Watford captain Troy Deeney brought the coaching debate to the table again after the 3-0 away win in Bournemouth. Are the domestic coaches or foreign coaches better?
Watford vs Tottenham Soccer Betting Tips
“If Nigel Pearson had a foreign sounding name, we would say that he is the Messiah,” said Deeney. For Watford, Nigel Pearson seems to be exactly the right coach. Similar to Klopp for Liverpool or Guardiola for Man City.
Pearson is an old school coach. Authority. No consensus. Only one path counts, that of Pearson. Deeney feels at home with the new coach. “I am treated like a real man for the first time in eight years,” said the captain with admiration. Pearson’s methods brought the success back to Hertfordshire. Last weekend, Watford (17th place, 22 points) left the relegation zone for the first time this season.
Nigel Pearson is generally known for not having relegated Leicester 2015 despite 140 days in a relegation zone. He did the preparatory work that helped Leicester to the championship title twelve months later.
Pearson has also often proven firefighter qualities. In 1999 (with Carlisle) and 2008 (with Southampton) he still managed to stay on the last day. In 2005 he was on Bryan Robson’s team of trainers. West Bromwich Albion’s Great Escape has been legendary ever since.
56-year-old Pearson is on the right track with the Hornets to keep the class. Tottenham Hotspur (8th place in the table, 30 points) will travel to Vicarage Road on Saturday. A few weeks ago, the favorite role would clearly have been on the Spurs. It’s not that clear anymore. This is shown by the odds on the three-way market between Watford and Tottenham.
Pearson has lost his two duels against Jose Mourinho and his two matches against Tottenham (2014/15 with Leicester). Still, it wouldn’t be a surprise if the Hornets scored points in the Premier League for the sixth consecutive weekend. Sites like Motson’s Tips located in Manchester Central Point, 42 Hyde Rd, Manchester, UK M1 1ET provides football tips & daily accas if you are searching for for some nice accumulators online.
Watford – Statistics & current form
Watford scored 13 points in six games under Nigel Pearson (4-1-1). Only leaders Liverpool and defending champions Manchester City (both 15 points each) collected more points during this period. Therefore, our prediction at Watford vs. Tottenham recommends a tip on the double chance (1X).
The Hornets have scored as many points in the last five league matches as in the 23 Premier League matches before (13). The Hertfordshire club could win four first division home games in a row for the first time since December 1986. Previously, there were twelve home appearances in a row without a win on Vicarage Road (0-5-7).
Four successive Premier League successes last came to Elton John’s favorite club in September 2018 (with coach Javier Gracia). Under Pearson, Watford scored 15.5 percent of the shots. It is the second best figure behind Man City (18.4 percent). In the first 16 games without the new coach, it was only 4.8 percent.
Captain Troy Deeney has scored four goals in his recent five appearances. For this, the living club legend previously required 20 matches. The Hornets were supposed to compete in Tranmere during the week, but due to a storm the place in Prenton Park was unplayable.
The replay of the third round of the FA Cup has been postponed. This means that the Hornets will have to play four games over the next nine days. After the home game against Tottenham, Aston Villa will play in the Premier League on Tuesday. The appearance in Tranmere followed on Thursday and the FA Cup would continue on Sunday if Watford made it to the Rovers.
With Ignacio Pussetto, Watford signed a new winger. The 24-year-old Argentine moved from Udinese Calcio to the island for £ 7m. Christian Kabasele is missing a lock. Kiko Femina, Tom Cleverley, Danny Welbeck and Sebastian Prödl are all injured.
Best scorers in the Premier League:
🏆 4 goals: Troy Deeney
🏆 4 goals: Gerard Deulofeu
🏆 3 goals: Ismaila Sarr
Probable lineup of Watford:
➱ Foster; Mariappa, Dawson, Cathcart, Masina; Capoue, Chalobah; Deulofeu, Doucoure, Sarr; Deeney
➱ Coach: Pearson
Last games from Watford:
⚽️ 01/12/2020 – Bournemouth vs. Watford 0-3 (Premier League)
⚽️ 01/04/2020 – Watford vs. Tranmere 3: 3 (FA Cup)
⚽️ 01/01/2020 – Watford vs. Wolverhampton 2-1 (Premier League)
⚽️ 12/28/2019 – Watford vs. Aston Villa 3-0 (Premier League)
⚽️ 12/26/2019 – Sheffield United vs. Watford 1-1 (Premier League)
Tottenham – Statistics & current form
The loss to Liverpool was a mix of bad luck and inability. The confident league leaders would have been beatable, especially in the second half. Tottenham face three consecutive losses without their own goal. This was last seen in the Premier League in April 2004 under David Pleat. Three league failures in a row hailed in November 2012.
