Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(30) 21 Goals 14 (24)
(17) 11 Assists 11 (15)
(6.5) 6.7 Average Ratings 6.7 (6.6)
25.8 Average Age 28
183.6 Average Height (cm) 183.1
(0.8) 1 Shots pg 0.8 (0.6)
(53%) 55% Aerial Duel Success 45% (50%)
(0.5) 0.6 Dribbles pg 0.6 (0.5)
(1.1) 1.2 Tackles pg 1.2 (1.3)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Championship.

Missing Players

Watford
Derby
Player Reason Status Rating
Wesley Hoedt Out N/A
Player Reason Status Rating
Jake Rooney Out N/A
Eiran Cashin Out 7.08
Kane Wilson Out 6.62
Corey Blackett-Taylor Doubtful 6.39

Team News

Watford
Derby
  • Tom Cleverley could hand a start to loanee wing-back Yasser Larouci, although the remainder of his starting XI should be unchanged from the dominant win against Stoke.
  • Experienced centre-back Wesley Hoedt is Watford's only injury concern heading into gameweek three.
  • Paul Warne will be forced into two changes this weekend after Kane Wilson picked up an injury and Eiran Cashin suffered a concussion during the game against Middlesbrough.
  • New signing Jacob Widell Zetterström will make his debut in between the sticks with Josh Vickers dropping to the bench.
  • Striker Jerry Yates served the final instalment of a three-match ban last Saturday and should return to the squad here.

Prediction

  • Heading into the 2024/25 campaign, many had billed Watford as potential relegation contenders, but after two games the Hornets have claimed maximum points.
  • Edo Kayembe and Giorgi Chakvetadze are both in red-hot form heading into this game, although the lack of goal threat from the club's strikers remains a concern.
  • Kayden Jackson's 14th-minute goal proved enough for Derby to claim a smash-and-grab victory against Middlesbrough at Pride Park last time out.
  • That win will do wonders for the away side's confidence after they were dismantled by Blackburn during their 4-2 opening-day defeat.
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User Predictions

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  • Until Derby turn their away form around teams like Watford will enjoy 2-0 wins against them.