Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(30) 11 Goals 8 (23)
(17) 8 Assists 5 (17)
(6.5) 6.7 Average Ratings 6.5 (6.4)
26.5 Average Age 26
185 Average Height (cm) 183.5
(0.8) 0.8 Shots pg 0.8 (0.8)
(53%) 64% Aerial Duel Success 49% (46%)
(0.5) 0.6 Dribbles pg 0.4 (0.6)
(1.5) 1.2 Tackles pg 1 (1.3)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Championship.

Missing Players

Watford
Stoke
No missing players.
Player Reason Status Rating
Sam Gallagher Out 6.64
Michael Rose Out 6.37
Ben Pearson Out N/A
Enda Stevens Out 6.75

Team News

Watford
Stoke
  • Tom Cleverley could make two changes to the side that beat Millwall last time out with Tom Ince and Mileta Rajovic coming into the starting line-up.
  • Yasser Larouci and Francisco Sierralta both featured against MK Dons on Tuesday night, meaning the home side have a clean bill of health for this game.
  • Steven Schumacher could make two changes to the side that beat Coventry on opening weekend with central midfielder Lewis Baker and striker Ryan Mmaee both contenders for starts.
  • Sam Gallagher and Ben Pearson are among four confirmed absentees for Stoke this weekend.

Prediction

  • The mood in the Watford camp heading into this season was one of pessimism and concern, but after two competitive fixtures the Hornets have recorded two wins and scored eight goals in the process.
  • Limited recruitment remains a concern for the hosts, but the improved form of a handful of underperforming players is an encouraging symptom of Tom Cleverley's coaching.
  • A late goal from Lewis Baker ensured that Stoke walked away from their opening weekend clash against Coventry with all three points.
  • Steven Schumacher's side followed that result up with a 2-0 away win against Carlisle in the Carabao Cup, meaning they are yet to concede a goal heading into Saturday's gameweek two fixture.
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User Predictions

Comments (1)

 
  • Surprisingly strong and on the back of a great win at Millwall, Watford to secure 3 more points 2-0