An away game is not really beneficial in the current situation. Only two victories have been won in the past 17 Premier League away appearances (2-4-11). West Ham was defeated in November and a lucky last minute victory in Wolverhampton in December.
Overall, the Spurs have been without a win for three matches in England’s top floor (0-1-2). Before there were five wins from the first seven appearances under new coach Jose Mourinho (5-0-2). The streak of star striker Harry Kane is also of little help when trying to get back into the Spurs. The English international threatens to be absent until April at least. Kane may even miss the European Championship.
Time for other players to step into the breach. For example, Dele Alli scored five times in his eight Premier League matches against Watford. Alli scored more goals against no other opponent (also five goals against Chelsea and Southampton).
Even under Mourinho, Tottenham remains vulnerable on the defensive. No other team played this season less than twice (twice). The Lilywhites have been waiting for a “clean slate” for six matches. Away this season there was no zero game at all. The Spurs also conceded at least one goal in each of the last 18 league games abroad. It is the worst series since April 1977 (at that time 20 guest performances without a “clean sheet”).
Despite the miserable record, the Spurs go into the game with slightly favorites. This is shown by Watford vs. Tottenham the odds of all providers. To stabilize the defense, Mourinho conjured up against Liverpool youngster Japhet Tanganga. The debutant was convincing and should appear again.
During the week, the Spurs prevail against the second division side Middlesbrough in the FA Cup replay at home. On Wednesday, Tottenham signed loan player Gedson Fernandes from Benfica Lisbon. Harry Kane, Hugo Lloris, Ben Davies, Moussa Sissoko and Tanguy Ndombele will be absent on Saturday.
Best scorers in the Premier League:
🏆 11 goals: Harry Kane
🏆 6 goals: Dele Alli
🏆 5 goals Heung-min Son
Probable lineups of Tottenham:
➱ Gazzaniga, Sessegnon, Tanganga, Sanchez, Alderweireld, Aurier; Celso, Winks, Alli; Moura, Son
➱ Coach: Mourinho
Last games from Tottenham:
⚽️ Jan 14, 2020 – Tottenham vs. Middlesbrough FC 2-1 (FA Cup)
⚽️ 01/11/2020 – Tottenham vs. Liverpool 0-1 (Premier League)
⚽️ 01/05/2020 – FC Middlesbrough vs. Tottenham 1-1 (FA Cup)
⚽️ 01/01/2020 – Southampton vs. Tottenham 1-0 (Premier League)
⚽️ 12/28/2019 – Norwich City vs. Tottenham 2-2 (Premier League)
Watford vs Tottenham Direct comparison & statistics highlights
Head-to-head: 31 Tottenham Hotspur wins – ten draws – eight Watford wins (49 competitive matches)
Watford won only one of a total of 13 Premier League matches against Tottenham (1-4-8). In September 2018 there was a 2-1 home win. Watford only scored nine goals in the direct duels (0.69 per game).
Tottenham has not lost two consecutive away games at Vicarage Road since May 1987. The North Londoners only took two wins (2-4-3) from their recent nine appearances at Watford. There was only one point (0-1-1) from the last two duels in Hertfordshire. The Spurs lost only one of the last 15 first division matches against the Hornets (9-5-1). The Hornets only kept a clean sheet in these 15 matches. In October 2006, the teams separated 0-0.
Watford vs Tottenham Soccer Betting Tips
The shape of the hornets is excellent. There have been no losses in five Premier League games (4-1-0). Nevertheless, according to bookmaker odds, Watford is only an outsider on three points against Tottenham. The previous week, the Hertfordshire club left the relegation zone for the first time this season.
The Spurs last lost twice in a row with 0: 1. Abroad, there were only two wins in 17 games. Since 18 Premier League matches away from home has not been a zero.
Key Facts – Watford vs Tottenham tips
♦️ Watford has won two counters across the league in the last six games (13)
♦️ The Hornets are unbeaten in five Premier League matches (4-1-1)
♦️ Tottenham won just two of their recent 17 foreign league matches (2-4-11)
Accordingly, we at Watford against Tottenham dare a double chance (1X). The Hornets won the recent three home games. Nigel Pearson put the club back on the road to success.
Competition: Premier League
Date: Jan 18, 2020
Betting Tip: 1X
Odds: 1.69
Stake: 6/10
