Two-teams locked in the middle of the table meet on Saturday as Marco Silva’s all action Hornets travel to Clause Puel’s increasingly consistent Leicester. Watford started the season on fire whilst Leicester endured a torturous start to the campaign but Leicester have overtaken Watford in the table and both teams now look well set to push clear of the relegation picture.
English Premier League – Leicester City v Watford – King Power Stadium – Saturday 20th January 2018 15:00 UK Time
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Draw Best Odd of: 13/5 at Coral |
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Leicester City FC
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Claude Puel has steadied the ship at the King Power and the Foxes currently sit in 8th place in the Premier League with 31 points from 23 games. They were in the midst of a 5-match streak without a win before their 3-0 thumping of Huddersfield on New Year’s Day and they kept that run going with a 0-0 draw at Chelsea last time out. Jamie Vardy continues to top the scoring charts for the Foxes with 10 goals this term in all competitions.
Watford
Marco Silva’s Hornets were lauded for their early season performances and were competing in the European places until December. Their run of one win in 10 has left them 10th in the league – with 26 points from 23 games and they are now only 6 points above the relegation zone – although their last gasp equaliser against Southampton could improve team morale. Richarlison is one of their many goal threats and the Brazilian will be keen to add to his tally of 5 goals this season.
Head to Head
Leicester dominate the head to head record between the sides – leading by 27 wins to 20 with another 17 games between the sides ending as draws. Watford beat Leicester 2-1 in reverse fixture on Boxing Day with a Molla Wague header and a Kasper Schmeichel own goal enough to give Watford the win.
Leicester City v Watford – Betting Odds and Predictions
Both sides have been very good going forward this term and this could be an entertaining clash.
Both teams to score – YES – looks a sensible bet at 4/6 with Ladbrokes.
Jamie Vardy scored in the reverse fixture on Boxing Day and is in decent form.
Jamie Vardy is overpriced at 23/20 with Betway to score anytime in the match.
This is a battle between two of the strongest attacks in the league – meaning goals could be firing in.
Over 2.5 goals in the game looks a great bet at 4/5 with Skybet.
Leicester have been in good form but Watford have been demonstrating resilience in recent games.
The match end as a draw looks a brilliant bet at 13/5 with Betfred.
Score Prediction
Leicester City 2 – 2 Watford – 14/1 with William Hill.
Top Betting Tip Leicester City v Watford
Both sides look to play on the front foot and it could be an entertaining game between two attack-minded teams. The match to finish as a draw and both teams to score looks a great bet at 7/2 with Coral.