Watford – Brentford : Preview & Prediction
The game is very important for Watford who are once again playing for their place in the Premier League. With six points behind Everton, the first non-relegated team, the Hornets are too inconsistent to hope for a place in the top flight at the end of the season, especially as they have lost nine of their last fourteen league games. Despite an important win at Southampton in mid-March, Roy Hodgson’s men have just fallen back into their old ways by losing twice to Liverpool and Leeds United without scoring a goal. With their last win coming in November 2021, it is hard to imagine Ben Foster’s side walking away with all three points after the final whistle.
In contrast to their opponents, Brentford are on a better run of form with four wins in their last five games, including a 4-1 victory at Chelsea. The arrival of Christian Eriksen coincides with positive results for the Bees, who are aiming to finish in the top half of the table ahead of Crystal Palace and Brighton. Facing the third worst defence in the league (60 goals conceded), the team coached by Thomas Frank will hope to obtain a similar result to the first round (2-1) in order to make the pass of three in the league!
Watford are conceding an average of 3 goals per game on their home turf since the start of February.
Watford are on a run of 1 draw and 1 defeat against their opponents since 2014.
Bentford have won the last 3 meetings with 7 goals scored.
Bentford have won 2 of their last 3 away games.
Brentford are logical favourites given Watford’s home record. However, the energy of a team fighting for survival is not to be underestimated, which leaves a margin of hope for Hornets fans. We still play for a draw or Brentford at the end of the game but the bold can play less than 2.5 goals in the game at 1.67 at
Watford – Brentford : Betting Tips
BTS/YES Odds: 2.25
