2019-20 Premier League – Watford vs Wolves Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When does Watford vs Wolves kick off? Wednesday 1st January, 2020 – 15:00 (UK)
Where is Watford vs Wolves being played? Vicarage Road Stadium
What TV channel is Watford vs Wolves on in the UK? BT Sport ESPN
Where can I stream Watford vs Wolves in the UK? BT Sport subscribers can stream the match live on the BT Sport website & app
Where can I get tickets for Watford vs Wolves?
Watford – https://www.eticketing.co.uk/watfordfc/Events/Index
Wolves – https://www.wolvestickets.co.uk/en-GB/categories/away
What was the score in the last meeting between Watford & Wolves? Wolves 2-0 Watford
THE TEAM NEWS
WATFORD
- Watford are giving themselves a real chance of survival under Nigel Pearson after picking up seven points from their last three matches.
- They beat Villa 3-0 last time out despite Mariappa's red card at 1-0 and that will force them into a change with Masina possibly coming in.
- Hughes is an injury doubt coming into this game after coming off at half-time against Villa and Chalobah is expected to come into midfield.
Predicted line-up (4-3-3): Foster; Kiko Femenia, Dawson, Kabasele, Masina; Chalobah, Capoue, Doucoure; Pereyra, Deeney, Deulofeu
Unavailable: Holebas (Injured), Janmaat (Injured), Welbeck (Injured), Prodl (Injured), Cleverley (Injured), Mariappa (Suspended)
Doubtful: Hughes (Injured), Cathcart (Injured)
WOLVES
- Wolves narrowly lost out against Liverpool last time out but they were extremely unfortunate that two big VAR decisions went against them.
- Nuno Espirito Santo decided to leave some key players on the bench for that game but Doherty, Saiss, Traore and Jimenez should return.
- He may decide to rest one of his central midfielders however so Bennett could retain his place at the back with Dendoncker in midfield.
Predicted line-up (3-4-2-1): Rui Patricio; Dendoncker, Coady, Saiss; Doherty, Joao Moutinho, Ruben Neves, Jonny Castro; Traore, Diogo Jota; Jimenez
Unavailable: Boly (Injured), Gibbs-White (Injured)
Doubtful: Cutrone (Illness)
THE PREDICTION
Nigel Pearson has sparked a revival at Watford who are enjoying a fine mini run of form and giving themselves a real chance of surviving the drop. Wolves have had a tight schedule over Christmas but have rotated their players well and should have too much quality for a makeshift Watford defence.
