Newcastle United vs Watford
Premier League
Date: 25th November 2017
Kick off at 15:00 UK / 16:00 CET
Venue: St. James’ Park (Newcastle upon Tyne).
For the time being, Silva remains in charge of the Hornets and his immediate task is away to Newcastle United on Saturday.
Rafa Benitez’s side have made a solid start to the season following promotion from the Championship. United are 11th in the table but their problems have been in attack with the side scoring just 11 goals in 12 matches.
Defensively Newcastle have been difficult to break down on the whole although they were beaten 4-1 at Manchester United in their last game.
Watford halted their losing run with a 2-0 home win over the Hammers on Sunday. It consolidated their position inside the top ten of the Premier League and also highlighted the ability of several individuals.
Will Hughes scored his first goal for the club and has played in the last two games. The former Derby County midfielder has had to wait patiently for his chance but looked very composed against West Ham in a promising display.
Marvin Zeegelaar also made an assured debut at left wing-back and offered an attacking outlet for the Hornets.
These two players will hope to build on their performance this weekend by helping Watford to victory at St James’ Park.
Newcastle United vs Watford: Head to head
The Magpies still have the lead in the H2H stats, but they’ve lost each of last three encounters with Watford.
Things look much better for Newcastle when they face the Hornets at home since they’ve won five, drawn two and lost only one of their eight clashes with Watford at St. James’ Park.
Newcastle United vs Watford: Prediction
The Hornets have found goals in each of their six away days in this term of Premier League.
Given Newcastle’s negative momentum after losing three on the trot and allowing four goals to Man Utd last time out, we believe that backing Watford to score two or more goals is indeed the best of the betting options here.
Newcastle United vs Watford: Bet Tips
The main pick is Watford Over 1.5 Team Goals at the odds of 3.00.
Alternatively, Richarlison to score anytime is a bet priced up at the 3.20 odds.
