Watford vs Burnley Prediction: Away win 44% (10 Oct 2026)

EFL Championship10 October 2026 16:00 CESTVicarage Road, Watford12°0,2 mm19 km/h

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WatfordLow block & direct

BurnleyPossession control

The model's lean: 2 · Burnley (44%)Best value by the model: Under 2,5 @ 2.04 (+8 %)

1 · Watford 27%X 30%44% Burnley · 2

27%

30%

44%

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Analysis: Watford – Burnley

Erik Lindberg · 2 October 2026 · Written from the model's numbers · How the predictions work

TEXT: In the two recent meetings since 2023, Burnley have come out on top both times against Watford. While this might suggest a psychological edge for the visitors, the sample size is small and doesn't overshadow current form and expected goals. Watford holds a slight edge over Burnley in terms of points and expected points, though the Clarets' consistent ability to find the net is noteworthy.

Burnley’s streak of scoring in 13 consecutive league matches speaks to their attacking prowess. However, Watford's direct style could pose challenges against Burnley's preference for possession control. The Hornets have managed to exceed their expected points, indicating a knack for turning games to their favour even when the stats suggest otherwise. That said, Burnley’s slight xG and xGA advantage suggests they might just have the upper hand overall.

With expected goals of 1.10 for the hosts and 1.46 for the visitors, the numbers hint at a tight contest. The model leans towards a Burnley win, and the 1-1 scoreline appears as the most probable outcome at 13%, followed by a 0-1 to Burnley at 11%. The over/under 2.5 goals market is finely balanced, with a 47% chance of going over, reflecting an evenly poised contest rather than a clearly low-scoring affair.

When it comes to finding value, the under 2.5 goals market at odds of 1.952 with LeoVegas offers a 3% edge. Given the statistical backing for a conservative scoreline, this wager seems to align well with a match likely to be defined by cautious play and defensive solidity. For those intrigued by a more cautious approach, the under 3.5 at 1.38 also presents a modest value edge. However, for those who believe in a balanced outcome, the draw at 3.45 presents a tempting proposition — particularly given its 2% edge and a model probability of 30%.

Watford

Form LLWLL

League ranking xG #20xGA #22xT #22xP/match #18Points #20

Key players

Amin NabizadaRWxG 0.11 · xT 0.06
Luca Tange KjerrumgaardFxG 0.25 · xT 0.02
Mattie PollockCBxG 0.07 · xT 0.07

Burnley

Form DLDLD

League ranking xG #16xGA #19xT #16xP/match #21Points #24

Key players

Jacob Bruun LarsenLWxG 0.04 · xT 0.19
Dastan SatpaevFxG 0.16 · xT 0.23
Igor Julio dos Santos de PauloCBxG 0.02 · xT 0.08

Match prediction: Watford – Burnley

Predicted score matrix

Burnley →

Watford →

0–08.1%

0–110.9%

0–28.2%

0–34.0%

0–4+2.0%

1–08.2%

1–112.8%

1–29.1%

1–34.4%

1–4+2.2%

2–04.7%

2–16.8%

2–25.0%

2–32.4%

2–4+1.2%

3–01.7%

3–12.5%

3–21.8%

3–30.9%

3–4+0.4%

4+–00.6%

4+–10.9%

4+–20.6%

4+–30.3%

4+–4+0.2%

Probability per final score. Rows = home goals, columns = away goals.

Most likely scorelines

1.1-113%
2.0-111%
3.1-29%
4.0-28%
5.1-08%

Expected goals

1,10–1,46

Both teams to score

52%

Over/under goals

Expected goals: 2,6

08%

119%

226%

322%

414%

5+12%

Under 2,553%

@2.04EV+8%

Over 2,547%

@1.77

Ready-made bet suggestions

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01 · 2 legs

Safe

Double chance Burnley or draw (X2)72%
Under 3.5 goals75%

02 · 3 legs

Balanced

Double chance Burnley or draw (X2)72%
Under 2.5 goals53%
Zian Flemming to score24%

03 · 4 legs

Bold

Both teams to score52%
Over 2.5 goals47%
Zian Flemming to score24%
Kyle Andrew Walker to be booked20%

Odds & value

The model's value spots

Bets where the model's probability beats what the odds imply (EV+).

