- Full Time
- 86'O. Scarles on for K. Walker-Peters
- E. Kayembe on for Iker Bravo85'
- R. Vata on for O. Maamma73'
- 65'L. Orford on for M. Kanté
- 65'J. Piroe on for D. Mukasa
- M. Payero on for A. Nabizada60'
- M. Doumbia on for L. Kjerrumgaard60'
- K. Keben49'
- Half Time
- 31'J. Veltman
- 27'M. Pollock (OG)
- O. Maamma24'
- A. Nabizada19'
- E. Bove7'
- Kick Off
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Amin Nabizada1
- 1Iker Bravo4
- 2Luca Kjerrumgaard3
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Jarrod Bowen3
- 1Manor Solomon3
- 2Kyle Walker-Peters2
- 3Rocco Vata2
- 1Arne Engels4
- 2Kyle Walker-Peters3
- 3Omar Haktab Traoré2
- 1Airidas Golambeckis72
- 2Maximilian Kilman67
- 3Kyle Walker-Peters49
- 1Manor Solomon4
- 2Divine Mukasa3
- 3Jarrod Bowen3
- 1Omar Haktab Traoré3
- 2Joël Veltman3
- 3Hector Kyprianou3
Watford vs West Ham United is a Championship clash at Vicarage Road on Saturday at 3pm, with the relegated visitors favoured despite a shaky start.
Watford drew at Wrexham last weekend while West Ham were beaten by Charlton, but the market still backs the Hammers. Andy Francis has the best bets, a score prediction and the head-to-head record below.
Premium Tips
Andy sides with West Ham, whose greater quality should tell despite an underwhelming opening.
| Premium Tip | Odds | Why we’re backing it |
|---|---|---|
| West Ham United to win and over 3.5 goals | 3/1 | West Ham arrive under pressure after an opening-day loss to Charlton, but they carry Championship-winning quality throughout the squad and are expected to challenge for an immediate return to the top flight, making a response on the road overdue. Watford, meanwhile, finished a modest 16th last season and have shown they can be got at defensively. With West Ham needing a statement result to settle early nerves and Watford’s own attack capable of getting on the scoresheet too, this looks the kind of game where goals flow at both ends while the Hammers’ superior quality ultimately tells. |
| Joel Piroe to score anytime and Imran Louza to be booked | 5/1 | Piroe joined West Ham this summer with an outstanding Championship pedigree, having scored heavily in the division over recent seasons, and he marked his debut with a goal against Charlton, making him the clear focal point of the Hammers’ attack. Louza, by contrast, led Watford in cautions last season and plays a combative, high-involvement midfield role that puts him at regular risk of a card, particularly against a West Ham side likely to dominate midfield battles. Both threads tap into well-established patterns from each player heading into this London-club-away fixture. |
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How Watford go into the game
Watford drew 1-1 at Wrexham last weekend, a hard-working point on the road. Vicarage Road is a lively venue and they will fancy causing an upset against a misfiring West Ham.
Watford are well-organised and dangerous on the counter. Taking advantage of any West Ham nerves is the plan, but the visitors have far more individual quality.
How West Ham United go into the game
West Ham made a poor start, beaten 2-1 by Charlton last weekend, and the pressure is already building. Fresh from relegation, they are expected to challenge for an immediate return.
The Hammers have the squad to win anywhere in this division, but confidence looks fragile. A response on the road is badly needed to settle early nerves.
Watford vs West Ham United head-to-head
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/02/22 | West Ham | 1-0 | Watford |
| 28/12/21 | Watford | 1-4 | West Ham |
| 17/07/20 | West Ham | 3-1 | Watford |
| 24/08/19 | Watford | 1-3 | West Ham |
| 12/05/19 | Watford | 1-4 | West Ham |
West Ham have won all five of the most recent meetings, often comfortably.
Watford vs West Ham United predictions & betting tips
| Our Prediction | Odds & Bookmaker | Confidence | Why We’re Backing It |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Ham United to win | 8/11 | ⭐⭐⭐ | Premier League quality, promotion fancies. |
| Over 2.5 goals | 8/13 | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Goals expected at Vicarage Road. |
| West Ham or draw (Double Chance) | 3/10 | ⭐⭐⭐ | Cover on the visitors. |
| Both teams to score | 4/7 | ⭐⭐⭐ | Both carry a threat. |
| Watford 2-3 West Ham United | 20/1 | ⭐⭐ | Headline scoreline. |
Watford vs West Ham United score prediction
Watford will make it awkward, but West Ham’s superior quality should shine through once they settle. Expect the Hammers to edge an open game and ease some of the early pressure. Score prediction: Watford 1-2 West Ham United.
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