Burnley will aim to keep their unbeaten streak when they host Watford in a thrilling Championship clash this Saturday.
The Clarets will enter the match after registering a fresh 2-1 away victory against Norwich City in the Championship outing last weekend. Scott Parker’s side is flying high on confidence with their performance in the ongoing league. They are currently unbeaten from their last 8 Championship games.
Watford, on the other hand, are also unbeaten since early November. Their latest victory, a 2-1 win, came recently against West Bromwich Albion in Sunday’s clash. With their latest victory, they would have gained much-needed confidence; they will look to keep the same momentum in their clash.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Burnley vs. Watford live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this EFL Championship match in the U.S.:
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What time does Burnley vs. Watford kick off?
This EFL Championship clash takes place at Turf Moor in Burnley, United Kingdom and kicks off on Saturday, December 21 at 3:00 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Sat, Dec. 21 | 10:00 a.m. |
| Central Time | Sat, Dec. 21 | 9:00 a.m. |
| Mountain Time | Sat, Dec. 21 | 8:00 a.m. |
| Pacific Time | Sat, Dec. 21 | 7:00 a.m. |
Burnley vs. Watford lineups, team news
The hosts are facing some major injury concerns, as their key players, including Aaron Ramsey (ligament), Maxime Esteve (thigh), Mike Tresor (leg), Manuel Benson (calf), and Jordan Beyer (hamstring), will remain sidelined due to their respective injury issues.
Lyle Foster, who was recovering from a knee injury, is back in training, but he is not likely to feature in the upcoming clash against Watford.
Burnley predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Trafford (GK) — Humphreys, Egan-Riley, Egan, Pires — Cullen, Brownhill — Koleosho, Laurent, Anthony — Rodriguez
Injured: Ramsey, Esteve, Tresor, Benson, Beyer, Foster
Suspended: None
The visitors will travel to Burnley without their long-term absentees, Kevin Keben and Tom Dele-Bashiru (knee).
Angelo Ogbonna, who is working to gain his full fitness after suffering a hamstring injury back in October, is doubtful for this match. Bayo will continue to lead the line for Watford.
Watford predicted XI (3-4-3, right to left): Bachmann (GK) — Porteous, Pollock, Morris — Ngakia, Sissoko, Louza, Vata — Baah, Chakvetadze, Bayo
Injured: Keben, Bashiru, Ogbonna (doubtful)
Suspended: None
Burnley vs. Watford Prediction
Burnley are yet to suffer a defeat at their home this season. They are on a roll with their performance in the league, but it is worth mentioning that they had to manage draws in their 5 games out of the last 10 they played.
With both teams in top gear, they will be desperate to continue their unbeaten streak.
- Prediction: Burnley 1-1 Watford
EFL Championship fixture schedule this week
All times ET
Friday, December 20
- Luton vs. Derby (3:00 p.m.)
Saturday, December 21
- Hull City vs. Swansea (7:30 a.m.)
- Portsmouth vs. Coventry (7:30 a.m.)
- Sheffield Wednesday vs. Stoke (7:30 a.m.)
- Burnley vs. Watford (10:00 a.m.)
- Cardiff vs. Sheffield (10:00 a.m.)
- Leeds vs. Oxford (10:00 a.m.)
- Millwall vs. Blackburn Rovers (10:00 a.m.)
- Plymouth Argyle vs. Middlesborough (10:00 a.m.)
- QPR vs. Preston North End (10:00 a.m.)
- Sunderland vs. Norwich (10:00 a.m.)
Sunday, December 22
- West Brom vs. Bristol City (10:00 a.m.)
