Watford U21 vs Burnley U21 tips and predictions

Quality tussle in Professional Development League

Burnley U21 should have their moments but it might not take long before the home strikers open their account.

For Watford U21 to come through this challenge they'll need to build on the positives of their recent displays. The hosts have got 7 wins from 13 matches while the visitors have lost 5 of their last 8 matches home and away. This doesn't look like the recent record of a team that will fancy their chances.

The hosts have enjoyed some superb passages of play in their previous performances. Watford U21 scored three or more goals in 3 of their recent 10 matches.

There have been passages of play when Burnley U21 have lacked a solid platform under pressure. They have conceded three or more goals in 5 of their last 8 matches.

In their last game Burnley U21 were beaten 3-2 by Bristol City U21.

The hosts can be pleased with their apparent security in possession and that should pay dividends during this match.

The sportsbooks believe that neither side will keep a clean sheet during this match as they could be well matched. Whatever happens, with the odds-against price on BTTS No, that makes more sense for this particular encounter.