Premier League match preview: Watford versus AFC Bournemouth

There should be plenty of energy on the pitch in this game, as both sides have had time to recuperate from their last game. Let's hope both teams are ready to give it all.

Watford form and stats

Watford, who have the the worst goal difference (-16) in Premier League, have played 4 Premier League games at their own stadium so far this season, resulting in 0-2-2 (wins-draws-losses). Two draws in a row at home now for Watford.

Watford drew their last game, 1-1 away at Tottenham Hotspur (placed 7th). Preceding that game was the home draw versus Sheffield United that ended 0-0.

A case of two points dropped for Watford in the Tottenham Hotspur match as a lead 1-0 was lost and what looked like a victory ended in a draw.

This is expected to be a close game, with Watford perhaps considered small favourites due to their home advantage. Looking back at earlier matches similar to this one (expected to be close with Watford as a small favourite), we find 14 games. Watford has won 7 of these, drawn 4 and lost 3.

There will be little rest for Watford after this match as they are travelling to Everton for a Carabao Cup game in only three days.

Watford aren't scoring a lot here at Vicarage Road in the league, with only 3 goals from 4 games. Goals are flowing in at the wrong end for Watford with 8 goals conceded in these matches.

AFC Bournemouth form and stats

The story so far for the visiting team on their Premier League travels is 2 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats.

AFC Bournemouth's last game was the home draw against Norwich City (0-0). Prior to that match, the AFC Bournemouth manager E. Howe faced defeat when travelling to Arsenal and losing 0-1.

As mentioned above, this is an open game with no clear favourite. We have found six similar matches played by AFC Bournemouth in our archives, and the results are: 3 wins for AFC Bournemouth, 3 draws and 0 defeats.

AFC Bournemouth has displayed an ability to score goals in away matches in the league this season, 6 goals from 4 games. Defensive performances away have varied in quality as AFC Bournemouth have conceded 6 goals on the road. For more goal statistics, check out the Statistics tab above.

Head 2 Head

Head-to-head totals (for the last ten meetings): Watford won 1 game, 7 matches ended with a draw and AFC Bournemouth has 2 wins. Over 2,5 goals / under 2,5 goals: 5 / 5

Top Goalscorers

C. Wilson 5 goals

H. Wilson 3 goals

J. King 2 goals / 2 assists

Watford missing players

AFC Bournemouth missing players