Watford vs Tottenham: Match Preview, Predictions, Venue & Where to Watch Details | Premier League 2018-19
The high-flying Tottenham Hotspur side travel to Vicarage Road on Sunday to lock horns with a spirited Watford outfit. Both teams have a 100 per cent record in the league so far. While Spurs piled more misery on Jose Mourinho's Manchester United with an authoritative win, Watford beat Crystal Palace last time out.
Owing to their dazzling form, the Hornets look on course to win their first game against Spurs since October 1994.
Watford v Tottenham: Kick-Off information
Date: 2nd September
Time: 16:00 (local time), 20:30 (IST)
Venue: Vicarage Road
Watford v Tottenham: Team news
Watford:
Nathaniel Chalobah limped off in midweek but is ready to go for this match. Gerard Deulofeu is also expected to feature in the matchday squad, if not start. Britos is in contention after having shaken off a knock.
Tottenham:
Hugo Lloris will be sidelined, which means Michel Vorm should get a rare start in goal. Victor Wanyama is back in full training but isn't expected to start. Moussa Dembele and Erik Lamela are sidelined too.
Watford v Tottenham: Probable line-ups
Watford (4-4-2): Foster, Janmaat, Cathcart, Kabasele, Holebas, Hughes, Doucoure, Capoue, Pereyra, Gray, Deeney.
Tottenham (4-2-3-1): Vorm, Trippier, Alderweireld, Vertonghen, Rose, Dier, Winks, Lucas Moura, Alli, Eriksen, Kane.
Watford v Tottenham: Form guide
Last five matches(in all competitions)
Watford: W-W-W-W-D
Tottenham: W-W-W-L-W
Watford v Tottenham: Head-to-head
Watford wins: 7
Tottenham wins: 29
Draws: 9
Watford v Tottenham: Key players
Watford:
Will Hughes runs down the flank, cleverly occupies spaces in the box and initiates counter-attacks. The Weybridge-born winger is just what Watford need against a dominating side like Tottenham.
Tottenham:
There are a host of talented players in the Spurs side, but if one has to be picked, it is Kane. His sharpness, liveliness, strength and finishing finesse needs no introduction. Should the Harry Kane-hurricane strike Vicarage Road, it will undoubtedly be game over for Gracia's men.
Watford v Tottenham: Prediction
Both sides are playing some delightful football and the game is expected to be full of intensity, crosses and counter-attacks. The Yellow Army, who have the home advantage will certainly not allow a plain sail for Spurs. However, the reliable duo of Vertonghen and Alderweireld will prove to be too solid for Watford's liking. On the other side of the pitch, Kane and co. will claim a narrow victory by netting a couple of goals.
Predicted score: Watford 1-2 Tottenham Hotspur