Coming after a 1-1 away with Eintracht Frankfurt, in the first leg of the UEFA Europa League semifinals, Chelsea receives Watford’s visit to the 37th Premier League. The two London rivals have played spectacular matches in recent years, and Chelsea has beaten the Vicarage Road with a goal scored in the lead by Eden Hazard.
Chelsea is in 4th place in the Premier League (60-39 golaveraj) and Maurizio Sarri’s team almost secured their presence in the next edition of the UEFA Champions League. For this, white-and-blue must win the last two stages, in the scenario where Arsenal and Manchester United would not impede the course. Fight for 4th place is fierce, because the stake of a UCL presence involves many financial gains. On the other hand, Watford is ranked 10th in the championship (golaver 51-52) and dreams of European glory.
Watford will play the England Cup finals in Manchester City and Javi Gracia’s students will try to defend themselves in front of Pep Guardiola’s passport. Although we are talking about a London Chelsea duel, Watford does not have a great stake in this move, and the blizzard has been a “snakes” in the last stages: 0-5 with Liverpool, 1-3 with Manchester City and 1-2 with Manchester United are recent shots results. That’s right, the schedule was hard, but we remark that Watford managed to score in front of the Manchester grandees, which gives them hope in front of a physically used opponent.
Chelsea worked hard for the Frankfurt draw and lack of freshness could affect Maurizio Sarri’s defensive. Under these circumstances, the fast and technical gamble Watford could make a lot of danger to Kepa’s gate. Chelsea won four of the last five direct duels played on home with Watford, with scores of 4-2, 4-2, 3-0 and 5-0. Another match ended in a draw, 2-2. So, “rainfall” in the parties between the two bands, which are all chances to offer again a pleasant show. There have been at least three goals scored in each of the last five direct duels, and the “GG” bet has been won every time. For this type of bet we also rely on the offensive game of the guests. Returns to Watford’s first 11 and goalie Troy Deeney, who was suspended in 3 stages.
CHELSEA – WATFORD CHALLENGE TEAMS
Chelsea: Kepa, Azpilicueta, Christensen, Luiz, Alonso, Kante, Jorginho, Kovacic, Pedro, Higuain, Hazard
Watford: Foster, Janmaat, Mariappa, Cathcart, Holebas, Hughes, Doucoure, Capoue, Pereyra, Deulofeu, Deeney
PREDICTION: Chelsea to win @ 1,35
