Brentford vs Watford: Brentford eye an important win when they welcome struggling Watford in their next Premier League clash on Friday night.
Match Details:
Teams: Brentford vs Watford
Venue: Brentford Community Stadium, Brentford, Middlesex
Date: Saturday 11th December, 2021
Time: 01:30 AM IST
Live Link: http://www.hotstar.com/
Preview
Brentford come into this after a 2-2 away draw to Leeds in their previous EPL last Sunday.
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Roberts broke the deadlock for the hosts before Baptiste and Canos turned the tide in favour of Brentford during a 7-minute second half spell.
But the returning from injury, Bamford scored late in extra time to sneak a point for the hosts as Brentford missed out once again.
This point left Brentford in 13th place with 17 points and need a victory desperate here since they have managed just 1 from their last 5 matches.
On the other hand, Watford lost 3-1 at home to Manchester City in their previous clash.
Silva scored a brace after Sterling broke the deadlock for the visitors. Hernandez scored a second half goal to pull one back. But it did not mean much in the larger scheme of things.
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This was a third successive loss for Ranieri’s men due to which they dropped to 17th in the EPL table with just 13 points; 3 points above the relegation zone.
Both these sides last met in the Championship season in 2020-21 where Brentford won 2-0 through Forss and Toney’s goals.
Form Guide
Brentford: LDWLD
Watford: LWLLL
Last Matches of both teams:
Leeds 2-2 Brentford
Watford 1-3 Manchester City
1️⃣ Canos
2️⃣ Norgaard
3️⃣ Pinnock
4️⃣ Janelt
5️⃣ Wissa
6️⃣ Zanka
7️⃣ Henry
8️⃣ ToneyBrentford’s first eight home #PL goals have all been scored by different players #BREWAT | @BrentfordFC pic.twitter.com/2IqxwcA9dE
— Premier League (@premierleague) December 10, 2021
Where to watch the live stream and broadcast of Brentford vs Watford in India?
The match can be live streamed on Hotstar VIP App or Jio TV; while the broadcast is on Star Sports Select 1.
Team News
Raya, Dasilva, Jeanvier, Ajer, Jørgensen and Fosu are out of action for the hosts due to injuries while Canos is suspended for this clash. Toney tested positive for Covid and is in isolation.
👊 @WatfordFC travel to face Brentford in @premierleague action tomorrow evening! 👇 #WatfordFC @CTec_NI_Ltd pic.twitter.com/RJd5Uok77V
— Watford StatZone (@watfordsz) December 9, 2021
Etebo, N’Koulou, Baah, Sarr, Sierralta, Foster and Masina miss out for Watford through long term injuries.
Brentford possible 11:
Fernandez, Goods, Jansson, Pinnock, Roerslev, Baptiste, Nørgaard, Janelt, Henry, Mbuemo and Wissa
Watford possible 11:
Bachmann, Rose, Cathcart, Troost-Ekong, Kiko, Sissoko, Louza, Cleverly, Dennis, Pedro and King
Prediction: Brentford 2-1 Watford
Neither side have fashioned out positive results in recent weeks and hence, we expect a closely fought clash.
The Bees at home have an electric atmosphere and tend to do well, however this season they have just picked up 7 points from 7 home matches.
This is a result they will want to change and we see them doing so vs Watford.
With 4 losses from 5 matches, Watford are in a woeful state and this could hamper their progress.
Players to watch out for: Mbuemo, Nørgaard, King and Cleverley.
