Watford welcome Huddersfield to Vicarage Road as both sides look to continue their excellent respective starts to the season. Two of the most sought after managers in the league face off too as Marco Silva and David Wagner go head to head in what should be an intriguing tactical battle between two of the brightest young managers in European football.
English Premier League – Vicarage Road – Saturday 16th December 2017 – 15:00 UK Time
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Draw Best Odd of: 13/5 at Ladbrokes |
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Watford
Huddersfield TownWatford
The Hornets have had an excellent start to the campaign – with 22 points to their name from their opening 16 games. Impressive performances against Arsenal, Tottenham and Liverpool have added to the credibility of manager Marco Silva who rejected advances from Everton to stay at Vicarage Road. Richarlison has been the premiere signing from Silva this term and the young Brazilian has notched 5 goals already this season.
Huddersfield Town
David Wagner has masterminded Huddersfield into 12th place in the Premier League table – 5 points clear of the relegation picture. Heavy defeats to Arsenal and Tottenham have been punctuated by strong showings against Manchester City and a famous win over Manchester United – suggesting its consistency the Terriers lack. Steve Mounie bagged both goals last time out as Huddersfield beat Brighton, to boost his tally for the season to 4.
Head to Head
Huddersfield hold the head to head advantage between the sides, leading by 12 wins to 9 with another 5 games ending as draws. This is the first meeting between the sides in the Premier League and their first clash since 2015 – a game which Huddersfield won 3-1 at the John Smith’s Stadium.
Odds and Predictions
Huddersfield have struggled for goals on the road this season – failed to score in last 7 away games
Both teams to score – NO – represents great value at 17/20 with Betfair.
Richarlison has been in incredible form for Watford this season – 5 goals already.
Richarlison to score anytime looks a great bet at 24/13 with Uni Bet.
Watford have scored 25 goals this season and always pose an attacking threat.
Watford to score 2+ goals looks a top punt at 20/23 with Coral.
Huddersfield have really struggled on the road and Watford are a confident side.
Watford to win the match looks over priced at 8/11 with Coral.
Score Prediction
Watford 2 – 0 Huddersfield Town – 7/1 with Bet Victor.
Top Betting Tip
Huddersfield are difficult to break down but Watford should have enough about them to do exactly that and win the game. Watford to win the match to nil looks an intelligent move at 17/10 with Sporting Bet.