Chelsea vs Watford – English Premier League – Preview

Posted on October 20, 2017 by Sreya

Chelsea vs Watford – Chelsea hosts Watford at the Stamford Bridge on 21st October, Saturday in an English Premier League fixture as Antonio Conte’s side aims to bounce back from the recent dip in form.

Chelsea have been struggling in the Premier League, losing both of their previous two games – against Manchester City and Crystal Palace and winning only one in their last four league games. Their 3-3 draw against AS Roma at home in the midweek UEFA Champions League fixture was a further cause for concern.

Chelsea are placed fifth in the Premier League standings and will face the fourth-placed Watford who defeated Arsenal 2-1 last week and now have fifteen points.

Team News

Chelsea will be without N’Golo Kante, Daniel Drinkwater and Victor Moses while David Luiz and Tiemou Bakayoko are doubtful as well.

Watford have a number of injury concerns in Craig Cathcart, Nathaniel Chalobah, Tommi Hoban, Isaac Success and Younes Kaboul.

Chelsea Possible Starting Lineup: Thibaut Courtois, Antonio Rudiger, Andreas Christensen, Gary Cahill, Davide Zappacosta, Tiemou Bakayoko, Cesc Fabregas, Marcos Alonso, Eden Hazard, Pedro, Alvaro Morata.

Watford Possible Starting Lineup: Heurelho Gomes, Adrian Mariappa, Christian Kabasele, Miguel Britos, Kiko Femenia, Tom Cleverley, Abdoulaye Doucoure, Jose Holebas, Roberto Pereyra, Troy Deeney, Richarlison.

Contributor’s Pick

According to Chelsea vs Watford H2H Stats, Chelsea have won three and drawn two of their previous five matches against Watford. In fact, Chelsea have not lost to Watford since the 1999/2000 Premier League season.

While Chelsea have scored at least 2 goals in their last seven home matches against Watford in all competitions, Watford have scored at least 2 goals in their last five away matches in the Premier League.

Chelsea are the stronger side on paper, but Watford are in a rich vein of form while Chelsea are struggling to get going. It should be a closely contested affair with a 2-2 draw being the most likely result.