2020-21 Championship – Middlesbrough vs Watford Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When does Middlesbrough vs Watford kick off? Monday 5th April, 2021 – 12:30 (UK)
Where is Middlesbrough vs Watford being played? Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough
Where can I get tickets for Middlesbrough vs Watford? Check official club websites for the latest ticket information
What TV channel is Middlesbrough 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 Middlesbrough vs Watford in the UK? If televised, subscribers can stream the match live on Sky Go
THE TEAM NEWS
MIDDLESBROUGH
Predicted line-up (4-3-3): Bettinelli; Fisher, Hall, Fry, Bola; McNair, Howson, Saville; Bolasie, Akpom, Kebano
Unavailable: Brown (Injured), Dijksteel (Injured)
Questionable:
WATFORD
Predicted line-up (4-3-3): Bachmann; Kiko Femenia, Troost-Ekong, Sierralta, Masina; Chalobah, Hughes, Gosling; Sarr, Joao Pedro, Sema
Unavailable: Dele-Bashiru (Injured), Quina (Injured)
Questionable: Cleverley (Injured), Foster (Injured), Kabasele (Injured), Perica (Injured), Sarr (Injured)
THE PREDICTION
A hard-fought 1-0 triumph for second-placed Watford over struggling Sheffield Wednesday on Good Friday made it six straight victories for the Hornets as continue their march towards the Premier League. They head to Middlesbrough on Easter Monday riding the crest of a wave with the strength in depth of their squad coming to the fore at the business end of the season. Neil Warnock’s Teesiders look distant outsiders for a playoff place now after losing their last two league games and the hosts are under pressure to take the game to Watford with home advantage in their favour, knowing that a point does little for their playoff aspirations. This will likely work in Watford’s favour when taking into account the pace and quality they boast on the counter attack and with the momentum firmly in their favour, the visitors should accrue another three points in this one.
