Brighton vs Watford Prediction & Tips
Brighton & Hove Albion and Watford face at The American Express Community Stadium, in a match for the 2nd round of the Premier League. The history of recent direct clashes is favorable to the home team, which has 2 wins, 3 draws and 1 loss in the last 6 matches. The last head-to-head between these two teams, in 08‑02‑2020, ended in a draw by (1‑1). In this match, the home factor may play an important role, as Watford has significant differences in the results achieved at home and as a visitor.
Brighton Analysis
The home team comes to this 2 nd round after a win in their debut, against Burnley, by (1‑2). This is a team that keeps their performance when they play away from their stadium, as in the last 30 matches they register 4 wins, 4 draws and 7 losses in away matches; against 5 wins, 6 draws and 4 losses in their stadium. Brighton & Hove Albion has won 4, tied 3 and lost 3 of the last 10 home matches. The team has allowed goals to its opponent in 7 of the last 10 matches, so there are defensive processes that need to be improved. In 15 matches, they have turned the score around in 2 of the 4 matches they have conceded the first goal.
The team coached by Graham Potter enters this clash motivated after an away victory, by 1-2, in the visit to Burnley’s field: Maupay and Mac Allister scored the “goals” of the victory. The home team usually works in a tactical system in 5-2-3, where the three men who will create panic in the opposing defense are Neal Maupay, Leandro Trossard and Enock Mwepu. One aspect in which Brighton stands out positively is the way they manage to maintain defensive consistency in order to maintain a positive score. Coach Graham Potter must be extremely pleased to have all the players fit for this round.
Watford Analysis
The away team comes to this 2 nd round after the victory in their league debut, against Aston Villa, by (3‑2). This is a team affected by the home factor, stronger when they play with the support of their supporters, since in the last 30 matches they register 6 wins, 4 draws and 5 losses in away matches, with 16 goals scored and 15 conceded. At home, they won 12 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats, with a total of 28 goals scored and 9 conceded. In the last 10 away matches Watford has won 4, tied 2 and lost 4. Their offense has scored consistently, as they have managed to score in 8 of the last 10 matches.
Watford comes motivated for this match after a home win, by 3-2, against Aston Villa: Dennis, Sarr and Cucho scored the goals that allowed their team to win the three points. The visiting club usually works in a tactical system in 4-3-3, favoring quick transitions, mainly through the wings. In this drawing, the three most advanced players are usually: Ken Sema, Emmanuel Dennis and Ismaila Sarr. One of the strengths of the “Hornets” is the way they manage to maintain a positive result, showing a lot of defensive solidity. The Watford coach is unlikely to have any weightlessness for this battle.
Brighton – Watford FREE TIPS
Watford – Win @ 2.25
Both teams to score / YES @ 1.80
Over 2.5 Goals @ 1.90
