Watford vs Brentford
15th December 2000hrs
Football – England – EFL Championship
Watford Win or Draw
Bookmaker Unibet
Odds: 4/11 odds taken 1800 GMT, Monday 14 December
One of the standout fixtures in the EFL Championship in midweek sees Vladimir Ivic’s Watford and Thomas Frank’s Brentford lock horns at Vicarage Road. The Hornets start the week in fourth place on 33 points, with the Bees two places and two points behind in sixth. This mouth-watering Championship clash could go either way in Hertfordshire. Keep reading for the latest and greatest betting odds.
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Watford Preview – Can the Hornets to make it three wins on the spin?
Watford suffered a gut-wrenching relegation from the Premier League last term, but the Hornets are planning an instant return to England’s top flight. Having played 18 times, Watford have amassed a very respectable 33 points.
The Hertfordshire club have won half of their 18 Championship games, drawing six and losing three of the other nine. Only Norwich City and Reading have won more, while just Norwich and Bournemouth have taken more points.
After a disappointing 1-0 home loss to Cardiff City, which was their first league defeat at Vicarage Road this term, Watford hit back with a 2-0 win over Rotherham United and a 1-0 away victory at Birmingham City in their last two.
Vladimir Ivic’s Watford are flying and another three points on Saturday will set them up nicely for the hectic Christmas schedule. The home victory is available at 8/5.
Brentford Preview – Will the Bees stretch their undefeated run?
Thomas Frank’s Brentford have slowly but surely got their act together. Since a 3-2 loss to Stoke City at the bet365 Stadium in October, the Bees have gone 11 games unbeaten. The London side’s recent upswing in fortunes has lifted them into the play-offs.
Brentford head to Vicarage Road in high spirits after a 3-1 away victory at Nottingham Forest. The win at the City Ground was their fourth triumph in six, drawing the other two.
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Frank’s boys have been near faultless away from home over the past couple of months or so, collecting 13 points from the last 15 available.
Brentford are without doubt one of the in-form clubs in the division at the moment. Three points at Vicarage Road on Tuesday will send out a huge signal of intent to their promotion rivals.
Watford vs Brentford Betting Advice
Back in the 2014-15 season, Watford beat Brentford home and away. Before a 2-1 victory at Griffin Park, Odion Ighalo and Matej Vydra got the goals in a 2-1 win at Vicarage Road. Each of the last three Watford vs Brentford meetings have ended in 2-1 wins for the club from Hertfordshire.
Key Facts – Watford vs Brentford Betting Tip
- Watford have a superb recent record over Brentford, winning 11 and drawing five of the last 16 league and cup meetings
- Brentford last beat Watford way back in April 1977
- These two sides are currently separated by just two places and two points
Watford have an incredible record in this fixture in recent times, but Brentford are a different animal these days. Nevertheless, we can see the Hornets stretching their unbeaten run over the Bees to 17. You can get 4/11 for the Watford win or draw.
Watford have failed to score in just one Championship home match this season. As for the Bees, they have scored in five of their last six fixtures. With that in mind, back both teams to score on Tuesday at 5/6.
The best betting odds for Watford vs Brentford
Watford to win: 8/5 at Bet365
Draw: 21/10 at Bet365
Brentford to win: 2/1 at Bet365
