LiontipsWatford vs Chelsea. Prediction and Betting Tips for English Premier League (December 1, 2021).
Command Analysis
Watford got promoted to the Premier League following their amazing season in the Championship. The club is planning to buy a few new players in the winter transfer window in order to strengthen the squad.
After a narrow victory over Crystal Palace, the Hornets lost to Stoke City in the second round of the League Cup. In the Premier League, Claudio Ranieri's men are 16th with 13 points from 13 games. In the last round, the Hornets lost to Leicester City (2:4).
Watford have a long list of injuries: Baah, Etebo, Sema, Foster, Sierralta, Kucka, Sarr won't be able to help their team against Chelsea.
Last week, Chelsea crushed Juventus in the Champions League thus securing a ticket to the playoffs. The Londoners won 4 out of 5 Champions League games and conceded just one goal in them.
The Blues made it to the quaterfinals of the League Cup after a victory over Southampton. In the Premier League,Thomas Tuchel's charges chalked up 30 points and currently top the table. Their closest pursuer is just one point behind, so Chelsea have no room for error if they want to retain the first line.
After defeating Leicester City (3:0), the Blues drew with Manchester United (1:1). Chelsea have the second best attack in the league with 31 goals scored in 13 games.
Kante, Kovacic, and Chilwell are unavailable for Chelsea.
Trends
СтавкаCorrect score 1:3
The visitors won the last 4 head-to-head games.
СтавкаCorners: total under 9.5
This bet played in 2 of Watford's last 4 games.
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
This bet played in 3 of the last 6 head-to-head games.
СтавкаYellow cards: total under 3
This bet played in 2 out of 5 games of Chelsea.
Tip and bets
The visiting team clearly is the favourite to win. Watford have too many injuries, and don't really have a chance against the current leaders of the Premier League.
Our prediction - Asian handicap(-1,5) to Chelsea
Chelsea won the last 4 head-to-head games, and we predict the same result today. In 2 out of 3 games, Chelsea kept a clean sheet and won by a margin of two or more goals.
Second bet - Chelsea to win by 2 goals
