Brentford vs Watford Predictions and Betting Tips
Round 16 in the English top-flight is set for Friday evening as Brentford and Watford compete for all three points. Read on for our expert tips and predictions.
Although Brentford did beat the Hornets in the corresponding game in the EFL Championship last season, that would be their only victory in four meetings with Friday's opponents who won two of the first three.
Massive six-pointer in West London
The Bees would be delighted not to be in the bottom three at this stage of this season given that their main target is to stay up after their first taste of English top-flight football. As of now, they're seven points off the relegation zone having managed 17 points after 15 league games which put them in 13th position. The Bees' impressive away form is still in continuation with the side leaving the Elland Road last weekend with a point. Baptiste and Canos both netted in a 2-2 draw against Leeds last weekend and although the newly-promoted side was very close to all three points having conceded in additional time, they were lots of positives for the Brentford faithful to look forward to.
Watford haven't had the best run of results in recent weeks as we've seen the Hornets go up against Leicester, Chelsea and most recently Manchester City. Just as expected, Ranieri's charges head into this game looking to put an end to a three-match losing streak. Cucho Hernandez netted late for the Hornets when the defending champions paid a visit to Vicarage Road last weekend, however, it was only a mere consolation as the Cityzens picked up a 3-1 victory. The Hornets haven't been assuring defensively with 29 goals shipped last season and given that they're just hovering just above the relegation zone, they head into this game desperate for all three points.
Brentford vs Watford Team News
Brentford possible starting XI:
Fernandez; Goode, Jansson, Pinnock; Rasmussen, Baptiste, Norgaard, Janelt, Henry; Mbuemo, Wissa
Watford possible starting XI:
Bachmann; Femenia, Troost-Ekong, Cathcart, Rose; Dennis, Cleverley, Kucka, Sissoko, Pedro; King
Brentford vs Watford prediction: 2-2
Only two teams have a worse home record than the Bees in the top-flight this season and with the Hornets also not at their best in recent weeks, we predict a tense and tight affair at the Brentford Community Stadium, both sides sharing the spoils at the end of 90 minutes.
