Watford vs Leicester City: Prediction, Team News, Lineups Preview
Watford host Leicester City at Vicarage Road in the Championship on Saturday afternoon. The fixture carries significance for both clubs near the end of the season.
Match context
Watford are on a late push for the playoffs under manager Edward Still. A 3-1 victory over Wrexham in midweek featured Edoardo Bove’s first goal in English football.
The Hornets sit ninth in the table. They are five points behind sixth-placed Southampton with eight matches remaining.
Watford have been strong at home this season. Only Coventry City (14), Ipswich Town (12) and Millwall (11) have recorded more home wins than them.
However, Watford have claimed just two wins in their last six matches at Vicarage Road. The side must find consistency to sustain their playoff push.
Leicester’s situation
Leicester arrive after a 3-1 defeat to Queens Park Rangers at the King Power Stadium last weekend. Jordan James opened the scoring for the Foxes in that game.
Gary Rowett is the interim manager until the end of the campaign. Leicester have managed a single win in their six league matches since his arrival.
The Foxes sit 23rd in the table and are two points from safety. They have eight league fixtures left to overhaul their position.
Leicester have recorded three straight away draws at Stoke, Middlesbrough and Ipswich. They have not won on the road since the FA Cup tie at Cheltenham on January 10.
Form guide
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Team News and possible lineups
Injuries and fitness issues will shape selection for both teams. Hector Kyprianou remains sidelined with a hand injury.
Aaron Ramsey is still working back from a hamstring problem and has been affected by illness. Jannik Vestergaard has not featured since January.
Goalkeeper Asmir Begovic is aiming for a return next month. Harry Souttar is rebuilding fitness after a long spell on the sidelines.
Watford possible lineup
- Selvik
- Abankwah, Pollock, Goglichidze, Bola
- Irankunda, Louza, Ekwah, Chakvetadze
- Kayembe, Kjerrumgaard
Leicester City possible lineup
- Stolarczyk
- Pereira, Okoli, Nelson, Thomas
- Winks, James
- Fatawu, Mukasa, Mavididi
- Daka
Watford vs Leicester City: Prediction, Team News, Lineups Preview
Filmogaz.com expects a tight contest at Vicarage Road. Watford go into the game with momentum from Tuesday’s win.
Leicester have shown resilience on the road but lack wins in recent weeks. Our projected score is Watford 2-1 Leicester City.
