Ace Football previews the Championship round 5 match between West Bromwich and Watford and offers team news, stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.
Last season’s relegation survivors Watford visit West Bromwich to The Hawthorns on Saturday for a round 5 match in the Championship.
The two teams enter the match at The Hawthorns with two points separating them in the Championship standings.
Form: West Bromwich vs Watford
West Bromwich Form
In their last three matches, West Bromwich lost 3-2 against Newcastle, 3-1 against Middlesbrough and drew 1-1 with Charlton. West Bromwich claimed a modest two wins in their past six home matches in the Championship. They also drew four and lost zero, scored nine goals and conceded four.
Watford Form
In their past three games, Watford lost 1-5 against Peterborough, drew 1-1 with West Ham, and lost 2-0 against Swansea. Watford didn’t manage a single away win in their last six Championship matches, but managed one draws, while suffering five defeats. They conceded 15 and scored three goals themselves.
Betting stats for West Bromwich and Watford
Let’s have a look at some of the most interesting betting-relevant facts based on the stats from the last couple of matches that West Bromwich and Watford played across all tournaments.
- In 9 of the last 10 West Bromwich matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- West Bromwich have won 7 of the last 9 matches while scoring more than 1.5 goals
- In 6 of the last 8 West Bromwich matches the sum of goals was over 3.5
- In the last 4 West Bromwich matches in the Championship, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 8 of the last 10 West Bromwich home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Watford have lost 6 of the last 7 away matches in the Championship while scoring less than 1.5 goals
- Watford have lost 7 of the last 9 away matches while scoring less than 1.5 goals
- In 10 of the last 12 Watford matches in the Championship, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 7 of the last 8 Watford matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 7 of the last 9 Watford away matches in the Championship, the sum of goals was under 3.5
Players in form: West Bromwich vs Watford
Isaac Price is the most prolific Championship marksman for the home team, scoring twice recently. Watford look to Amin Nabizada, hoping he can add to his current total of two Championship goals in his latest games.
Popular markets: West Bromwich vs Watford
Full-time result
West Bromwich won three of the previous 10 home matches across all tournaments, while drawing six and losing one as well. Watford won zero from a possible 10 away from home, as they also drew three and lost seven in this run. West Bromwich are a tough nut to crack currently, with no less than 9 matches without defeat. Watford conceded a goal in their last 11 matches. West Bromwich have not lost to Watford in 9 consecutive home meetings.
Both teams to score
West Bromwich scored first in six of their last ten home games. Watford scored the opening goal in five of a possible ten games. Both teams have scored in last 5 consecutive West Bromwich games Watford managed two wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches. West Bromwich have scored in 9 consecutive home meetings with Watford.
Total goals
West Bromwich saw over 2.5 goals in eight of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 2.6 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in five of the last ten outings for Watford, who managed to score 1.2 times in those matches. Watford conceded a goal in their last 11 matches.
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