Watford vs Liverpool: Preview, free tip and statistics

15.10.2021 09:00

The best football competitions in the world are coming back to life after the national break, and as part of it, Liverpool is back in the title fight as they travel to the hot ground of newcomer Watford.

Background information, news and team form

Watford’s Italian management used the national break to make a change at the position of the team's general manager. The Spanish coach Xisco, who managed to return the club to the English top-flight, had to pack his bags after seven rounds played and the charismatic Spaniard was replaced by the charismatic Claudio Ranieri, who has previously worked in the Premier League, for example on the bench of Fulham, Chelsea or in his most famous engagement at Leicester, with whom he managed to win the league title and became the 16th manager to lead Watford in the last 10 years. Watford invested defacto no money in the summer transfer window and the reinforcements that came in were covered by money from the club's sales. The Hornets are now in 15th place in the premier league with 7 points and the Iltas matador, thus, is not facing an easy task of averting a possible relegation back to the Championship. Liverpool doesn’t have the best memories of their last game at Vicarage Road. The season before last, when they were jostling with Manchester City for every point in the table, the Reds unexpectedly lost 3-0 to Watford of all places. Two goals were scored by Senegalese striker Ismailla Sar, who was complemented by one goal from the long-time captain and club icon Troy Deeney, now at Birmingham in England. Liverpool even now want to collect every point in their assault on the English Premier League title and 3 points with the newcomer of the competition are thus a must. Liverpool is now pulling a streak of 2 draws in a row in which they have conceded 5 goals. The German coach, thus, will mainly have to improve the defensive performance of his charges in order to think about success at Vicarage Road. 

 

 

Betdoin's view of the match 

The visitors from Anfield enter this match as clear odds-on favourites at odds of 1.4. A draw is available at bookmakers at odds of 5.20 and alternatively, the odds for the home side to win are available at odds of 8.7. The goal line for this match has been set by bookmakers at over 2.75. Our clever Betdoin algorithm sees the value more in the underdog bets. Liverpool's offensive stars are unappreciated after the national team gatherings and it's to be hoped that they don't go into the first game at their sharpest right away. 

 

 

Absentees and estimated line-ups

Watford will miss Francisco Sierralta after he picked up a hamstring injury in the last game against Leeds. Joshua King suffered a knee injury in the same game and his start is also very uncertain. Peter Etebo is injured for a long time and his return is not expected before the end of the season. In addition, Watford will also miss defender Christian Kabasele who is struggling with a thigh injury. Liverpool has their star goalkeeper Alisson Becker and midfielder Fabinho on the squad, making their starts questionable. Sources from the club said that Liverpool have sent a private plane for them but their start in this match is very unlikely. 

Watford - estimated line-up:

Foster - Ngakia, Troost-Ekong, Cathcart, Rose - Sissoko, Kucka - Sarr, Tufan, Sema - Dennis

Liverpool - estimated line-up:

Kelleher - Alexander-Arnold, Matip, Gomez, Robertson - Jones, Henderson, Keita - Salah, Firmino, Mane

 

Free tip for Watford vs Liverpool - under 1,5 goals in the first half (1,57)

 

Watford vs Liverpool FAQ:

Where to watch Watford vs Liverpool live on TV?  The match is live on SuperSport MaXimo 1, DStv Now, Canal+ Sport 3 Afrique, SuperSport Premier League ROA.

What players to watch during the match? Salah, Mane, Firminho, Sarr.

Who is the favourite for the match? According to the bookmakers, Liverpool is the favourite (1.40).

How did the last game between the two teams end? Watford 3-0 Liverpool, 29/2/2021. 

What time does the match start? Kick-off at 13:30. 

What stadium will the match be played in? Vicarage Road.

Where can I find the match at Betdoin? Full statistics can be found here.

 

 

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