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.

The visiting team is cognizant of the task before them. A victory over on their home field would be a noteworthy accomplishment, and it is never an easy feat.

were well on the path of pulling a classy surprise in the last round of the Championship. Having been made the 2.53 underdogs to grab a victory in their last outing, they raised a couple of eyebrows when they grabbed a lead in the first half. They tried to maintain it until the end but it’s fair to say they won’t be too disappointed with the Wrexham draw either.

Top online bookmakers gave Stoke City odds of 3.68 to win their previous game, meaning it was bound to be a close call. They took an early lead and proceeded to turn it into a $RESULT victory, much to the delight of their home supporters.

have displayed rather inconsistent defensive play in their previous outings. Specifically, their previous 3 away games have been marked by more than 5 conceded goals. They may be at home this time, but such records usually highlight deeper issues than a home-field disadvantage.

Stoke City’s recent track record shows a very concerning amount of concessions – 6 of them in their previous 3 matches, to be exact. While it’s obvious their defence has a lot of problems, Over markets might be a good option for this match.

In terms of head-to-head stats, the closest point of reference right now is from last season when Watford walked away with a decisive victory. This is an entirely new campaign but most top online bookies are still expecting the match to end in their favour.

Saturday's matchup will see both teams at full strength, free of injuries and suspensions.

An Over 2.5 Goals is a great bet if you like staying on the safe side. The betting value for this market is strong compared even to the 1.95, which makes this an easy betting prediction to make.