West Brom heads to Vicarage Road on Sunday for their EFL clash against Watford. Only one point separates both teams, with West Brom being 6th and their hosts being 8th. Can Watford manage a home victory? Our Watford vs West Brom predictions guide previews the game.
Watford will seek to close the gap to the leading group by grabbing all three points in this fixture. Can they succeed over another contender for the promotion?
| ℹ️ Tournament: | English Football League Championship season 2024-25, Matchday 21 |
| ⚽️ Venue: | Vicarage Road, Watford, England |
| 🗓️ Date: | 15 December 2024 |
| ⏰ Time: | 14:00 GMT on Sunday |
The best soccer bookies have assigned Watford odds of 2.75 (7/4) to win. West Brom has odds of 2.50 (3/2) to win. Watford vs West Brom odds for a draw are currently available at 3.40 (12/5).
Four of their previous five meetings have ended in draws, with Watford claiming one victory.
Watford have been dominant at Vicarage Road this season, boasting an unbeaten home record of seven wins and two draws. The Hornets sit 8th in the Championship with 31 points from 19 games.
However, their recent performances have been uneven, with two wins, three draws, and one loss in their last six outings. Their 1:1 draw against Hull City on Wednesday highlighted areas for improvement. The Hornets’ current English Championships odds place them as outsiders for the EFL title. Yet their prospects of securing Premier League promotion remain substantial.
Watford will be without defender Ryan Andrews, who picked up an injury in their recent draw against QPR. Additionally, center-back Angelo Ogbonna and midfielder Tom Dele-Bashiru remain sidelined.
West Bromwich Albion heads to Vicarage Road in 6th place, one point ahead of their hosts. Remarkably consistent, the Baggies have lost only twice in 18 league games but have been held to 11 draws, including 10 in their last 12 matches. They now have 32 total points after playing 20 league games.
Carlos Corberán’s side has been resilient on the road, boasting four wins, five draws, and just one defeat away. This strong away form will be tested against Watford, who are unbeaten at home this season. A 2-0 win over Coventry in their last game extended West Brom’s unbeaten run to twelve matches. With a win now secured, Corberán will fancy grabbing his second consecutive in this clash.
West Brom striker Daryl Dike is nearing his much-anticipated return from an Achilles injury. However, the team will still be without center-backs Paddy McNair (hamstring) and Semi Ajayi (leg).
Here are our Watford vs West Brom betting predictions:
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Recent meetings between these sides have leaned heavily toward draws, with four of their last five encounters ending in stalemates. Both teams have also struggled to secure wins in recent games. Watford have drawn two of their previous three league matches. On the other hand, West Brom has been the division’s draw specialist. The Baggies have shared the points in 10 of their last 12 games. The Baggies are currently on a league-high record of 11 draws overall. Given this pattern, Sunday’s clash will likely follow suit, with another stalemate a strong possibility.
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With Watford’s strong home form and West Brom’s consistent goal-scoring ability, the “both teams to score” market holds significant value. Notably, both teams have found the net in their last four meetings. This pattern extends to four of West Brom’s previous five league games, suggesting a high likelihood of goals from both sides this weekend. Premier League best odds valued this option at 1.83 (4/5).
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Josh Maja has been in exceptional form this Championship season, netting ten goals in 19 matches, with eight coming in away games. This impressive tally places him 2nd in the league’s scoring charts, boasting a goals-per-90-minutes rate of 0.58. Maja also has an impressive shooting accuracy of 55.56%, ranking among the league’s best. His consistency and clinical finishing make him a strong contender to score in the upcoming match.
Here are our Watford vs West Brom betting picks:
Recent form and past meetings all point to the possibility of both teams sharing the spoils. So, we expect the game to end as a draw. Use our Watford vs. West Brom betting tips to stake and win extra cash.
