Derby County face Watford in the Championship on Saturday afternoon.
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Our 3 Predictions For Derby County vs Watford FC
- 1st Prediction: Watford FC to win 11/5
- 2nd Prediction: Watford to win and both teams to score: yes 23/4
- 3rd Prediction: Vakoun Bayo to score at any time 53/20
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1st Prediction For Derby County vs Watford FC: Watford FC to win 11/5
Tom Cleverley’s team have had a tough time in recent games, but there is still a lot of underlying quality in the Watford team. Therefore, predicting the Hornets to beat Derby would be wise, especially given the reasonably good odds offered by the bookmakers. Watford made a good start to the season but have been more inconsistent in recent weeks. Despite this, they still find themselves in eighth place and just three points off the playoff positions, a marked improvement on last year when they were looking towards the relegation zone at times. Georgian international Giorgi Chakvetadze and defender Matthew Pollock have been key to Watford’s success this season and Paul Warne’s Derby side may struggle against such high-quality opposition.
2nd Prediction For Derby County vs Watford FC: Watford to win and both teams to score: yes 23/4
A riskier, but potentially more fruitful prediction would be predicting Watford to win and both teams to score. Over their last five games in all competitions, Derby have been in slightly better form than their opponents, picking up one win, one draw and three losses compared to Watford’s solitary draw. Additionally, Watford have conceded 27 times in 13 games away from home, making them one of the worst defensive sides on the road this season. This should mean that the Derby attackers should be able to create a few good chances, even if they are on the losing side.
3rd Prediction For Derby County vs Watford FC: Vakoun Bayo to score at any time 53/20
Watford’s top scorer this season is 28-year-old striker Vakoun Bayo and he will be the main threat that the Derby defenders need to watch out for. The Ivorian international has 10 league goals in 25 games this season and he has one of the highest xG values of any striker in the second tier. Furthermore, Derby goalkeeper Jacob Widell Zetterström has one of the worst xG prevented values in the Championship. The 26-year-old has conceded 3.14
Best Odds For Derby County vs Watford FC
| Bookmaker | Derby County | Draw | Watford FC |
| 10Bet | 128/100 | 23/10 | 215/100 |
| Cosmobet | 6/5 | 21/10 | 43/20 |
| Myriadplay | 123/100 | 23/10 | 11/5 |
Full Preview Of The Game: Last Results And Head-To-Head
Saturday’s game sees two of the most out of form sides in the Championship face off against each other as they look for an upturn in results. The home side, who sit in 23rd place in the league form table, currently sit in 18th place overall and just four points clear of the relegation zone. Paul Warne’s men made a good start to life back in the second division, but it looks like the quality and intensity of the Championship has got the better of the Rams in recent weeks. Tom Cleverley’s revolution at Watford has been somewhat tempered in recent weeks as the Hornets have slipped to eighth place after a good start to the season. But, they are only three points off the playoff positions and the arrival of young centre-back James Abankwah will certainly provide a boost to the group.
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Where To Watch Derby County vs Watford FC
Where can I watch the game, either on TV or in-person?
- Location: Pride Park Stadium, Derby
- Date: January 18th 2025
- TV Channel: N/A due to 3pm blackout
Probable Lineups For Derby County vs Watford FC
What sort of side will each manager put out ahead of this clash? My football predictions experience envisages the following;
Derby County Lineup
- Lineup: J. W. Zetterstrom, K. Wilson, N. Phillips, C. Nelson, C. Elder, L. Thompson, E. Adams, K. Goudmijn, M. Harness, N. Mendez-Laing, J. Yates
- Suspended/Injured: R. Nyambe, T. Chirewa (all injured)
- Coach: Paul Warne
Watford FC Lineup
- Lineup: J. Bond, M. Pollock, F. Sierralta, R. Porteous, J. Ngakia, G. Chakvetadze, M. Sissoko, E. Kayembe, S. Larouci, K. Baah, V. Bayo
- Suspended/Injured: D. Bachmann, P. Dwomoh, K. Keben (all injured)
- Coach: Tom Cleverley
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