Watford - Stoke City predictions

Though Watford are more likely to win this, an away win would only be slightly surprising. It’s a relatively balanced matchup, which usually means we’ll see some exciting football.

It would be a minor miracle for Stoke City to win at Watford, and they’re likely aware of that. Though risky, such an outcome could bring solid profits thanks to the 3.80 price on most online sportsbooks.

Most bookies and Championship betting predictions expected Watford to win the previous Championship round, but it wasn’t meant to be. Despite favourable betting odds and the home-field advantage, they were already behind at halftime. The final 1:4 raises some unfortunate questions about their current form.

Stoke performed better in the previous round at Birmingham City than most bookmakers online expected. They went ahead in the first half and dominated most of the match, resulting in an impressive 1:3 away win.

With 6 concessions over the last 3 matches, Watford will definitely have to make some improvements in their defensive line.

Though the odds are clearly in the hosts’ favour, the head-to-head history for this Championship clash tells a different story. Watford lost the last time these two teams met on the pitch, so an upset is definitely possible.

Fortunately, both teams will be able to give their all this Friday. Neither squad has been affected by injuries or suspensions, allowing the coaches to work with all the tools at their disposal.

With the two teams’ recent track records in mind, this match is perfect for a very safe Both Teams to Score wager.