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Watford FC vs. Arsenal FC
In the Premier League, Arsenal are still fighting for the Champions League places. Currently, the Gunners are only two points behind Manchester United, who are in 4th place in the table. However, the Londoners still have a whole three games up their sleeve. Due to numerous corona cases on the side of the opposing teams, some of the Gunners’ fixtures had to be postponed at short notice. The fact that coach Mikel Arteta’s team can reach 4th place is extremely realistic in view of three wins in a row.
With Watford, Arsenal will meet a team that is plagued by major relegation worries. The Hornets are currently 19th in the table, three points off a non-relegation spot. After a 1-0 win over Aston Villa, the promoted team has recently suffered a defeat and a draw. To avoid relegation, Watford must score. Read our Watford – Arsenal betting tips to find out if the Hornets can take home a point against the Gunners.
Watford – Arsenal Info:
– Date & Time: 06.03.2022, 15:00 hrs
– Venue: Watford, Vicarage Road
– Competition: Premier League, Matchday 28.
– TV coverage: Sky
Watford Form & Balance Check
Watford were unable to build on their 1-0 win over Aston Villa. With 1:4 the Hornets lost the following match against Crystal Palace. In addition, coach Roy Hodgson’s team must be more than grateful not to have lost the last game against Manchester United as well. The Red Devils missed the best chances, which is why Watford went home from Old Trafford with a 0-0 draw. Normally the Hornets would have conceded many goals again. So Watford collected an important point in the relegation fight. With 19 points, the Hornets are in penultimate place in the table.
No goals, no points
Currently, Watford need to close a four-point gap to move into a non-relegation spot. To win games, the Hornets need to score goals. But that is the biggest problem at Vicarage Road, as Watford have only scored 25 goals so far this season. The 0-0 draw against Man United was the third game in the last five in which the Hornets have failed to score. Only Norwich and Burnley have worse offence.
Watford facts & analysis
– Watford are 19th in the table with 19 points.
– Hornets picked up 4 points from their last 5 games.
– Only one win from last 14 matches.
Arsenal form & balance check
Arsenal have legitimate claims to be allowed to sound the Champions League anthem at the Emirates Stadium again next season. With 45 points, the Gunners are currently 6th in the table, but have played a full three games less than Manchester United. The Red Devils are currently 4th in the table with just two points more. With a win at Watford, coach Mikel Arteta’s side could therefore move up to 4th place. There are a few arguments for Arsenal winning against Watford. One of them would be the three victories as a result.
The defence is convincing
Almost £60 million was put on the table by Arsenal for centre-back Ben White before the season. Not many experts believed that this sum was set too high for the England international. But White is a major contributor to the fact that Arsenal have only conceded 27 goals. With this figure, the Gunners have the third strongest defence in the Premier League. The Londoners have gone eleven matches without conceding a goal this season.
Arsenal facts & analysis
– Arsenal are 6th in the table with 45 points.
– Most recently, the Gunners won 3 games in a row.
– The Londoners have played 11 times to nil.
Predicted line-up – last update on 4 March 2022
Watford operate in a 4-3-3 system. With fast play over the wings, Sarr in particular should be dangerous and serve Dennis in the centre. Dennis is currently Watford’s only chance to score. The former Cologne player has already scored nine goals this season. Etobo and Baah will be missing due to injury.
Arsenal are currently convincing in a compact 4-2-3-1 system. The Gunners’ biggest weakness remains their own build-up play. The Londoners are often put under pressure early in their own half, which leads to ball losses and consequently to avoidable goals against. Arsenal currently manage to compensate for these mistakes in the form of Lacazette on the offensive. Coach Arteta currently has no injured players to complain about.
Watford – Arsenal direct comparison & Statistics
Watford and Arsenal have already met 28 times. In this duel, Arsenal earned the more positive record. The Gunners won 15 matches, whereas the Hornets could only win eleven. Another two meetings ended in draws. The last meeting was whistled 1-0 in Arsenal’s favour.
– Arsenal have won their last two matches in a row against Watford.
– Arsenal have not lost to Watford for 6 matches.
– Watford last won against Arsenal in 2017.
– Last match at Watford ended 2-2.
