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Premier League – Watford vs West Ham: Betting Preview

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Sports Innovation previews the Premier League match between Watford and West Ham and offers team stats and betting tips with the latest odds.

After almost three weeks sidelined, Watford get back to action in a Premier League match against West Ham at Vicarage Road.

Tuesday’s clash between the London side could prove pivotal for their respective campaigns. Watford lost each of their last four games before a COVID-19 outbreak postponed their last two fixtures. They’re now down in 17th in the Premier League table, one point above the drop zone.

As for West Ham, David Moyes’ men desperately need a response. The sixth-placed Hammers are on a three-match winless run and lost both of their last two outings to Arsenal and Southampton.  

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Stats and facts for Watford and West Ham in Premier League.

  • Watford have conceded in the last 15 matches in a row
  • In the last 5 matches in a row Watford played, both teams scored
  • Watford have lost 8 of the last 10 matches
  • Watford have not won 10 of the last 12 matches
  • Watford have scored in the last 5 matches in a row
  • West Ham have conceded in 12 of the last 14 matches
  • West Ham have not won 7 of the last 8 matches
  • West Ham have lost the last 3 matches in a row
  • Watford have scored in 12 of the last 13 matches versus West Ham
  • In the last 3 matches in a row Watford versus West Ham played, both teams scored
  • In the last 3 Watford matches versus West Ham the sum of goals was over 3.5
  • In the last 10 Watford matches versus West Ham the sum of goals was over 1.5
  • Watford have lost the last 3 matches versus West Ham in a row

Current form — Watford v. West Ham

The Hornets hope to stop the rot

Watford have had to endure a tough spell in their last 3 matches, from which they have nothing to show. They were beaten 2-1 by Chelsea, before Manchester City ran out 3-1 winners. A third defeat on the trot followed against Brentford, who came out 2-1 winners.

The Hammers hoping for fresh start

West Ham have had to endure a tough spell in their last 3 matches, from which they have nothing to show. They were beaten 2-0 by Arsenal, before Tottenham ran out 2-1 winners. A third defeat on the trot followed against Southampton, who came out 2-3 winners.

How do the bookies view it?

West Ham are the odds-on favorites to win at Vicarage Road. Betfair has a Hammers victory priced at 2.20, while Bet365 is backing Watford at 3.40. A draw pays out at 3.75 with ComeOn!.

Watford v. West Ham — fixture history

The last match between these teams was a Premier League match back on 17 July 2020 and saw West Ham claim a 3-1 victory.

Watford have been able to win 40% of their last 10 encounters against upcoming the Irons in the Premier League. In other words, they have a 4-1-5 recent record, with the latter winning 50% of the matches. In the last 10 meetings of these teams, the opponents played on an equal footing.

Current table in the Premier League

Looking at the Premier League standings right now, the difference between these opponents is 15 points. Watford cannot squeeze past West Ham in the standings anytime soon, but will be eager to reduce or at least maintain the current gap. The Hammers, who are 6th on 28 points, will do their part to widen the distance to their upcoming opponents this coming Tuesday.

Primary goal getter

Emmanuel Dennis has been the most prolific scorer for the home team recently. Surely, Watford are relying on him to once again shine in their upcoming match. Meanwhile, West Ham will be looking to Jarrod Bowen in the hope that he will add more goals to his current total of 2 goals in his latest games.

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