Watford to return in style
Watford take on Hull City at Vicarage Road in aiming to return to Championship action with a victory.
The Hornets have been quite strong at home this season despite some inconsistent form on the whole, but they have looked slightly more dangerous since Slaven Bilic replaced Rob Edwards in the dugout.
The Tigers will have been grateful for some time on the training ground under Liam Rosenior, allowing the former full back to get to know his bloated squad.
It seems unlikely that Ismaila Sarr will be heavily involved given his World Cup exploits with Senegal, but in Keinan Davis, Joao Pedro and company there is plenty of firepower to cause a leaky Tigers backline problems.
Process
The Hornets have been the stronger side in both boxes this season, with some up and down goalkeeping displays and unreliable centre backs leading to the visitors conceding 39 goals from just 33.5 expected goals (xG) against in 21 outings in the second tier.
Watford were beginning to stumble upon more effective combinations across the pitch before the break, and with Bilic being afforded some extra preparation time during the break, it feels likely that the Hornets came back stronger.
The Tigers are looking over their shoulders one point above the drop zone at the moment and seem to be edging their way towards January in hoping to strengthen their backline.
Derby County were better in their rearguard than going forwards under Rosenior, and that could become a positive for Hull given they have greater quality attacking players, but in terms of containing the Hornets’ attacking players, this is a horrible way to resume the campaign.
Goals?
A potential angle, but mainly in backing Watford to turn it on and make things comfortable, with that in mind I am more comfortable keeping the Hornets onside using the Asian Handicap.
Watford have scored in seven of ten.
Watford have conceded in six of ten.
Watford have seen both teams score in four of ten.
Watford have seen over 2.5 goals in six of ten.
Hull have scored in six of ten.
Hull have conceded in nine of ten.
Hull have seen both teams score in six of ten.
Hull have seen over 2.5 goals in six of ten.
Post bet chat Marcus's Tips:
0-0, a disappointing afternoon for Bilic's side.