Sunderland vs Watford : Line-ups, preview & England Premier League Saturday, 17th December, 2016.


Sunderland vs Watford
England Premier League.
Date: Saturday, 17th December 2016,
Kick-off at 15:00 UK.
Venue: Stadium of Light, Sunderland.

Sunderland went back to their losing ways during the beginning of the season as they are currently on a two-game losing skid. The team has lost three of their last four games after winning two straight in the previous rounds.

They are one point below fellow bottom three teams Swansea City and Hull City in the English top flight standings.

The Black Cats are coming off a sorry 0-1 loss to current league leaders Chelsea also at the Stadium of Light on Wednesday, as per the Independent.

Head coach David Moyes' boys started strongly and were able to keep the powerhouse Blues squad goalless in the early goings.

However, Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas was able to break the deadlock four minutes before the halftime break to give the visitors a one-point lead. Both teams were not able to score since then as the Pensioners escape with a one-point decision.
Meanwhile, Watford is also reeling at this time with three losses in their last four matches. They are now in the 11th place in the overall standings, tied on points with Southampton and Bournemouth but has the lowest goal difference of the three clubs.

The Hornets were blanked by contending team Manchester City, 0-2, on the road at the Etihad Stadium also on Wednesday, Goal reported.

City scored one goal in each half, courtesy of Argentine defender Pablo Zabaleta and Spanish midfielder David Silva in the 33rd and 86th minutes respectively, to hand head coach Walter Mazzarri's side their seventh loss this season.

Sunderland and Watford have low morale at the moment, but the Hornets are predicted to score a tight win over the Black Cats in this match.

Prediction and Predicted Lineup

The predicted result is a close 2-1 victory for Watford.

Sunderland starting lineup (3-4-3 formation): Pickford; Djilobodji, O'Shea, Koné; van Aanholt, Kirchhoff, Denayer, Jones; Borini, Januzaj, Defoe

Watford starting lineup (4-4-2 formation): Gomes; Holebas, Britos, Janmaat, Prödl; Pereyra, Guedioura, Amrabat, Capoue; Ighalo, Sinclair .

Sunderland vs Watford: Head-to-head stats

Watford edged a narrow 1-0 win at the Stadium of Light in the corresponding Premier League meeting last season, but they were on the losing end in the previous 4 league matches.

Sunderland are slightly ahead with 5 wins out of the last 11 meetings against Watford in all competition and venues. While the Hornets were winners in 3 and 3 matches were draws.

Sunderland vs Watford: Predictions

Sunderland might be at the foot of the Premier League table, but their recent showings at home is encouraging. While Watford are coming without a win in their previous 4 away games, with the latest 3 being defeats. They have also conceded 12 goals during the process. Sunderland will not get a better chance to get back to winning ways and we can expect them to capitalise on the opportunity.

Sunderland vs Watford: Bet Tips

Sunderland to win at 2.70 (17/10)
Under 2.5 goals at 1.84 (5/6).

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