Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(22) 7 Goals 15 (21)
(11) 8 Assists 12 (13)
(6.5) 6.6 Average Ratings 7 (6.7)
24.5 Average Age 22.6
183.7 Average Height (cm) 181.4
(0.8) 0.8 Shots pg 1 (1)
(52%) 58% Aerial Duel Success 48% (48%)
(0.5) 0.7 Dribbles pg 0.8 (0.8)
(1.1) 1.3 Tackles pg 1.1 (1.7)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Championship.

Missing Players

Watford
Sunderland
Player Reason Status Rating
Imrân Louza Out 6.26
Daniel Bachmann Out 6.58
Francisco Sierralta Out 6.74
Kévin Keben Out 6.02
Jeremy Ngakia Out 6.9
Player Reason Status Rating
Jenson Seelt Out N/A
Aji Alese Out 6.74
Niall Huggins Out N/A
Alan Browne Doubtful 6.45

Team News

Watford
Sunderland
  • Daniel Bachmann and Francisco Sierralta both suffered injuries during the game against Norwich and will miss out on Saturday.
  • Expect Ryan Porteous to return at centre-back, while Jonathan Bond will start in goal after taking over from Bachmann against Man City on Tuesday night.
  • No changes are expected from Regis Le Bris this weekend following a strong performance against Middlesbrough.
  • Alan Browne is a doubt for the away side, who have three confirmed absentees for the trip to Vicarage Road.

Prediction

  • Watford were left humiliated by Johannes Thorup's Norwich side last weekend in a 4-1 away defeat at Carrow Road.
  • The Hornets started the campaign in fine form with three successive victories, but have claimed just one point from the last nine available since then.
  • Chris Rigg's clever first-half goal was all that separated Sunderland and Middlesbrough at the full-time whistle last weekend as the Black Cats returned to winning ways on home soil.
  • Regis Le Bris' side trail league leaders West Brom by one point after winning five of their first six league matches.
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User Predictions

Comments (2)

 
  • I’ve always had the impression when Sunderland are favourites they make a meal of things …. 1-2?

  • @Bilcao Nooooo.