Monday Night Football plays host to a tasty London Derby as Antonio Conte’s Chelsea travel to Watford looking for crucial points in the race for Champions League football whilst Javi Gracia will be looking forward to his first home game in charge of the Hornets. The two teams shared a 4-2 classic at Stamford Bridge back in October, hopefully a sign of things to come in this one.
English Premier League – Watford v Chelsea – Vicarage Road – Monday 5th February 2018 – Kick-off: 20.00 GMT
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Draw Best Odd of: 29/10 at Ladbrokes |
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Watford
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Marco Silva had a fantastic start to the season with the Hornets but a barren run over the festive period ultimately cost the Portuguese manager his job and Javi Gracia has been brought in to steady the ship. Watford sit 11th in the table with 26 points but only have a 3 point gap between themselves and the relegation zone so need to start picking up points quickly. Abdoulaye Doucouré has had a phenomenal season from midfield and his tally of 7 goals will make him a very sought after player in the summer.
Chelsea
It has been yet another eventful week at the home of the Champions. Speculation continues to grow over the future of Antonio Conte as well as potential incomings at Stamford Bridge whilst they progressed in the FA Cup but fell in the Carabao Cup. The Blues sit 3rd in the Premier League table with 50 points from their opening 24 games and with 14 games to go, have a 15 point deficit to claw back on Manchester City. Eden Hazard has been linked with a move to Manchester City in recent weeks and the Belgian now has 12 goals in what has been an injury ravaged season.
Head to Head
Chelsea hold a dominant 17:9 lead in the head to head record between the two London rivals whilst another 6 games have ended as draws. Chelsea came from behind back in October to win 4-2 at Stamford Bridge thanks to goals from Pedro, Cesar Azpilicueta and a Michy Batshuayi brace.
Watford v Chelsea – Betting Odds and Predictions
Although Watford have struggled for form recently, it should be a very open game between two attacking sides.
Both teams to score – YES – looks a good bet at 10/11 with Coral.
Eden Hazard has been in sensational form in recent weeks and is always a serious threat.
Eden Hazard to score anytime is worth a punt at 5/4 with Ladbrokes.
The attacking prowess on display for both teams suggests this one will contain goals.
Over 2.5 goals in the game is a strong bet at 3/4 with Coral.
Chelsea have been in good form of late and should be able to resist Watford – despite their inevitable ‘new manager bounce’.
Chelsea to win the match is a savvy move at 1/2 with Betfred.
Score Prediction
Watford 1 – 3 Chelsea – 12/1 with Bet Victor.
Watford v Chelsea Top Betting Tip
This should be a fascinating game between two attacking sides but Chelsea should have too much quality in key areas. Chelsea to win the match and both teams to score looks an intelligent bet at 12/5 with Skybet.