Watford vs Bournemouth: Preview and Prediction

Saturday 31st March 2018

England Premier League
Saturday 31st March 2018
Kick off at 3pm BST
Venue: Vicarage Road

Match Preview:

The international break probably came at the right time for Watford whose Premier League status looked secure and then they went and lost 2 games in a row. Of course those games were against Arsenal and Liverpool but it was the manner in how the Hornets surrendered that has been most alarming, conceding 8 goals and scoring none.

If truth be told Watford who have 36 points and are in 11^th place should be safe, but they still need a couple of more wins to confirm that. And despite recent form, at home they have won their last 3 games and remain undefeated this year.

Bournemouth have the same points as Watford but are above them on goal difference. They squeezed past West Brom in their last game winning that one 2-1, but away from home they have won just 1 game in their past five and have lost 7 times from 15 games. With 5 drawn games away from home they are amongst the worst serial offenders in the league for this.

Watford vs Bournemouth Team News:

Watford: Watford have 10 players out are none are expected back in the next few weeks of an ever growing injury list

Bournemouth: Joshua King should come back and Simon Francis is trying quick to recover from a hamstring injury

Watford vs Bournemouth Head to Head:

The last 3 games played at Watford has ended in a draw

Earlier this season in the reverse fixture Watford won 2-0

There is a 60% chance to see under 2.5 goals

Watford vs Bournemouth Prediction:

Backing the draw is always risky but not only do the teams have a history of this when playing at Watford but we also need to ask about “safe points”. Both clubs have 36, they are on their way to remaining in the league and maybe the motivation to beat each other won’t be as apparent as it should be on Saturday afternoon, and both clubs may feel content walking away with a point each. Minimum stakes should be applied.

Watford vs Bournemouth Betting Tips:

Result: A draw at 3.50

Correct score: 0-0 or 1-1 at 12.00 and 6.50