Watford vs Blackburn Rovers Prediction: Both the teams have had good starts to the season

Watford will welcome Blackburn Rovers at Vicarage Road in Gameweek 4 of the English Championship. Both the teams have had good starts to the season. Who will come out on top after 90 minutes?

Valerien Ismael, the new head coach of Watford, understands the importance of starting the season strongly to prove himself to the owners, given their tendency for impulsive decision-making. Currently, Watford is in ninth place and has one of the best defensive records in the league. They have only conceded one goal so far, which came in a 1-0 loss to Stoke City. In their last two games, Watford has failed to score, including a goalless draw against Plymouth Argyle. However, their 4-0 win over Queens Park Rangers on the opening day has bought Ismael some time as the club looks to make additional signings before the September 1 deadline. Ismael and Watford have aspirations for the playoffs this season.

The possible starting lineup for Watford could be Bachmann; Andrews, Porteous, Hoedt, Morris; Louza, Livermore, Asprilla; Sema, Bayo, Chakvetadze.

 There have been rumors about the future of head coach Jon Dahl Tomasson, but he and the club's owners should be satisfied with their performances in the first three games. Blackburn has collected four points from matches against West Bromwich Albion and Rotherham United, and despite a 16th-minute red card in their game against Hull City, they appeared to be on track for a victory until conceding two goals in the final nine minutes. Tomasson remains focused on the positive aspects of his team's character. However, it is crucial for Rovers to start accumulating points and build momentum after a disappointing end to the previous season cost them a spot in the playoffs.

Blackburn Rovers' potential starting lineup might consist of Pears; Brittain, Carter, Hyam, Rankin-Costello; Travis, Wharton; Hedges, Szmodics, Dolan; Leonard.

Both teams will be eager to bounce back after two league games without a win. Despite the attacking talent in both squads, it is important to consider Watford's strong defensive record, leading us to predict a challenging victory for the home team. Expect under 2.5 goals in the game.