Watford vs Tottenham Hotspur – English Premier League – Preview

Posted on November 30, 2017 by Sreya

Watford vs Tottenham Hotspur – Watford hosts Tottenham Hotspur at the Vicarage Road on 2nd December, Saturday in an English Premier League match.

Tottenham Hotspur are seventh in the league standings with twenty-four points while Watford are eighth with twenty-one points.

Tottenham have slowed down from their winning streak, failing to win four of their previous five games. Their loss to Leicester City in the midweek was preceded by a draw against West Bromwich Albion and a loss to Arsenal.

Watford have exceeded expectations but fell to a 4-2 loss to Manchester United in their last game – just two wins in their last six games isn’t good news for the Hornets who will be eager to put up a better showing this weekend.

Team News

Tommie Hoban, Craig Cathcart, Nathaniel Chalobah, Isaac Success and Will Hughes are sidelined through injuries while Younes Kaboul will face a late fitness test. Tottenham Hotspur will be without the injured Victor Wanyama and Toby Alderweireld.

Watford Possible Starting Lineup: Heurelho Gomes, Adrian Mariappa, Christian Kabasele, Sebastian Prodl, Kiko Femenia, Roberto Pereyra, Abdoulaye Doucoure, Tom Cleverley, Marvin Zeegelaar, Richarlison, Andre Gray.

Tottenham Hotspur Possible Starting Lineup: Hugo Lloris, Kieran Trippier, Davinson Sanchez, Jan Vertonghen, Ben Davies, Harry Winks, Eric Dier, Erik Lamela, Dele Alli, Christian Eriksen, Harry Kane.

Contributor’s Pick

According to Watford vs Tottenham Hotspur H2H Stats, Tottenham Hotspur have won all of their previous five meetings with Watford.

In fact, Watford have not won any of their previous twelve games against Tottenham Hotspur in all competitions. However, Tottenham have lost their last three away games in the league and will be eager to get their league campaign back on track.

Watford have scored at least 2 goals in eight of their last nine matches in the Premier League. It should be a closely contested affair but a 2-1 win for Tottenham Hotspur is the most likely outcome.