Burnley are having a phenomenal season in the Championship. Last season the team played in the Premier League, but was relegated finishing just three points behind the surviving Leeds. The hosts approach the upcoming match with such a gap from third place that the entire core squad can go on holiday until April, and that won't result in the club losing their position in the direct promotion zone. So far this state of affairs has not resulted in a loss of concentration by Burnley's players, they are still playing match after match in the same collected manner. Watford, along with their upcoming opponents, relegated from the Premier League at the end of last season, but did so much earlier. "The Hornets are also fighting for a return to the elite, but only have a chance of a place in the play-off zone. The bookmakers have expectedly offered the home side as favourites, with a win selectable at odds of 1.70.

Burnley already went into the month-long break last November with a good lead over their pursuers. From December to February inclusive, the Bordeaux had virtually eliminated the last questions not only about direct promotion, but also about the title in England's second-best division. Since the resumption of the season, Kompany's men have lost only one match, which was played at Old Trafford against Manchester United. In the remaining twelve fixtures, the Bordeaux have won eleven times, including in all nine Championship encounters. The history of football has known long winning streaks, but it has not known a 'winless' and unbeaten one.

If anyone should be tripping Burnley up, it's Watford. "The Hornets are currently in sixth place in the standings, but it is very early for them to dream of the play-offs. Firstly, the team has one or two more matches played than their surrounding rivals. Secondly, Watford have failed to win in any of the last four rounds of the Championship. If the losing streak is not broken in the next meeting at Turf Moor, the team will definitely lose their current position in the play-off zone.

Watford were one of only two teams to beat Burnley this season. In their third-round encounter, the Hornets scored in the first half and kept the score low until the final whistle. The visitors will have chances to score in the upcoming meeting.