Watford – Aston Villa : Preview & Prediction
Watford and Aston Villa face at Vicarage Road, in a match of the 1st round of the Premier League. In the last 3 years there have been only 2 direct clashes between these two teams: one on 21‑01‑2020, which ended with Aston Villa winning by (2‑1), and the most recent on 28‑12‑2019, that ended with Watford winning by (3‑0). It is necessary to analyze with special attention the home/away condition, as Watford presents different results at home and abroad.
Watford Analysis
The home team debuts in this edition after finishing last season in 2nd place and gaining access. This is a stronger team when they play at their stadium, as in the last 30 matches they register 6 wins, 4 draws and 5 losses in away matches; against 12 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their stadium. The team comes for this match after an away loss against Crystal Palace by (3‑1). Watford has won 8, tied 1 and lost 1 of their last 10 home matches. Their offense has scored regularly, as they have scored goals in 7 of the last 10 matches.
Watford comes unmotivated for this match after a defeat, by 3-1, against Crystal Palace, in a preparatory game for the next official matches: the only goal of the team was signed by Troy Deeney. It should be noted that this club gained access to this Premier League in the previous season. The home team usually acts in a tactical system in 4-3-3, so, in this drawing, the player responsible for serving the three frontmen in the best way is the Englishman Tom Cleverley. The home club’s main attacking reference is the experienced Troy Deeney. In any case, when he chooses to attack through the lines, it is expected that he will do so through the right corridor, taking advantage of the depth offered by wing Ismaïla Sarr. Coach Xisco must have all the players at his disposal.
Aston Villa Review
The visiting team debuts in this edition of the competition after having finished last season in 11th place. This is a team little affected by the home factor, that is, they have similar results at home and away, since in the last 30 matches they register 6 wins, 2 draws and 7 losses in away matches, with a total of 20 goals scored and 18 conceded. At home, they won 6 wins, 3 draws and 6 defeats, with a total of 21 goals scored and 21 conceded. In their last match, for the Club Friendlies, they got a home win against Salernitana by (3‑1). In the last 10 away matches Aston Villa has won 5, tied 1 and lost 4. The team has conceded goals in 7 of the last 10 matches, so their defense needs to improve, but their offense has been scoring regularly, as they have succeeded. achieve in 8 of the last 10 games. In 15 matches, they have turned the score around in 3 of the 5 matches they have conceded the first goal.
Aston Villa comes motivated for this match after a 3-1 victory against Salernitana, in a preparatory game for the next official matches: the team’s goals were signed by Danny Ings, Ashley Young and Anwar El Ghazi. The visiting club must line up in a tactical system in 4-4-2, channeling their game, preferably, through the center aisle. In this drawing, the two most advanced players will be Ollie Watkins and Danny Ings, the latter being one of the best signings for this season. Coach Dean Smith is without Trezeguet due to physical problems.
Watford – Aston Villa : Betting Tips
Watford – Win Odds: 2.25
Both teams to score / YES – Odds: 1.70
Over 2.5 Goals – Odds: 1.70
