In the Premier League we choose the weekly best picks! Watford has a difficult mission to move from Leicester in the 14th round of the Premier League (Saturday, at 15:00). Watford has lost the last 4 matches on the “fox” field, being inconsistent this season.
Watford’s manager Javier Gracia has just extended his deal with the Vicarage Road group, which should give players a good morale, stability being always an important aspect in football. Watford ranks 9th in the Premier League (17-17 Golaverage) and lost 4 of the last 7 games, while Leicester has only one victory in the last 6 stages and is ranked 10th (goal 18-17). At one point, Leicester was the only team to score in every match in this championship, but 0-0 draw with Burnley stopped the impressive series of “foxes.”
Former Leicester champion has got more points away this season, but has an excellent balance in direct duels with the Londoners. The former England champion has won the last 4 championships on King Power Stadium against Watford with 2-0, 3-0, 2-1 and 2-0! Qualitatively, Watford has a lot that can be peer-to-peer with party hosts.
Leicester has only received two goals in the last five matches played internally. In 6 of the last 7 Watford championship matches, it was not to score both teams but this time we were expecting an open game between two bands with a lot of offensive talent. Without defeating the defensive, Watford has to go out and take advantage of the “fox” absences.
The hosts can also accuse a fatigue by the weekend because they have just dropped Southampton from the League of England Cup, the game being decided on penalties (6-5). At the same time, it should not be forgotten that Leicester is unbeaten by 5 games in England, coming after a Cardiff victory (1-0) and draws with Burnley (0-0) and Brighton (1-1).
The hosts can not rely on the Amartey, James, Maddison, Ghezzal and Iborra injuries. The Harry Maguire defender is uncertain, but he has good chances to be recovered. From Watford there are only Cleverley and Janmaat, and in Javi Gracia’s attack we should see Deeney, Pereyra and Deulofeu. The previous stage, Watford was defeated by Liverpool (0-3), although at half time the score was equal. It was the third match in a row without a victory for Watford.
THE PROBABLE TEAMS
Leicester: Schmeichel; Ricardo Pereira, Evans, Morgan, Chilwell; Ndidi, Mendy; Albrighton, Okazaki, Gray; Vardy
Watford: Foster; Kiko Femenia, Cathcart, Mariappa, Car; Hughes, Doucoure, Capoue, Pereyra; Deulofeu; Deeney
PREDICTION: Both teams to score / YES @ 1.72
