Southampton - Watford Football prediction

Southampton and Watford meet at St. Mary's Stadium in a 12th round match of the Barclays Premier League. At this stage, the history of direct confrontations is favorable to the home team, which has 2 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in the last 4 games. In fact, the last time they played at this stadium was on 27-01-2018, in a FA Cup game that ended with Southampton's (1-0) win. The only goal of the match was scored by J. Stephens (4 '). In this match the home factor can play an important role, since both teams present significant differences in the results achieved at home and as a visitor.

Analysis of Southampton
The home team is currently in 15th place, with 8 points earned, after 1 win, 4 draws and 6 losses. In the penultimate match, tied at home for Newcastle by (0-0). In the last match, lost out to Manchester City by (6-1). This is a team that curiously has been stronger outside than at home, because in the last 30 games it registers 5 wins, 4 draws and 6 losses as a visitor; against 3 wins, 6 draws and 6 losses in his stadium. For the championship, the Southampton won 3 points in 15 possible, after 3 draws and 2 losses in the last 5 games that played in his stadium.

In this competition, you have not won any of the last 5 games in your stadium. Defensive solidity has not been his strong point, having conceded goals in 7 of the last 10 games in this competition. In 11 games in the competition, he never managed to turn the scoring in the five games in which he suffered the first goal. In the last 6 home games in all competitions there are 1 periods in the standings: he suffered 3 of his 7 goals between the minutes (76'-90 ').

Southampton enter this unmotivated showdown after a heavy 6-1 defeat at the Manchester City field trip: Danny Ings's only team goal. It is important to note that the local team records only 1 win in 11 games played in the championship. The home team usually plays in a traditional 4-4-2, favoring a style of play by constant offensive organizations. It is worth mentioning in this drawing, the two most advanced players are Danny Ings and Shane Long, the first being the best finisher with 4 goals scored. For this round the home manager can count on all his players.

Watford Analysis
After 6 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses, the visiting team is in 8th place, having won 19 points. In the last match, he lost to Newcastle (1-0), having won 3-0 at home against Huddersfield Town in the previous match. This is a stronger team when you play in your stadium, because in the last 30 games you have 5 wins, 3 draws and 7 losses as a visitor; against 8 wins, 4 draws and 3 losses in his stadium. In the last 5 away games for the championship Watford has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats, having won 7 points out of 15. Defensive solidity has not been his strong point, having conceded goals in 8 of the last 10 games but his attack has scored regularly as he has scored goals in 7 of the last 10 games for this competition. In his away games there is a tendency to few goals, since in 16 of the last 25 that disputed there were less than 3 goals. In 11 games in this competition, he only managed 1 turn in the scoring in the 5 games in which he suffered the first goal. In the last 8 away games for all competitions there is 1 period that stands out: suffered 5 of his 7 goals between minutes (76'-90 ').

Watford enter this unmotivated showdown after a 1-0 defeat at Newcastle. It is worth mentioning that the visitors have won 2 consecutive victories in the championship. Unlike the opponents of this round, the visiting team opts to play in a traditional 4-4-2, where the two most advanced players are Deulofeu and Sucess. On the other hand, the Argentine Roberto Pereyra is the best finisher of Watford with 5 goals scored. By acting out of the home, Watford is expected to take a more defensive stance in order not to lose control in the game. Coach Javi Gracia will not be able to count on Cleverley and Janmaat for being injured.