Watford vs West Ham Predictions and Betting Tips

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West Ham would be keen on keeping their top-four hopes alive as they travel to the Vicarage Road to take on a Watford side who have had their last three league games postponed. Read on for our expert tips and predictions.

The Hammers head into this one having won the last three matches against Watford, netting 10 goald and shipping just three during this period.

The Hornets back in action

Following a COVID-19 outbreak, Watford have had their games against Burnley, Crystal Palace and Wolves postponed due to the unavailability of players, however, they would resume duties this Tuesday with a handful of Ranieri's charges shaking off the virus. Before the postponement, the Hornets weren't in decent form with their most recent game ending in a 2-1 loss against Brentford- their fourth consecutive loss in the league. This poor run has put them just a point above the relegation zone with a game played more than Burnely but two played less than Newcastle and Norwich.

West Ham have experienced a minor slump as they head into this game having managed just one win in their last six Premier League games. In a poor run of form that also saw them exit the EFL Cup- losing to Tottenham-, the Hammers have dropped down to 6th place on the league table and are now seven points adrift of Arsenal who is in 4th position. West Ham's woes were compounded on Boxing Day as they went up against Southampton at the London Stadium and although we saw them fight back twice to equalize, they were, once again, on the wrong side of things in a 3-2 loss to the Saints.

Watford vs West Ham Team News

Watford possible starting XI:

Bachmann; Femenia, Troost-Ekong, Cathcart, Rose; Sissoko, Kucka; Pedro, Cleverley, King; Dennis

West Ham possible staring XI:

Fabianski; Coufal, Dawson, Diop, Johnson; Rice, Soucek; Bowen, Lanzini, Benrahma; Antonio

Watford vs West Ham Prediction: 1-2

Watford's rustiness should play into West Ham's hands this Tuesday and although the Hammers haven't given us a reason to fully tip this tie in their favour, they should eventually get over the line against Ranieri's troops.