Despite a spirited fight to end the spell at the relegation side, Watford faces an uphill task as they host side Everton at the Vicarage Road. The match is scheduled for 1st February with kickoff at 18:00 GMT.
Coach Nigel Pearson was on a mission to take side Watford from the relegation side, but after a series of two defeats, the Hornets are currently second last with 23 points. Despite the rejuvenation with the side, there is still a lackluster performance, which has cost the side several games.
However, Nigel Pearson has a chance to revamp the side’s as they host misfiring Everton. A win over Everton will see the side rise from the relegation spell. The resurgence of Troy Deeney has been at the heart of the winning streak held by the club.
Everton, on the other hand, is currently 12th on the Premier League with 30 points. However, Carlo Ancelotti has registered a number of mixed performances to the squad, which has registered two wins, two draws, and one loss in their past five matches.
Will Nigel Pearson find a way to drive the Hornets from the relegation side, or will Carlo Ancelotti find a way a return to the top 6 sides?
Watford vs. Everton Head to Head
Both sides have played twelve games together with Everton picking up six wins while Watford contended with three wins. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Everton 1-0 Watford
Watford 1-0 Everton
Everton 2-2 Watford
Watford 1-0 Everton
Everton 3-2 Watford
Everton 1-0 Watford
Watford 3-2 Everton
Watford 1-1 Everton
Watford Team News
The return of Troy Deeney has been the green light for the Hornets. Despite conceding defeats, the attacking potential for the side has grown over the recent past. Pearson has been underutilizing new signing Ismail Sarr despite the potential of the Senegalese.
The rise of Deolefeu under Pearson has been another limelight for the Hornets despite the series of losses. Misfiring Pereyra and Hughes have been the main contention for the side. After coming from an injury, Danny Welbeck is yet to find his way to the club.
Everton Team News
Left-winger Richarlison continues to recover from a knee surgery, which has seen the side lose attacking options. The same goes for winger Iwobi who sustained a hamstring injury. Long term injury of Andre Gomez continues with recovery from an ankle injury.
Prediction and Odds
Both teams have been misfiring over the past; hence we expect a high spirited fight for both sides. The Hornets have much to lose; therefore will be putting on a show.
Draw
Double Chance
Goals Under 2.5
