Watford vs Southampton Prediction: Southampton looking to extend their good form

Watford will welcome Southampton at Vicarage Road in Game Week 20 of the English Championship. Southampton will look to extend their unbeaten run in teh Championship. Who will come out on top after 90 minutes?

Watford form

Even though Valerien Ismael has received support from the Watford hierarchy, he still had to prove himself with the surprise new contract. Currently, Ismael and his Hornets team have been successful, with five wins and three draws in their last nine matches. Despite sitting in 10th place, which highlights a slow start, they have been gaining momentum, with their only recent loss being against league leaders Leicester City. Their performances at home have been crucial, earning 10 points out of a possible 12, including a recent comeback win against Norwich City after being two goals down. Their recent victory against sixth-placed Hull City further strengthens the belief that they can end Southampton's long unbeaten streak.

Watford Predicted Lineup

Hamer; Andrews, Porteous, Hoedt, Lewis; Kayembe, Livermore, Kone; Ince, Rajovic, Sema

Southampton form

Russell Martin's team have extended their unbeaten streak to 11 games, with eight wins and three draws during that time. One area of improvement under Martin's leadership has been their defense, as the team has gone six games without allowing more than one goal in a single match. They have also had four consecutive victories at St Mary's Stadium, including a recent 2-0 win against Cardiff City. Additionally, Southampton has remained unbeaten in their last five away games, although they did concede a late equalizer in a 1-1 draw against Huddersfield Town in their most recent away match.

Southampton Predicted Lineup

Bazunu; Walker-Peters, Harwood-Bellis, Bednarek, Manning; Charles, Downes, S.Armstrong; A.Armstrong, Adams; Alcaraz

Watford vs Southampton Expert Tips

It is challenging to predict the outcome of this match as both teams, Armstrong and Adams from Southampton and Alcaraz from Watford, are in excellent form. Watford is gaining confidence, especially when playing at home. However, Southampton has shown their ability to score crucial goals late in the game this season, so it is possible that a similar result may occur in this match.