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Watford FC vs. Liverpool FC
The international break is finally over and the daily routine in club football has returned. The top European leagues such as the Bundesliga, La Liga or the Premier League start a new matchday. Our Watfort – Liverpool betting tips will tell you everything you need to know about this match in the English Premier League. We provide you with the most attractive odds, the most interesting statistics and the current form of both teams. So you are perfectly positioned to create a well-founded betting slip.
The match between Watford and Liverpool kicks off the eighth matchday in England. Due to the international matches, the Friday match is cancelled. The Premier League is, as almost always at the beginning of a season, incredibly tight. There are just two measly points between first and sixth place. Things are similarly tight in the lower reaches of the table. While Liverpool FC is still unbeaten and sits in second place with a one-point gap, the promoted Watford team is in a commanding 15th place. Watford have settled well into the Premier League and have already celebrated two victories against Aston Villa and Norwich. However, they are still without a point against big teams.
Watford – Liverpool Info
– Date & Time: 16/10/2021, at 13:30.
– Venue: Watford, Vicarage Road
– Competition: Premier League, Matchday 8
– TV coverage: Sky
Watford Form & Balance Check
Watford FC have had a turbulent few weeks. After the first Premier League games this season, the Hornets were actually in a pretty good position. The big goal, staying in the league, seemed to be achievable. Now, however, those responsible have taken another step forward. Claudio Ranieri became the Hornets’ new coach this week. The 2016 champion coach promises the fans and everyone involved that the team will stay in the top English division. Apart from the coach, Watford’s most recent results were a win against fellow promoted Norwich, a draw against Newcastle and a narrow defeat against Leeds. With the duel against Liverpool, new coach Ranieri has a monster task ahead of him. However, this game will not be the yardstick by which he will be judged.
With Ranieri to the championship?
Claudio Ranieri has been back in the Premier League for a few days. No one needs to be told that he has a very big name there. After surprisingly winning the championship with Leicester City in 2016, he was mainly away in Italy. Now he is returning to the English first division with Watford FC. So does that make Watford English champions? This remains doubtful. The miracle with Leicester is more likely to be a one-off sensation. It is clear that Ranieri is an excellent coach who can achieve great things, but it will probably not be enough for the championship with the Hornets.
Watford Facts & Analysis
– Entered this season as promoted side.
– Very confident on the road so far
– Still without a point against the Big Six
– Claudio Ranieri new coach
– Goal: Keeping in the league
Liverpool Form & Balance Check
Liverpool FC have made an outstanding start to this season. In the first five games there were four wins for Klopp and a draw against Chelsea. The impressive thing has been that in these games only one goal has been conceded in total. The last two duels in the Premier League did not look so rosy. A 3:3 and a 2:2 against promoted Brentford and Manchester City are two not so passable results. Brentford needed a win, as this is a must-win game for Liverpool. In the top match against City, one can be satisfied with the draw, but LFC had some chances to get the win. Now it’s time to get back on track against Watford in order to be in top form for the upcoming derby against Manchester United.
Midfield magician still injured
Liverpool FC have a very strong and wide squad, which means they can absorb injuries very well. However, it always hurts when top stars can’t play. At LFC, that star is Thiago. The Spaniard was supposed to be back after the international break, but his return will be delayed a bit. Fortunately, Curtis Jones has shown top form in the last few games, which means that this gap can be filled very well. As such, the Reds midfield should be strong enough to pull the strings against Watford.
Liverpool facts & analysis
– Outstanding strength of season.
– Last two games only draw
– Van Dijk back as important anchor
– Arnold, Jones and Jota fit again
– Thiago drops out
Predicted line-up – last update on 14 October 2021
The line-ups are difficult to predict. Claudio Ranieri will certainly do a few things differently than his predecessor, which also has personnel consequences. Liverpool FC have many injured players returning, and their complete fitness status is still vague. Therefore, it is also difficult to say here whether Alexander-Arnold or Curtis Jones will be enough for the starting eleven.
Watford – Liverpool direct comparison & stats
There have been 26 editions of the Watford – Liverpool clash. In 19 of them LFC came off as the winner. Watford FC only managed five victories. In addition, the points were shared twice amicably. The balance is therefore clearly in favour of the Reds. In total, a goal ratio of 26:64 was achieved in the 26 encounters. Furthermore, Liverpool have lost only one of their last nine games. However, this defeat was also the last meeting between the two teams.
– Balance clearly in Liverpool’s favour
– Watford won the last encounter
– Liverpool have lost only one of their last 9 encounters.
– Watford average exactly one goal per game against Liverpool
