Brentford vs Watford Prediction & Betting Tips

Both Brentford and Watford will be highly motivated to consolidate their position at the fun top of the table.

Stats and facts for Brentford and Watford.

• Brentford unbeaten the last 10 matches in a row;
• Brentford unbeaten the last 7 matches in a row at home;
• Total goals was UNDER 3.5 in Brentford’s last 9 of 11 matches;
• Brentford scored in the last 8 of 10 matches.

• Watford scored in the last 14 of 16 matches;
• Total goals was UNDER 3.5 in Watford’s last 6 of 8 matches;
• Total goals was UNDER 3.5 in Watford’s last 6 matches in the row;
• Total goals was UNDER 2.5 in Watford’s last 4 of 6 matches.

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Form Brentford vs Watford

The form of both teams is one of the biggest things to consider before placing a bet on the upcoming game.

Brentford continue to collect points.

Brentford look to extend their current momentum with another positive result. In their last 3 matches Brentford ended with a 1-1 draw against Cardiff, followed by a 1-0 win against Bournemouth. Their most recent match brought a 1-0 win against Rotherham.

Watford on a roll.

Watford will be out to extend their fine run of results lately. In their 3 latest outings Watford went down 1-0 in a match against Luton and went on to a 1-0 win against Norwich. Their latest game produced a 1-0 win against Millwall.

In a match between two seemingly equal sides, with both in equal shape, it looks like a game that could go either way. Thus, a draw could be the value pick.

Brentford v Watford Fixture History

The fixture history of the two teams delivers good insights that are worth considering before placing a bet on the upcoming game.

Watford usually come out on the top

Betting on the draw would have earned you a sound profit the last time Brentford played Watford at Vicarage Road Stadium. The pair were evenly matched on the day and played out a 1-1 scoreline. Brentford enter the match against Watford with a 0-1-2 record in their previous 10 encounters in the Championship.

Current standings

Brentford are placed 3rd with 81 points from 44 games. Watford occupy a position as 2nd in the league on a meagre 88 points.

Full Time Betting

The bookmakers have the two sides more or less evenly matched in the betting market. Betting on Brentford will pay out at 2.40, as bookies predict Brentford are in with a 42% chance of beating Watford. If you wish to bet the draw, there are odds at 3.20 on offer, while an away win for Watford pays out at 3.00. Brentford won 5 of their last 10 home league games whereas Watford lost 2 of their last 10 away league games.

BTTS

Looking at the prices on offer by the bookmakers, the chance of this match seeing both teams to score (BTTS) lies at 54%. This equals odds 1.85 if you wish to place a bet on BTTS. Speculating in the opposite outcome that at least one side keeps a clean sheet pays out at 1.85. The last 10 home league games for Brentford averaged 2.7 goals per game with BTTS paying out 5 of these last 10 matches. In the previous 10 away league games for Watford the average total goals were 1.9 with 4 of these 10 matches seeing BTTS.

Over/Under Betting

According to the bookmakers the chance of this match having over 2.5 goals is just 47%. Should you fancy a punt, there are odds around 2.15 available if you bet OVER 2.5 goals. Going the opposite direction and betting on under 2.5 goals pays out at odds 1.67. Brentford’s last 10 home league matches saw an average of 2.7 goals a game. 4 of Brentford’s last 10 home matches had over 2.5 goals. Watford’s last 10 away league games averaged 1.9 goals per game. 3 of the last 10 away matches for Watford went over 2.5 goals.

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