West Ham vs Watford Predictions, Betting Tips, and Match Preview
The London stadium is host for a massive six-pointer in the English Premier League as West Ham take on Watford. The match is set to go underway on Friday 19:00 GMT with both coaches looking to maintain top-flight status.
The Home side were full of attacking intent last season finishing in the top half of the table copping fifty-two points in the process. The same case hasn’t been for them this season as they find themselves in 16th place, just four points off the relegation zone.
They’re coming off the back of a 4-0 win at already relegated Norwich City. Michail Antonio proved to be a little too much for the canaries as he scored all four goals picking up all three points for his side. Will he be able to do that against the Hornets on Friday ???
The away side were also significantly better last season than they are this season finishing 11th with fifty points in the league - their best return in five years.
They also secured a win last time out against Steve Bruce’s Newcastle courtesy of two penalties converted by skipper Troy Deeney. They will be looking to use that momentum to pick up another victory on Friday. They, however, have a slippery hill to climb as West Ham are also on the brink of relegation
Michail Antonio is expected to keep his starting shirt up top for the home side. Felipe Anderson is also expected to be in the starting eleven on Friday as he has resumed training following a thigh injury about a week ago. Robert Snodgrass is doubtful for the hosts. Nigel Pearson is expected to field his captain Troy Deeney but he might not last the full game as a result of some knee problems against Newcastle United. Issac Success, Daryl Janmaat and Gerard Delofeu are out on the sidelines for the visitors.
Neither side have proved to be dominant over the other in recent matches. In the last seven games, West Ham has won four while Watford has won just three. This means that there will surely be a winner in the match as both sides have only drawn one game during the course of those seven games.
West Ham vs Watford Prediction
Both sides are a world away from where they should be judging by the quality of their players. West Ham and Watford currently are in the 16th and 17th positions respectively. They’re both have thirty-four points on the board with just four options off 18th place Bournemouth. This situation sets up the match in such a way that whoever wins on Friday has secured their place in the English League next season. We hereby predict a cagey atmosphere with both sides looking to protect their clean sheet and then hope for a lucky break. The under 2.5 goals coupled with either side winning the game is a bet to be considered.
