Liverpool will seek to keep pace with the league leaders Man City as they go away to a dangerous and a surprising Watford side this season. Liverpool are coming off a 2-0 win over Fulham but haven’t shown great form heading into the international break so it’s essential for them to get going again as they can’t allow City to gain any more separation than the current 2 points right now. Watford currently sit 7th (above Man Utd) but failed to win their last 2 games so they’ll be looking to snap that. Watford will fancy themselves to get something here so it’s key for Liverpool to be on their game.
Key Facts
Watford have been very solid at home this season winning 4 of their 6 home games in the league. 2L.
Watford have faced 3 big 6 sides this season winning once and losing twice. They beat Tottenham at home and lost to Man Utd at home and Arsenal away.
Watford have only won 2 of their last 8 league games after winning the opening 4. 2D 4L.
On average there are 2.6 goals scored in Watford’s games. 6 overs 6 unders (2.5 total).
Liverpool have the tied best defensive record in the league with 5 conceded goals in 12 league games keeping 7 clean sheets.
Liverpool have dominated Watford in the past 5 meetings beating them 4 times, drawing once and scoring 17 goals past them.
Liverpool are still unbeaten in the Premier League. 9W 3D 0L.
All of Liverpool’s league draws came against big 6 opposition meaning they have a 100% win record against everyone they’ve faced outside the big 6.
Liverpool have 4W 2D 0L away from hom in the league this season. Decent away form.
Liverpool have been an under-ish side this season with only 5 overs and 7 unders (2.5 total) in the league. On average there are just 2.3 goals scored in Liverpool’s league games.
Mo Salah has been in form for Liverpool recently with 5 goals in his last 6 apps for the club.
Team News
Watford: Watford are still without Cleverley and Janmaat. Furthermore, defender Prodl has returned to training from his injury and could feature while midfielder Capoue is back from suspension and is expected to start for Watford. Elsewhere there’s no new fresh injury concerns for Watford.
Liverpool: There is a potential for rotation by Jurgen Klopp as Liverpool have a crucial fixture coming up against PSG in a few days time. However we can still expect a strong team out there. Only injury concern that Liverpool have is Adam Lallana being out an injury however Jordan Henderson is back in contention to play but whether Klopp will throw him in right away remains a question mark. Other than that there’s nothing new to report.
Betting Tips and Predictions
This is a game worth skipping over pre-game when it comes to betting and wait until something comes around LIVE. With Liverpool having a big game coming up after this, there is a legitimate chance for Watford to grab something from this and given Liverpool’s current form it’s not worth backing them especially pre-game at a measly 1.58. In fact we’d rather back a Watford +1 at 1.92 because it’s very hard to see them being rolled over by a Liverpool team that’s likely to be rotated. Other than that there really isn’t any bets that catches our eye so we’ll leave the rest out. A prediction for this game is a surprise 1-1 draw to many but not to us. Watford at home are very tricky to beat and it will be just one of those days for Klopp‘s men
Match Odds (Unibet)
Watford Win – 6.30
Draw – 4.30
Liverpool Win – 1.58
KICK OFF – 24th November 2018 – 3pm UK Time
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