 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Watford FC vs Burnley FC — Premier League at Vicarage Road Stadium.
- Watford FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Burnley FC 38 games · 22 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Stuart Attwell
- Referee Marc Perry
- Referee Jonathan Moss
- Referee Craig Pawson
- Referee Eddie Smart
- Referee
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Ham United FC | 38 | 39 |
| 2 | Burnley FC | 38 | 22 |
| 3 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 38 | 20 |
| 4 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Coventry City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Hull City AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Ipswich Town FC | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Arsenal FC | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Manchester City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Manchester United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Aston Villa FC | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Liverpool FC | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | AFC Bournemouth | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Sunderland AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Brentford FC | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Chelsea FC | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Fulham FC | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Newcastle United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Everton FC | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | Leeds United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | Crystal Palace FC | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | Nottingham Forest FC | 0 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr | Burnley FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 23 Apr | Manchester City FC | A | 1–5 | L |
| 16 Apr | Brentford FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 09 Apr | Leeds United FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 02 Apr | Liverpool FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 13 Mar | Southampton FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr | Watford FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 24 Apr | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 21 Apr | Southampton FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 17 Apr | West Ham United FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 10 Apr | Norwich City FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 06 Apr | Everton FC | H | 3–2 | W |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Watford FC is hosting Burnley FC for another epic battle.
- 5' Burnley FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 8' GOAL! James Tarkowski scores on 8.
- 13' Watford FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 18' Watford FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 18.
- 23' Watford FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 28' Jack Cork is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Watford FC so far.
- 33' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Watford FC and Burnley FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 38' Nick Pope is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Burnley FC tonight.
- 43' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Ismaila Sarr made 422 appearances and scored 73 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 48' The referee calls foul for James Tarkowski. He receives a Yellow card.
- 53' Supporters expect more eagerness from Moussa Sissoko, as he is very good at scoring at Vicarage Road Stadium with 2 goals in the last 2 games.
- 58' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 60' Ashley Barnes is ready to make an impact after coming on for Wout Weghorst at the 60 minute mark.
- 65' With 0 assists to his name this season, Dale Stephens is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Watford FC.
- 70' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 75' The home supporters are growing impatient. Watford FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 80' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 83' What a moment for Jack Cork! That strike on 83 puts his side firmly in control.
- 86' GOAL! Josh Brownhill scores on 86.
- 87' Juraj Kucka was booked on 87.
- 89' Aaron Lennon makes way for Matthew Lowton at the 89 minute mark. A tactical switch from Burnley FC.
- 90' Poor challenge from Juraj Kucka. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 90' A change in the Burnley FC ranks — Matej Vydra exits the field as Dale Stephens enters on 90.
- 1-2 the final result. Watford FC will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Watford FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 25
- 1
- 27
- 21
- 19
- 23
- 14
- 22
- 33
- 6
- 10
Bench
- 11
- 12
- 16
- 7
- 28
- 5
- 26
- 39
- 2
Coach
Roy Hodgson
Burnley FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
- 1
- 5
-
27
Matej Vydra ↓ Dale Stephens 90'
- 3
- 4
-
17
Aaron Lennon ↓ Matthew Lowton 89'
- 11
- 14
-
9
Wout Weghorst ↓ Ashley Barnes 60'
- 22
Bench
- 13
- 19
-
2
Matthew Lowton ↑ 89'
- 28
- 26
-
10
Ashley Barnes ↑ 60'
-
16
Dale Stephens ↑ 90'
- 25
- 37
- –
Coach
Mike Jackson
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Josh Brownhill | 3 |
| James Tarkowski | 2 |
| Troy Deeney | 1 |
| Michael Obafemi | 1 |
| Andre Gray | 1 |
| Kwadwo Baah | 1 |
| James Tarkowski | 1 |
| Jaidon Anthony | 1 |
Head to Head
Watford FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.01
Watford FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.32
Burnley FC xG
I would bet for:
Burnley FC or Draw 73% + Under 2.5 goals 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Burnley FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.33
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 2.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 3.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
Watford FC or Draw
56%
Draw or Burnley FC
73%
Watford FC or Burnley FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Watford FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.9%
0 – 0
11.9%
0 – 1
11.7%
1 – 0
8.6%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
8.3%
2 – 1
6.3%
2 – 0
4.7%
2 – 2
4.3%
1 – 3
3.7%
0 – 3
3.6%
3 – 1
2.1%
Asian Handicap — Watford FC
| Handicap | Watford FC covers | Push | Burnley FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 7% | 90% |
| -1.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -1 | 10% | 17% | 73% |
| -0.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| +0.5 | 58% | — | 42% |
| +1 | 58% | 22% | 20% |
| +1.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +2 | 80% | 13% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Watford FC keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Burnley FC keeps clean sheet
37%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.