Sports Innovation previews the Premier League match between Brentford and Watford and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.
Watford hope to snap out of a three-match losing streak for Friday’s visit to Brentford in the Premier League.
While the likes of Emmanuel Dennis continue to pound in the goals, results haven’t gone Watford’s way recently. Three successive defeats have caused the Hornets to slip down to 17th in the Premier League table, just three points outside of the relegation zone.
As for Brentford, the Bees’ flying start to the season has floundered. One win in their last eight matches (D2 L5) leaves them in 13th, four points above their latest opponents. Like Watford, they’ve also struggled for clean sheets lately.
Our tip
Facts and figures for Brentford vs Watford in Premier League.
- Brentford conceded in the last 11 of 13 matches;
- Brentford scored in the last 9 of 11 matches;
- Total goals was OVER 2.5 in Brentford’s last 5 of 7 matches;
- Both teams scored in Brentford’s last 5 of 7 matches.
- Watford has lost the last 3 matches in a row;
- Watford has lost in the last 5 of 6 matches;
- Watford conceded the last 25 matches in a row;
- Watford conceded the last 15 matches in a row when playing away.
Current form — Brentford v. Watford
The Bees hope to stop the rot
Brentford go into this encounter on the back of a miserable form in previous games. It has been a bit of everything for Thomas Frank’s side in their previous 3 matches, where they first beat Everton by 1-0. This was followed by a disappointing 2-0 defeat against Tottenham, before an encounter with Leeds produced a 2-2 draw.
The Hornets struggling for results
Watford will enter the match hoping to finally end their dismal run of form in recent matches. Claudio Ranieri’s side have had to endure a tough spell in their last 3 matches, from which they have nothing to show. They were beaten 4-2 by Leicester, before Chelsea ran out 1-2 winners. A third defeat on the trot followed against Manchester City, who came out 1-3 winners.
According to the bookmakers, Brentford are the favorites to win at 2.25. Going for the visitors to claim all 3 points returns odds of 3.60, as does a draw.
Brentford v. Watford — fixture history
With Brentford being new to this division they obviously never played against Watford before in Premier League.
Current table in the Premier League
Looking at the current Premier League standings, Brentford and Watford are currently 4 points and 4 places apart. Brentford will no doubt attempt to grab all three points on Friday to move further up the league table. Despite being the outsider in this clash, Watford will try to make this a miserable day for their opponents. The result of this game could have a big impact on both teams in their upcoming matches. There is every reason to zoom in on the clash between Brentford and Watford.
Man of the Moment
Ivan Toney is out, meaning Yoane Wissa could get a rare start. The Brentford striker has scored 2 goals in only 98 minutes of Premier League football and found the back of the net in each of his two starts in the EFL Cup.
As for Watford, Emmanuel Dennis will surely hope to add to his tally in west London after scoring a goal in 3 of his last 4 games.
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