Scott Parker's Burnley are in a strong position to secure their return to the Premier League and should feel confident as they aim to enhance their promotion prospects in their upcoming visit to Watford on Friday.
Watford appear to be just outside the play-off positions with four games left, facing a tough task against a defense that has only let in 13 goals in 42 league matches this season.
Team news
Out for Watford's final games are Giorgi Chakvetadze and Kwadwo Baah, while Yasser Larouci is unlikely to play again this season due to a groin injury.
Burnley's Lyle Foster is dealing with a shoulder injury, with Jonjo Shelvey, Mike Tresor, and Jordan Beyer also expected to be absent.
The stats
Burnley have conceded just three goals in their last 14 away games in the Championship and have only been scored against 13 times in the entire season.
The Clarets are on a 29-match unbeaten run in the league.
Watford have seen less than three goals in five of their last seven league matches and have struggled at home, losing six of their last 10 Championship games at Vicarage Road.
Prediction
Burnley under Parker are having an impressive season and are poised to take another step towards Premier League promotion with a victory at Watford on Friday.
Given that promotion contenders Sheffield United and Leeds United play later, Burnley have the chance to pull ahead early in their trip to Hertfordshire. Their strong defense suggests they can extend their lead over Leeds in the title race.
Burnley's defense has been outstanding this season, conceding only 13 goals in the league and experiencing their last second-tier defeat back in early November against Millwall.
While not the most thrilling team to watch, Burnley has secured 11 clean sheets in their last 14 away league games and will likely keep Watford at bay.
Watford has improved at home recently, losing just one of their last five games at Vicarage Road. However, their chances for a play-off spot seem slim as they trail by seven points.
It may be a challenge for Watford to break down Burnley's solid defense, who have a good chance of winning without conceding, given their 11 clean sheets in the last 14 away league matches.