LiontipsWest Ham vs Watford. Prediction and Betting Tips for English Premier League (February 8, 2022).
Command Analysis
West Ham have enjoyed a terrific campaign so far. They are one of the main contenders for the top-4 finish and currently are occupying the 5th line of the Premier League standings with a total of 37 points. David Moyes' side claimed 11 victories and recorded 4 draws in 23 rounds of the competition. Despite losing in the last two rounds, the Hammers are still just one point behind the 4th Man United. The hosts can boast the third-best attack in the league having netted 41 goals.
The European adventures of West Ham have been impressive: the club confidently qualified for the last 16. The Londoners have done well in the local cups, too: they had reached the quarter-finals of the League Cup and last week secured their passage to the next round of the FA Cup. Last Saturday, the Hammers had a difficult game against Kidderminster - they narrowly escaped defeat, having leveled the score in 90+1 minute, and then Jarrod Bowen sealed the deal for the Hammers in the last minute of extra time (2:1).
Ogbonna and Fabianski have been ruled out of this fixture through injury and illness, respiectively.
Last season, Watford earned a right to play in the top tier of English football. However, they struggle to stay competitive in the Premier League. The Hornetshaven't won since their memorable upset of Manchester United back in November. Roy Hodgeson's arrival at struggling Watford may save them from relegation - the 74-year-old manager has a lot of experience and will be looking to turn the team around.
After 21 rounds of the competion, Watford are in 18th place in the log with 15 points from four victories and three draws. In the last five matches, the visitors managed only two points - they drew against the other two outisders, Newcastle (1:1) and Burnley (1:1). On average, Watford concede two goals per game.
In the League Cup, the Hornets lost to Stoke City in the second round match. They also failed to make it past Leicester City in the 4th round of the FA Cup (1:4).
The visitors will be without Etebo, Baah, and Nkoulou, who are all out injured.
Trends
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In 4 of the last 6 head-to-head matches, goals were scored in both halves.
СтавкаCorners: total under 9.5
This bet played in 2 of the last 4 games of Watford.
СтавкаCorrect score 2:1
West Ham won 4 head-to-head games in a row.
СтавкаDraw in one of the halves - yes
In 2 of the last 4 games of the visitors, the score in one of the halves was tied.
Tip and bets
Watford haven't tasted victory since November. The team is clearly in crisis, and we doubt they can put up a fight against the Hammers in London. West Ham had no problems against the Hornets in the last four head-to-head games, and we are predicting another comfortable victory for the Londoners.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (-1) to West Ham
The Hammers are in good form, they are confident and extremely motivated, as a victory could help them get into the top-4. In 2 of the last 3 games against Watford, West Ham won by two goals, and we expect the same result in the upcoming match.
Second bet - West Ham to win by 2 goals
