Watford vs Stoke Prediction, Free Betting Tips & Odds

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Date: 8th May 2023
Kick-Off: 15:00 UK, 16:00 CET
Venue: Vicarage Road

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Watford vs Stoke: Top Free Betting Tips

Watford’s journey in this season of the EFL Championship will come to an end when they face Stoke City on Monday, 8 May. Both teams will be entering Vicarage Road Stadium on the back of a winless streak in the second division.

Both Teams to Score Prediction: Yes

Watford has been on the scoring side in four of the previous five matches in the EFL Championship. But a poor defence has been a major weakness for them as the Hornets claimed only one clean sheet in that course. On the other hand, Stoke City have rattled the net in all of the previous five matches away from Bet365 Stadium. Three of the previous five H2Hs between these two clubs have also ended with both teams getting on the score sheet. Based on these stats, we predict the teams to bring a BTTS outcome at the end of the ninety minutes of this game.  

Total Goals Prediction: Over 2.5 Goals

Despite getting through a winless run, Watford have rattled the net seven times in the previous five league outings. However, they have also conceded eight goals in the same duration. On the other hand, Stoke City have found the back of the target 11 times in the same number of road fixtures. Moreover, all of the previous four H2Hs of these teams have also gone Over 2.5 Goals. Therefore, we set a total of Over 2.5 Goals as our first pick for this match.

Correct Score Prediction: 2-1 to Watford

Watford has rattled the net back of the net at least twice in three of the previous five league games. However, Stoke City have been limited to only one goal in two of the last four matches, failing to score in the other two. The Golden Boys have also succeeded to score multiple goals in three of the previous four H2Hs with Stoke City. Defensively, Watford has managed three clean sheets in the last six games at Vicarage Road Stadium, leaking more than once in only two matches. Hence, we expect the Golden Boys to earn a 2-1 lead before the end of the ninety minutes in this fixture.

Watford vs Stoke: Form, Recent Games, and News

Watford Preview

Despite a lead of two goals, Watford failed to secure a victory at the end of the previous game against Sunderland, losing two points. Luke O’Nien scored first for Sunderland in the 70th minute and Patrick Roberts levelled the score in stoppage time. With all players fit and available, manager Chris Wilder will be determined to steer the team back to their winning ways.

Stoke City Preview

The Potters ended their sixth consecutive game without a victory in the last game against Queens Park Rangers, losing by 0-1. Albert Adomah was the standout player of the match, leading QPR to victory with his strike in the 48th minute. Centre-back Ben Wilmot’s absence due to a back injury will disrupt the team’s readiness for the upcoming fixture.

Top Betting Odds and Stats for Watford vs Stoke

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FAQs regarding Watford vs Stoke

Who is the Watford player to watch? Ismaïla Sarr.
Who is the Stoke player to watch? Josh Laurent.
What was the last Head to Head result? 0-4 to Watford.