Match Overview
On November 11th, Watford will face off against Rotherham in a Championship match at Vicarage Road. The home team is favored to win with odds of 1.48, while the odds for a draw are 4.40 and the away team’s odds stand at 6.76.
Historical Face-Off
These two teams have met several times in the past, with their most recent encounter resulting in a 1-1 draw earlier this year. In their previous clashes, Watford has had the upper hand, winning three out of five matches and scoring an impressive nine goals while conceding only two. Rotherham will be looking to break this pattern and secure their first victory against Watford.
Local Team’s Recent Form
Watford has had mixed results recently, winning two matches, losing one, and drawing three in their last six outings across all competitions. Their goal-scoring form has been inconsistent as well, netting five goals while conceding an equal number during this period. In terms of league performance, they currently sit in 16th place with 18 points from 15 matches played.
In their most recent match against Huddersfield Town, Watford was held to a goalless draw. This result highlighted their defensive solidity but also raised concerns about their ability to convert chances into goals.
Away Team’s Recent Form
Rotherham has struggled recently, winning just one match out of their last six encounters across all competitions. They have drawn three games and lost two during this period. Their away form has been particularly poor, failing to secure a victory on the road so far this season.
Currently sitting in 22nd place with only 11 points from 15 matches played in the Championship, Rotherham needs to improve their form if they are to climb out of the relegation zone.
In their most recent match against Ipswich, Rotherham managed to salvage a 2-2 draw thanks to late heroics. This result will provide them with some confidence heading into the match against Watford.
Key Players Spotlight
For Watford, Vakoun Issouf Bayo has been in good form, scoring four goals and providing one assist in 15 appearances this season. His ability to find the back of the net will be crucial for Watford’s chances in this match.
Rotherham will look towards Jordan Hugill for inspiration. He has scored three goals so far this season and will be eager to add more to his tally against Watford.
Statistical Insights
Analyzing recent statistics, both teams have struggled defensively, conceding an average of one goal per game. However, Watford has shown more prowess in attack with an average of 1.20 goals scored per game compared to Rotherham’s 1.00 goal per game.
Furthermore, Rotherham’s away record is cause for concern as they have conceded an average of over two goals per away game while only scoring three goals on their travels so far this season.
Match Prediction: Local Team X – Y Away Team
Based on their recent performances and statistical analysis, it is likely that Watford will come out on top in this match. They have shown better form overall and possess greater attacking threat than Rotherham. Therefore, our prediction for the final score is Watford 2 – 0 Rotherham
