LiontipsBrighton vs Watford. Prediction and Betting Tips for English Premier League (August 21, 2021).
Command Analysis
Brighton finished 16th last season, with 9 victories and 14 draws in the asset. In the final five matches, Brighton got two wins: over Leeds (2:0) and Manchester City (3:2).
The Seagulls made a couple of big transfers in the summer. Ben White left for Arsenal (58.5 million). This transfer allowed Brighton to strengthen their squad: they bought Kjell Scherpen from Ajax and Enock Mwepu from Leipzig.
In the 2021/2022 Premier League season opener, Brighton beat Burnley away.
Scherpen, Welbeck, Lamptey, Burn, Caicedo will be unavailable this weekend.
Watford have returned to the Premier League after a short absence. In the Championship they scored 27 victories and drew ten games out of 46, which brought them 91 points and a promotion.
At the end of the season, the Hornets beat Norwich (1:0), Millwall (1:0), and Swansea (2:0). The team showed the best result in the Championship in the defense line.
The Hornets hosted Aston Villa in their Premier League opener and got three points (3:2).
Watford signed Imran Louza from Nantes (10 million) andEmmanuel Dennisfrom Brugge (4 million).
Pedro, Kucka, and Chalobah, who has COVID-19, will not enter the field today.
Trends
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In 3 of the last 5 head-to-head games, goals were scored in both halves.
СтавкаCorners: total under 9.5
This bet played in 3 of the last 4 head-to-head games.
СтавкаYellow cards: total under 3.5
This bet played in the last 3 head-to-head games.
Tip and bets
Both teams had successful starts and have a chance to climb higher in the standings. We expect an equal game from the clubs with a lot of attention to the defenses. A single mistake can decide the way the game will go.
In 4 of the last 5 head-to-head games, no more than two goals were scored, and we think this will be the case today as well. Our prediction - total under 2.5 goals.
Both teams played some good football last season and have set high goals for the new one. We believe that the teams will tie this match and share the points.
Second wager -a draw.
