Watford vs Swansea City prediction 06.03.2024
Watford
Swansea City
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- Competition: Championship
- Date: Wednesday, 6th March 2024
- Kickoff: 19:45 UK / 20:45 CET
- Venue: Vicarage Road (Watford)
Watford suffered relegation from the Premier League in the 2021/22 season and has been battling to regain their position ever since. They ended up in 11th place last year, and it appears that they’re heading for a similar mid-table finish this season. Midway through the season, there was a glimmer of hope that the Hornets could reach the playoffs. However, after a disastrous one and a half month period where they suffered losses in five of their last six Championship games, Watford now finds themselves closer to the relegation zone than the playoff positions.
Swansea City is another team struggling to reclaim their position in the premier English league. Indeed, they could even face difficulties remaining in the Championship this year. Throughout the season, the Swans hovered near the danger zone but managed to ascend to the 15th place after back-to-back victories against Sunderland and Blackburn, placing them six spots away from relegation.
Watford vs Swansea City pick: Both teams to score
Watford’s recent performance has been poor, with only one victory in their last ten games across all competitions. However, they have a strong track record of scoring at home, regardless of the match outcome. Out of their last 16 home games, the Hornets have managed to score at least once in 15 of these. Given these statistics, we are confident that they will manage to score at Vicarage Road, particularly as they are facing one of the league’s weakest defensive teams.
Swansea is the top team in the league for this kind of bet, given that both teams managed to score in 69% of their Championship matches. When playing away, Swansea averages 1.47 goals per game, making them one of the few teams in the league with a higher scoring rate away from home. However, their defense is questionable, as they only achieved six clean sheets in 35 Championship rounds.
Taking all the above into consideration, we believe that a bet on both teams to score would be the safest choice for this Championship match.
Watford vs Swansea City Head to Head (H2H) stats
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24 oct 23
Swansea City
0 : 1
Watford
Championship
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30 dec 22
Swansea City
4 : 0
Watford
Championship
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05 oct 22
Watford
1 : 2
Swansea City
Championship
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08 may 21
Watford
2 : 0
Swansea City
Championship
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02 jan 21
Swansea City
2 : 1
Watford
Championship
Watford team news
The team is expected to have the full squad on hand, with the exception of Kwadwo Baah who is likely to miss the game due to an injury. Nonetheless, his absence won’t be significantly felt as he is not a key member of the team and he spent the initial part of the season loaned out to Burton Albion.
Following a 1:0 defeat against Millwall, Coach Valerien Ismael admitted to the press that the team needs to improve their performance. In response to inquiries about the possibility of being dismissed by the club, he asserted his belief that he continues to have the club board’s support despite the team’s recent poor results. The English press suggests that Ismael’s position is precarious, naming Jon Dahl Tomasson, Gary Rowett, and Scott Parker as potential replacements.
Last matches of Watford
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02 mar 24
Millwall
1 : 0
Watford
Championship
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24 feb 24
Watford
1 : 2
Huddersfield Town
Championship
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17 feb 24
Rotherham United
0 : 1
Watford
Championship
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13 feb 24
Norwich City
4 : 2
Watford
Championship
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10 feb 24
Watford
1 : 2
Leicester City
Championship
Watford lineup
Goalkeeper
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26
Ben Hamer
Defenders
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2
Jeremy Ngakia
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3
Francisco Sierralta
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4
Wesley Hoedt
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6
Jamal Lewis
Midfielders
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18
Yaser Asprilla
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39
Edo Kayembe
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8
Jake Livermore
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12
Ken Sema
Forwards
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19
Vakoun Bayo
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25
Emmanuel Dennis
Swansea City team news
Jamie Paterson, a crucial midfielder, was injured in the last game against Blackburn and was forced to exit the field after 71 minutes. As of now, there are no updates on his injury, but it is highly probable that he will sit out at least the next match.
Additionally, the players who were absent from previous games due to injuries, namely Harrison Ashby, Liam Walsh, and Josh Ginnelly, should continue to stay off the field until mid or late March.
Last matches of Swansea City
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02 mar 24
Swansea City
2 : 1
Blackburn Rovers
Championship
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24 feb 24
Sunderland
1 : 2
Swansea City
Championship
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17 feb 24
Swansea City
1 : 2
Ipswich Town
Championship
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13 feb 24
Swansea City
0 : 4
Leeds United
Championship
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10 feb 24
Hull City
0 : 1
Swansea City
Championship
Swansea City lineup
Goalkeeper
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22
Carl Rushworth
Defenders
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26
Kyle Naughton
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5
Benjamin Cabango
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23
Nathan Wood
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14
Josh Tymon
Midfielders
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7
Joe Allen
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31
Oliver Cooper
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8
Matt Grimes
Forwards
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35
Ronald Pereira
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20
Liam Cullen
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17
Przemyslaw Placheta
3 Reasons why both teams should score
- Watford has scored in 15 out of their last 16 home games.
- Both teams scored in 69% of Swansea’s Championship games.
- In the league, Swansea City scores an average of 1.47 goals when playing away from home.
Main prediction Watford &— Swansea City
Both Teams to Score
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