Middlesbrough vs Watford
English Premier League.
Date: Sunday, 16th October, 2016,
Kick-off at 13:30 UK
Venue: Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough.
Their current struggles dropped them to the 16th spot of the 20-team league table, only two points above the bottom three relegation zone currently occupied by West Ham United, Stoke City, and Sunderland.
The Boro is coming off a 1-1 draw with reeling team West Ham on the road at the London Stadium on Oct.1 to actually snap a three-game losing streak, as per Daily Mail Online.
After a goalless first 45 minutes of action, the deadlock was finally broken in the 51st minute with a header from Uruguayan striker Cristhian Stuani off a corner kick by Danish forward Viktor Fischer.
The Hammers were able to equalize just six minutes later, though, as French midfielder Dimitri Payet pulled off a stunning goal after zig-zagging around five defenders from Middlesbrough.
Both teams did not score after that as they settled for a share of a point in the overall standings.
Meanwhile, Watford was also held to a 2-2 tie by fellow middling squad Bournemouth at the Vicarage Road on Oct. 1, the Mirror reported.
Bournemouth forward Callum Wilson opened the scoring in the 31st minute to give the visitors a one-point at the halftime interval.
Watford team captain Troy Deeney then leveled the count five minutes after the restart with a close-range shot from a tight angle from an excellent pass by Moroccan midfielder Nordin Amrabat.
The Cherries grabbed the lead again in the 62nd with a goal from Norwegian midfielder Joshua King, but the Hornets found another equalizer just three minutes later with a header from Nigerian striker Isaac Success.
Middlesbrough vs Watford: Head-to-Head Stats
Boro have not beaten Watford at the Riverside for three matches that goes back to 2011. The last two fixtures here have ended in score draws. From the last ten fixtures we have seen Boro win 3, Watford 5 and two draws.
Middlesbrough vs Watford: Prediction
The question is how long can the home team go without winning at home? With Watford they look like Premier League material one moment and ordinary the next. There has been a good rest from the league and if Karanka can convince his players that they start from afresh this could be a solid home win.
Middlesbrough vs Watford: Betting Tips
Middlesbrough to beat Watford at 13/10 (2.30)
Over 1.5 goals at 4/9 (1.44).
