2020-21 Championship – Huddersfield vs Watford Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When does Huddersfield vs Watford kick off? Saturday 19th December, 2020 – 15:00 (UK)
Where is Huddersfield vs Watford being played? John Smith's Stadium, Huddersfield
Where can I get tickets for Huddersfield vs Watford? Check official club websites for the latest ticket information
What TV channel is Huddersfield vs Watford on in the UK? Sky Sports have the rights to Championship matches in the UK, so it is worth checking their schedule
Where can I stream Huddersfield vs Watford in the UK? If televised, subscribers can stream the match live on Sky Go
THE TEAM NEWS
HUDDERSFIELD
Predicted line-up (4-3-3): Schofield; Pipa, Edmonds-Green, Sarr, Toffolo; Hogg, Eiting, O’Brien; Mbenza, Campbell, Diakhaby
Unavailable: Elphick (Injured), Koroma (Injured), Schindler (Injured), Stearman (Injured), Ward (Injured)
Questionable: Hamer (Injured)
WATFORD
Predicted line-up (4-3-3): Foster; Ngakia, Troost-Ekong, Kabasele, Kiko Femenia; Chalobah, Cleverley, Garner, Sarr; Deeney, Sema
Unavailable: Dele-Bashiru (Injured), Success (Injured)
Questionable: Cathcart (Injured), Hughes (Isolating)
THE PREDICTION
Huddersfield followed up their 5-0 hammering away at Bournemouth with a much-improved display against Coventry as they returned to Yorkshire with a point after a 0-0 draw. Here they host Watford as the Hornets look to close the gap on the top two. Away from home this season, Watford have struggled in contrast to their good home record and Huddersfield will feel like they have a chance to take advantage of this. However, with such a busy Championship fixture schedule, fatigue could come into play here which would likely put Huddersfield at a disadvantage considering the two long away trips they have already undertaken over the week. Combine that with Watford’s overwhelming strength in depth that comes from being in last season’s Premier League and Vladimir Ivic’s men will be expected to come on strong as this match goes on, ultimately securing a second away win in three matches on their travels.