Under 2.553% probability@2.04BetsafeEV+8%reference odds
Under 2.553% probability@2.04NordicbetEV+8%reference odds
Under 1.527% probability@3.95BetsafeEV+7%reference odds

Bookmaker	1 · Watford	X	2 · Burnley
Betsafe	3.05	EV+ 2% 3.45	2.25
LeoVegas	2.95	EV+ 2% 3.45	2.20
Nordicbet	3.05	EV+ 2% 3.45	2.25

Odds updated 2 Oct, 07:36

Statistics

Head-to-head

2 matches

Watford 0Draw 0Burnley 2

Goals: 2–4 (⌀ 3)

Head-to-head based on Championship data since 2023.

Key facts

Burnley have scored in 13 consecutive league matches.

xG & xGA per match — 3-game rolling average

Solid line = created (xG), dashed = conceded (xGA).

Watford

Burnley

When goals are scored and conceded — 2026

Watford (7–10)

Burnley (9–17)

Pass networks

Last 5 matches. Circle size = pass volume, line width = combinations between players. Attacking left to right.

Watford

Burnley

xT networks

The same network weighted by offensive threat (xT): circle size = threat created by the player, line width = threat of the combinations. Last 5 matches, attacking left to right.

Watford

Burnley

The teams in numbers

Performance	Watford	Burnley
Points	8	4
xPoints	10	8.9
xG per match	1	1.1
xGA per match	1.6	1.5
xG within 8s of winning the ball	0.21	0.14
xGA within 8s of losing the ball	0.36	0.32

Playing style	Watford	Burnley
Build-up efficiency	0.29	0.3
Field tilt	0.43	0.44
xT per match	0.7	0.86
xTA per match	1.2	1
Won balls, offensive half	21	15
Pressing intensity	0.23	0.24
Pressing efficiency	0.26	0.22
Pressing efficiency, offensive half	0.21	0.2
Entries into the box per match	9	9
Entries into the box against	13	14
Pass completion %	0.74	0.77
Pass completion % under pressure	0.7	0.72
Passes per match	313	382
Passes against per match	392	402
Switches of play per match	21.9	34.6
Long balls per match	26	34

Set pieces	Watford	Burnley
xG from free kicks	0.03	0
Corners per match	3.6	4.9
Corners against per match	6.6	4.3
xG per corner	0.03	0.03
xGA per corner against	0.04	0.07
First touch, offensive corners %	0.38	0.33
First touch, defensive corners %	0.66	0.74

Other	Watford	Burnley
Throw-in control	0.65	0.71

The goalkeepers	Federico Ravaglia (Watford)	Max Weiß (Burnley)
Saves	28	16
Save %	76%	50%
xG prevented	70%	34%
Claims	0 (0%)	0 (0%)

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Watford

Fixtures, form & tips

Burnley

Fixtures, form & tips

Frequently asked questions

Who wins Watford vs Burnley according to our model?

The model gives Burnley a 44% win probability. Full 1X2 picture: Watford 27%, draw 30%, Burnley 44%.

What is the most likely scoreline?

The model's most likely final score is 1-1 at 13% probability.

Over or under 2.5 goals?

The model rates over 2.5 goals at 47% and under at 53%.

Will both teams score?

The probability of both teams scoring is 52% according to the model.

Why are some legs locked in the bet builder?

The same rules as the bookmakers’ builders: legs that contradict or already follow from your slip cannot be combined — for example correct score 2–1 with under 2.5 goals. The difference is that we don’t look the rules up in a table; we compute them straight from the score matrix.