Javi Gracia is looking to stop the slide at Watford as his Hornets welcome Everton to North London. Both sides are in need of points with the relegation picture changing on a weekly basis and this has the makings of a six-pointer in the middle of the table. Everton have shown glimpses under Sam Allardyce but heavy defeats on the road of late have checked their progress somewhat.
English Premier League – Watford vs Everton – Vicarage Road – Saturday 24th February 2018 – Kick-off: 17.30 GMT
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Draw Best Odd of: 23/10 at Betfred |
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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 30 points but only have a3 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.
Everton
Sam Allardyce hasn’t been able to continue the boost he initially gave the club when he arrived late in 2017 – although they managed to squeeze past Crystal Palace last time out. The Toffees are out of all cup competitions and sit 9th in the table with 11 games still to play – they are only 8 points above the relegation places however and will be feeling the need to get points on the board. Wayne Rooney has been talismanic since his return to Everton and his tally of 11 goals has helped them climb the Premier League table.
Watford vs Everton Head to Head
Everton boss the the head to head record with a 19:3 lead whilst another 3 games have ended as draws between the two teams. Everton came from 2-0 down at Goodison Park back in November to clinch a famous 3-2 win thanks to goals from Oumar Niasse, Dominic Calvert-Lewin and a last gasp Leighton Baines penalty.
Watford vs Everton Odds and Predictions
This looks set to be an open game between two leaky teams.
Both teams to score – YES – looks a strong bet at 3/4 with Ladbrokes.
This was a hum-dinger of a game earlier in the season between two sides who give it 100%.
A red card to be shown in the game looks a superb bet at 7/2 with Coral.
With both sides struggling, neither team will want to lose this relegation six-pointer.
The game to finish as a draw looks good value at 23/10 with Betfred.
Wayne Rooney is the man Everton look towards for goals and he will need a big game here.
Wayne Rooney to score anytime is a very worthy bet at 11/4 with Paddy Power.
Score Prediction
Watford 1 – 1 Everton – 6/1 with William Hill.
Top Watford vs Everton Betting Tip
This is a huge game for both clubs and losing is not an option, especially not for Watford currently. The match to finish as a draw both teams to score looks an excellent bet at 10/3 with Betfred.