Date: Friday 29th December 2023
Kick-Off: 19:45 UK, 20:45 CET
Venue: Vicarage Road
Watford vs Stoke City top free betting tips
Stoke City managed to pick up their first win in nine matches which gave Steve Schumacher his first win in charge of the Potters against Birmingham City. Stoke had drawn their previous three matches before that victory and have improved since Schumacher joined the club. Watford lost their previous match by four goals to one but did win the two before that, including a 5-1 victory over Preston North End.
Both teams to score prediction: Yes
Both teams have found the back of the net in all of Watford's previous seven matches and all but two of Stoke's previous seven. Both teams have failed to score in the previous three head-to-head meetings but that is a run we can see ending in this match. Watford are very hit-and-miss while Stoke have seemingly turned a corner, Watford having a home advantage will ensure that Stoke does not walk all over them but we can see both teams celebrating a goal.
Total goals prediction: Under 2.5 Goals
In Stoke City's previous five matches, just one of them has seen more than 2.5 goals scored with that stat also lining up with the recent head-to-head meetings with the previous two fixtures failing to score more than 2.5 goals. Watford in recent weeks has shown how good they can be in attack but have also shown how poor they can be defensively. Stoke will test the Hornets but we can see it being a close game.
Correct score prediction: 1-1 Draw
We predict Stoke to make it five matches unbeaten with four of those five being a draw, three of which would be a 1-1 draw should this be the way this game ends. Watford has drawn four home matches this season while Stoke City have drawn three of their away game. Since Schumacher's appointment, Stoke has been a very difficult side to break down and that is how we see this going. Watford will struggle to break down a stubborn Potters defence.
Watford vs Stoke City: What do the fans think?
Watford defender has his say on his side's big defeat against Bristol City
“It was a bad game, we know, and now it’s up to us to prove that we are very capable of winning games.” ?️
Hoedt’s assessment of today’s defeat. ? pic.twitter.com/bR0rR9sG4r
— Watford Football Club (@WatfordFC) December 26, 2023
This Stoke fan hopes this is the start of things to come for Stoke
Best I’ve seen them play for many a season , let’s hope it’s not another false dawn
— C C Baxter (@SimonWarrilow) December 26, 2023
How far will Stoke‘s fans travel to Watford?
The journey from Staffordshire to North London will see Stoke fans on the road for around five and a half hours covering almost 300 miles.
Watford vs Stoke City: Tickets
There are still tickets remaining in the home section with adult prices being around £30 in all sections of the stadium.
Stoke City have been allocated 2104 tickets for their clash with Watford.
FAQs regarding Watford vs Stoke City
What was Watford's last result? 4-1 defeat against Bristol City.
What was Stoke's last result? 3-1 win against Birmingham City.
Who is the player to watch? Wouter Burger.