Fulham vs Watford prediction, H2H & Probable Line-ups – January 9, 2025
One of the matches in the first round of the FA Cup will be played on Thursday in London, where Fulham will host Watford at Craven Cottage. Let’s consider a bet on goals in this clash, with solid prospects for success.
Match preview
The Cottagers have looked quite confident in the current Premier League season, and if not for their excessive tendency to draw, Fulham might already be contending for European spots. In the last round, the Londoners hosted the league underdogs Ipswich Town and only managed a 2-2 draw.
Overall, this draw marked Fulham’s sixth in their last eight matches, alongside two wins during this stretch. As a result, after 20 matches, the Cottagers sit in ninth place in the Premier League table, trailing the top six by just four points.
Meanwhile, Watford has had a disappointing season in the Championship, sitting only in ninth place after 25 rounds. The Hornets have amassed 37 points, three fewer than sixth-placed West Bromwich and a whopping 16 behind league leaders Leeds United.
In their most recent match, Watford hosted one of the Championship’s frontrunners, Sheffield United, and suffered a 2-1 defeat. This loss was their fourth in the last five rounds. Furthermore, Watford has struggled on the road, managing only two wins and suffering eight defeats in 12 away games.
Probable lineups
- Fulham: Bernd Leno – Antonee Robinson, Calvin Bassey, Timothy Castagne, Issa Diop – Sander Berge, Tom Cairney – Alex Iwobi, Harry Wilson, Joshua King – Rodrigo Muniz
- Watford: Foster – Holebas, Cathcart, Mariappa, Femenia – Pereyra, Capoue, Doucouré, Hughes – Deeney, Deulofeu
Match facts and head-to-head results
- Watford has beaten Fulham in three of their last five meetings without losing.
- The “Both Teams to Score” bet has hit in two of their last five matches.
- The “Total Over 2.5” bet has also hit in two of their last five encounters.
Prediction
Bookmakers have no doubts about a home win, with odds hovering around 1.30. We suggest betting on “Total Over 2.5” at odds of 1.60.
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