Two sides in free fall meet at Vicarage Road in what has become a huge match for both sides. Watford started the season incredibly but with only one win in their last 9 Premier League matches, Marco Silva’s men are now looking ominously over their shoulders. Southampton meanwhile have had a disastrous first half of the season and with Virgil Van Djik having signed for Liverpool for £75 million, will need to reinvest that money wisely in the January transfer window.
English Premier League – Watford v Southampton – Vicarage Road – Saturday 13th January 2018 – 15:00 UK Time
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Draw Best Odd of: 19/10 at Skybet |
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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 9 has left them 10th in the league – with 25 points from 22 games and they are now only 5 points above the relegation zone. Richarlison is one of their many goal threats and the Brazilian will be keen to add to his tally of 5 goals this season.
Southampton
Mauricio Pellegrino has not had the start he would have hoped for at St Mary’s and the Saints are in real relegation trouble currently. They are winless in their last 9 Premier League games and sit in 17th position and with only 20 points registered, they are outside the relegation zone on goal difference solely. Shane Long broke his goal drought against Crystal Palace last time out and in the continued absence of Charlie Austin will need to add to his poor return of 1 goal this campaign.
Head to Head
Southampton pip the head to head with a 34:26 win/loss record over Watford with another 19 games ending as draws between the teams. Watford picked up an impressive 2-0 win at Southampton earlier in the season thanks to goals from Abdoulaye Doucoure and Daryl Janmaat.
Watford v Southampton – Betting Odds and Predictions
Neither side are particularly adept at keeping clean sheets and Watford bang the goals in, so it could be an open game.
Both teams to score – YES – is a solid punt at 3/4 with Betfair.
Despite their recent slide in form, Watford are a very good side – particularly in forward areas.
Watford to win the game looks fantastic value at 6/4 with William Hill.
Andre Gray has scored 3 goals for Watford this term – including against Manchester City last time out.
Andre Gray to score anytime looks an excellent bet at 17/10 with Unibet.
Watford have been shown 4 red cards this season – more than any other team in the Premier League.
A red card in the match is a distinct possibility at 3/1 with William Hill.
Score Prediction
Watford 2 – 1 Southampton – 9/1 with Coral.
Top Betting Tip Watford v Southampton
Southampton are struggling and Watford will want to press home the advantage of playing at Vicarage Road and pull away from the drop zone. Watford to win the match and both teams to score in the game is a great punt at 7/2 with Betway.