We take a look at Friday night’s important English Premier League clash between West Ham and Watford from a betting angle.
WEST HAM UNITED v WATFORD
This may feature two sides languishing towards the bottom of the table, but it is one of the most important matches of the season as both teams sit on 34 points, just 3 points clear of the relegation zone. West Ham are 16th ahead of Watford on goal difference and the winner of this game would basically be assured of Premier League football next season.
West Ham had few problems in seeing off bottom club, Norwich 4-0 on the road last time out, but prior to that they had lost 1-0 at home to Burnley. They have one of the least impressive home records in the EPL winning just 5 of their 17 matches and losing 2 of their last 3. West Ham home games have been fairly high scoring averaging 3.4 goals each with 10 of the 17 matches delivering for over 2.5 goal backers although 3 home games have failed to reach 3 goals.
Watford are coming off 2 crucial home victories against Newcastle and Norwich both by 2 -1 margins but prior to that they had only taken 1 point from a possible 12. They have won just twice on the road this season and they have lost 5 and drawn 1 of their last 6 away matches. Watford’s away games have been fairly low scoring averaging 2.5 goals each with 11 of the 17 matches failing to reach 3 goals.
West Ham beat Watford 3-1 away from home earlier in the season and last season Watford won this fixture 2-0.
Betting - Click here to bet
West Ham United 14/10
Draw 2/1
Watford 49/20
Suggested Bet: Under 2.5 goals at 7/10
As much as both sides would like a victory to take them to safety, a draw wouldn’t be the worst result for either and the 2/1 is tempting. I am expecting a cagey affair with fear of losing perhaps overpowering the will to win and unders looks a good play and that will be my main bet.
Note: All prices correct at the time of writing but are subject to change
