Watford will look to end a four-game winless run when they host Middlesbrough at Vicarage Road on Tuesday, with kickoff at 9:45 pm.
Watford enters Tuesday’s contest in seventh place after collecting nine points from their opening six league games. They have lost for the first time this season, losing 2-1 to MK Dons at the weekend and are currently winless in their previous four matches in all competitions.
Watford’s most recent defeat came against Queens Park Rangers on Saturday when goals from Ken Sema and Joao Pedro helped them come from behind twice after Albert Adomah had given the visitors an early lead.
Boro began the season with a six-game winless run in all competitions, earning only three points in their first five league matches. After playing out consecutive 2-2 draws, they lost their second away match of the season against Reading.
However, they bounced back at the weekend, beating Swansea City 2-1 to record their first win of the season and leave them in 18th place ahead of Tuesday’s contest. Riley McGree and Matt Crooks netted a goal apiece in their first half against the Swans, and although Joel Piroe halved the deficit in the 79th minute, Chris Wilder’s side held firm to clinch three points.
Watford vs Middlesbrough Head to Head
Both sides have 18 games against each other, with hosts taking nine wins while visitors with four wins. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
- Watford 2-3 QPR
- Watford 0-2 MK Dons
- Preston North End 0-0 Watford
- Birmingham City 1-1 Watford
Away
- Middlesbrough 2-1 Swansea City
- Reading 1-0 Middlesbrough
- Stoke City 2-2 Middlesbrough
- Middlesbrough 2-2 Sheffield United
Watford Team News
Watford is expected to be without the services of several key players in their lineup for Tuesday’s home match, who have all suffered injuries. If one is not fit enough to play, another player could take his place in the starting lineup.
Middlesbrough Team News
Chuba Akpom is ruled out on the visitors’ side with a knee injury. Meanwhile, Duncan Watmore is doubtful after picking up an injury at the weekend. After clinching their first win of the season on Saturday, Middlesbrough is expected to keep changes to a minimum. Rodrigo Muniz could come into the lineup.
Prediction and Odds
Although Middlesbrough recorded their first win of the season on Saturday, we think Watford will claim all three points in a home fixture midweek.
- Home Win
- Goals Over 2.5
- Most Goals: 2H
