Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(61) 36 Goals 25 (46)
(45) 30 Assists 20 (35)
(6.5) 6.7 Average Ratings 6.6 (6.5)
26.6 Average Age 24.8
183.8 Average Height (cm) 182.4
(0.9) 0.9 Shots pg 1 (0.9)
(49%) 52% Aerial Duel Success 51% (49%)
(0.7) 0.6 Dribbles pg 0.5 (0.5)
(1.3) 1.1 Tackles pg 1.1 (1.5)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Championship.

Missing Players

Watford
Stoke
Player Reason Status Rating
Jamal Lewis Out 6.57
Player Reason Status Rating
Emre Tezgel Out N/A
Ben Wilmot Out 6.71
Enda Stevens Out 6.61
Tyrese Campbell Out 6.48
Frank Fielding Out N/A

Team News

Watford
Stoke
  • With Jamal Lewis sidelined with a hamstring injury, expect Ryan Andrews to start at left-back with Tom Dele-Bashiru returning on the right.
  • Ryan Porteous is likely to return at centre-back on Friday night, while Vakoun Bayo should replace Miltea Rajovic up top.
  • Steven Schumacher will likely opt for an unchanged starting XI this weekend following an impressive victory against Birmingham on Boxing Day.

Prediction

  • Watford were demolished by an in-form Bristol City side on Boxing Day as Valerien Ismael's side struggled to contain the attacking threat of Liam Manning's outfit.
  • The Hornets have now taken just one point from their last three league games at Vicarage Road ahead of Friday's clash.
  • Steven Schumacher is making an immediate impact at Stoke this season and he oversaw his first victory in charge on Boxing Day when the Potters hammered Birmingham 3-1 at St. Andrew's.
  • Friday's visitors were winless in nine league outings prior to that result, but have gained a new lease of life under the former Plymouth boss.
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