Brentford vs Watford Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Brentford vs Watford taking place? Brentford vs Watford will take place on Friday 10th December, 2021 at 20:00 (UK)
Where is Brentford vs Watford taking place? Brentford vs Watford will take place at Brentford Community Stadium in Brentford
Where can I get tickets for Brentford vs Watford? Ticket information for Brentford vs Watford can be found on each club’s official website
What TV channel is Brentford vs Watford on in the UK? Brentford vs Watford will be televised live on Sky Sports
Where can I stream Brentford vs Watford in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Brentford vs Watford live via Sky Go
THE LOWDOWN
BRENTFORD
- Brentford were denied what would have been priceless away win this past Sunday against Leeds Utd, after a 95th minute equaliser for Patrick Bamford salvaged the hosts a 2-2 draw and the Bees will no doubt be looking to take their frustration from that game out on Watford.
- Head coach Thomas Frank has been dealt a further blow heading into this match by Sergi Canos’ suspension after he picked up a fifth Premier League yellow card at Elland Road, whilst striker Ivan Toney is expected to remain sidelined having recently tested positive for COVID-19.
WATFORD
- After his side were comfortably beaten 3-1 by Man City at Vicarage Road last weekend, Watford boss Claudio Ranieri defiantly stated that “our season starts now”, with their trip to Brentford no doubt seen as a far more winnable fixture in Ranieri’s eyes.
- Winger Ken Sema has returned to full training following a knee injury and could feature here for the first time since October, however none of Watford’s other injured players will return in time for this match including the influential Ismaila Sarr and first-choice goalkeeper Ben Foster.
THE TEAM NEWS
BRENTFORD
PREDICTED XI (3-5-2): Fernandez; Goode, Jansson, Pinnock; Roerslev, Baptiste, Norgaard, Janelt, Henry; Mbeumo, Wissa
UNAVAILABLE: Canos (Suspended), Ajer (Injured), Dasilva (Injured), Jeanvier (Injured), Raya (Injured), Toney (Isolating)
QUESTIONABLE: Jorgensen (Injured)
WATFORD
PREDICTED XI (4-1-4-1): Bachmann; Kiko Femenia, Cathcart, Troost-Ekong, Rose; Louza; Dennis, Cleverley, Sissoko, Joao Pedro; King
UNAVAILABLE: Foster (Injured), Baah (Injured), Etebo (Injured), N’Koulou (Injured), Masina (Injured), Sarr (Injured), Sierralta (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Sema (Injured)
THE PREDICTION
Two newly promoted sides lock horns here with both eying up what would be vital three points in regards to their position in the Premier League table. Matches involving Watford normally go veer from one extreme to the other with the Hornets having not drawn any of their eight games played since Claudio Ranieri took over from Xisco Munoz. Brentford, despite a large injury list have continued to prove their credentials at this level and are expected to bounce back strongly from that late heartbreak against Leeds Utd. Whilst a tight contest looks on the cards between these two teams, home advantage could well wind up being a crucial factor and Brentford, who seem to contain that little bit of extra steel compared to their opponents may just do enough to edge this one against a visiting side likely to be lacking confidence following three straight defeats.
Tip: BRENTFORD TO WIN
