LiontipsAston Villa vs Watford. Prediction and Betting Tips for English Premier League (February 19, 2022).
Command Analysis
Aston Villa have been knocked out of both the League Cup and the FA Cup, but they have a much better position in the Premier League. The Lions are currently in 12th place in the standings with 27 points from 23 games.
Steven Gerrard's charges have recorded eight victories and three draws since the start of the season. After a narrow victory over Everton (1:0), the Villans drew againsts Leeds United (3:3) and lost to Newcastle (0:1).
Traore and Nakamba have been ruled out of this fixture.
Watford didn't have success in the League Cup or the FA Cup, either. In the former competition, they lost to Stoke City in the second round match, and then failed to make it past Leicester City in the 4th round of the FA Cup (1:4).
Roy Hodgeson's men sit in 19th place in the standings with 15 points from four victories and three draws. In the last five matches, the Hornets managed only two points - they drew against the other two outsiders, Newcastle (1:1) and Burnley (1:1).
The visitors will be without Etebo, Baah, and Nkoulou, who are all out injured.
Trends
СтавкаCorners: total under 9.5
This bet played in 2 of the last 4 head-to-head games.
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In 2 of the last 4 games of Watford, goals were scored in both halves.
СтавкаCorrect score 2:1
Both teams scored in 3 of the last 5 head-to-head games.
Tip and bets
We will be backing Aston Villa in this fixture. They have a better team and are in decent form, while Watford struggle to find their game. The home team should get a landslide victory today.
Our prediction — Asian handicap (-1) to Aston Villa
We don't think this will be a high-scoring game. The visitors will strive to withhold the attack of the Villans, but it will be extremely difficult to do in their current state.
Second bet — total under 2,5 goals
