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Burnley vs Watford

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

Match Summary

Watford defeated Burnley 3:1. The match was played in Premier League 2018.

Rivalry since 2011

Burnley vs Watford Head to Head Results· 19

Burnley and Watford have met 19 times — Burnley won 8, Watford won 3, with 8 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2011. Burnley leads the head-to-head with 8 victories from 19 meetings. A combined 44 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.32 per match (26 for the home side, 18 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 11 matches (58%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 9 games (47%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Burnley are currently unbeaten in the last 3 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–3 in 2013.

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

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Highest-scoring game: 33 v 2013

Recent Form

WWonDDrawnLLost

In their last 6 matches, Burnley have recorded 0 wins, 2 draws and 4 defeats. Watford show 0 wins, 1 draw and 5 losses from their last 6 outings.

Burnley

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Watford

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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

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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.

30 Apr 202221/222.64/3.30/2.74
5 Feb 202221/222.20/3.24/3.53
25 Jun 202019/203.03/3.23/2.47
23 Nov 201919/202.35/3.35/3.14
19 Jan 201918/191.64/4.02/5.76
19 Aug 201818/192.43/3.06/3.34
7 Apr 201817/182.36/3.12/3.39
9 Dec 201717/182.57/3.24/2.97
26/09/1616/172.91/3.22/2.66
2 Apr 201716/172.14/3.26/3.93

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 94L 192
Over 2.548
Goals scored378

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: 14 May 2026