LiontipsWatford vs Tottenham. Prediction and Betting Tips for English Premier League (January 1, 2022).
Command Analysis
Watford endured a woeful start to the season and are in real danger of getting relegated at the end of this year. The club has already sacked the manager and appointed Claudio Ranieri as the team's new head coach. After 17 rounds of games, the Hornets have 13 points from 4 victories and a draw, and are occupying the 17th line in the standings. They have only two points more than Burnley in the relegation zone.
Watford have one of the worst attacks in the league having conceded over two goals per game on average. The hosts suffered defeats in their last five matches, most recent one being to West Ham (1:4).
Baah, Sarr, Kabaselo, Forster,and Etebo are sidelined due to injuries.
Tottenham failed to qualify for the knockout rounds of the Conference League. The Londoners had to forfeit their last group game against Rennes due to a COVID outbreak in the squad. Moreover,the Spurs missed several rounds of the Premier League.
Tottenham have been doing very well in the League Cup. Last week, they defeated West Ham in the quarterfinal match (2:1), thus advancing to the semifinal where they will face Chelsea. In the Premier League, Antonio Conte's men have earned 30 points from nine victories and three draws. They are currently in the 7th position in the log. After a confident victory over Crystal Palace (3-0), the Spurs drew with Southampton (1:1).
Lo Selso, Sessegnon and Romero have been ruled out of this match. Scarlett is out due to COVID protocol.
Trends
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In 3 of the last 6 head-to-head games, goals were scored in both halves.
СтавкаCorners: total under 9.5
This bet won in 2 of Watford's last 4 games.
СтавкаCorrect score 1:2
This score was recorded in 2 of the last 5 head-to-head games.
Tip and bets
Watford will look to capitalize on their home advantage. However, the support of the stands might not be enough as the Hornets are in terrible form and have a long list of injuries. Tottenham should have no difficulty controlling this game, and we are predicting a confident win for the visitors.
Our prediction - Tottenham to win
We think that the hosts will not be able to withhold the onslaught of the Spurs, who have a very powerful line of attack. Tottenham haven't scored a lot of goals in this season, and they will surely try to make up for that.
Second bet - total over 2.5 goals
