Watford face Burnley at Vicarage Road Stadium, Watford today at 4:00 PM in a basement battle that neither side can afford to lose. Both clubs are deep in the relegation picture in the Championship, and defeat here could prove costly come the end of the season.

Watford come into this fixture struggling badly (1W 4L in last 5). Burnley are out of form (0W 2L recently), making this a relatively even contest on current form.

Despite playing at home, Watford face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. Burnley have won 5 of 10 encounters, with 3 draws. Their last encounter ended in Burnley won 2–1.

Watford deploy a 4-2-3-1 while Burnley opt for a 4-4-2 — the midfield battle between those shapes could determine where the game is won and lost.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Watford a slight edge, but Burnley are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.