David Moyes will be keen to see his team return to winning ways as they welcome Javi Gracia’s Watford to the London Olympic Stadium. The Hornets have been in free fall in recent weeks and find themselves only 4 points clear from the drop zone whilst West Ham’s problems have been well documented all season and consistency is the only thing that has eluded Moyes’s men so far this term.
English Premier League – West Ham United v Watford – London Olympic Stadium – Saturday 10th February 2018 – Kick-off: 15:00 UK Time
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Draw Best Odd of: 40/17 at Unibet |
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Westham
WatfordWest Ham United
David Moyes has overseen a real transformation at the London Olympic Stadium and they have risen to 12th in the table but such is the congestion at the bottom of the table, they are only 3 points above the relegation places. Defeats in their last 2 matches however: 2-0 FA Cup defeat to League One Wigan and 3-1 thumping at the hands of Brighton last time out, will be a concern for Moyes’s men. Marko Arnautovic has been a revelation under Moyes, notching 6 goals and he should have recovered from injury in time to face the Hornets.
Watford
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 27 points but only have a 3 point gap between themselves and the relegation zone so need to start picking up points quickly – although they do have a game in hand as things stand. 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.
Head to Head
West Ham hold a far superior head to head record than Watford – leading by 41 wins to 20 with an additional 13 draws being played out between the two London rivals. The Hornets thumped West Ham 2-0 back in November in what was David Moyes’s first game in charge, thanks to goals from Will Hughes and Richarlison.
West Ham United v Watford – Betting Odds and Predictions
Watford have found scoring goals easy this season whilst both teams have struggled to keep clean sheets.
Both teams to score – YES – looks inevitable at 8/11 with William Hill.
Richarlison has been very impressive for the Hornets this term scored in the reverse fixture between the sides.
Richarlison to score anytime looks overpriced at 56/19 with Unibet.
Javi Gracia is renowned for his defensive prowess as a coach and he will be looking to stabilise Watford.
Under 2.5 goals in the match is a very good bet at 4/5 with Bet Victor.
With only goal difference separating these sides in the table, this should be a close game.
The match to finish as a draw is a sound bet at 40/17 with Unibet.
Score Prediction
West Ham United 1 – 1 Watford– 6/1 with William Hill.
Top Betting Tip West Ham United v Watford
Both teams have struggled defensively this term and with the plethora of attacking talent on show, they could end up cancelling each other out. The match to finish as a draw and both teams to score looks a strong punt at 10/3 with Coral.