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Probable Lineups

Watford
3-4-2-1
Stoke
4-2-3-1
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(42) 15 Goals 11 (31)
(25) 12 Assists 8 (22)
(6.5) 6.6 Average Ratings 6.6 (6.4)
26.5 Average Age 26.4
185 Average Height (cm) 183.5
(0.7) 0.7 Shots pg 0.8 (0.8)
(52%) 61% Aerial Duel Success 52% (46%)
(0.4) 0.5 Dribbles pg 0.5 (0.6)
(1.3) 1 Tackles pg 1 (1.2)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Championship.

Missing Players

Watford
Stoke
No missing players.
Player Reason Status Rating
Sam Gallagher Out 6.47
Michael Rose Out 6.41
Ben Pearson Out 6.19
Enda Stevens Out 6.77

Team News

Watford
Stoke
  • Tom Cleverley could make two changes to the side that beat Millwall last time out with Tom Ince and Mileta Rajovic coming into the starting line-up.
  • Yasser Larouci and Francisco Sierralta both featured against MK Dons on Tuesday night, meaning the home side have a clean bill of health for this game.
  • Steven Schumacher could make two changes to the side that beat Coventry on opening weekend with central midfielder Lewis Baker and striker Ryan Mmaee both contenders for starts.
  • Sam Gallagher and Ben Pearson are among four confirmed absentees for Stoke this weekend.

Head to Head Stats

R Team W D L Pts
10 Watford 13 6 14 45
19 Stoke 8 11 13 35

Prediction

  • The mood in the Watford camp heading into this season was one of pessimism and concern, but after two competitive fixtures the Hornets have recorded two wins and scored eight goals in the process.
  • Limited recruitment remains a concern for the hosts, but the improved form of a handful of underperforming players is an encouraging symptom of Tom Cleverley's coaching.
  • A late goal from Lewis Baker ensured that Stoke walked away from their opening weekend clash against Coventry with all three points.
  • Steven Schumacher's side followed that result up with a 2-0 away win against Carlisle in the Carabao Cup, meaning they are yet to concede a goal heading into Saturday's gameweek two fixture.
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User Predictions

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  • [ - ] Bilcao - member since 25-Feb-20

    Surprisingly strong and on the back of a great win at Millwall, Watford to secure 3 more points 2-0

    27 weeks ago
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Top Players

Watford
Stoke
M. Pollock 6.97
G. Chakvetadze 6.89
I. Louza 6.81
V. Johansson 7.06
T. Cannon 6.81
B. Wilmot 6.76
V. Bayo 10
E. Kayembe 7
K. Baah 4
T. Cannon 9
A. Moran 4
B. Gibson 3
G. Chakvetadze 5
M. Pollock 4
K. Baah 3
B. J-Ho 5
M. Manhoef 4
E. Stevens 2

Match Forecast

Stoke will score from a direct freekick  
Watford will score as a result of an opposition error  
Watford will dominate possession  
There will be a high number of cards shown  
Stoke will be shown a high number of cards  
* Match forecast is generated from clashes in team characteristics.