Watford vs Arsenal - Premier League Preview and Odds

Published on: 15/04/2019

Watford vs Arsenal - Premier League Preview and Odds

April 15, 2019 20:0pm - Vicarage Road

Premier League

After qualifying for the FA Cup final, Watford will look to confirm their status as the best of rest in the Premier League. They host an Arsenal side gunning for a place in the top four.

The Hornets have already smashed their point`s tally of last season and have reached a cup final for the first time in 35 years, highlighting the great work done by Javi Gracia since his arrived in England last January.

The Hertfordshire side are unbeaten in their last five league matches on home soil, having drawn two before winning their last three in a row against Everton, Leicester City and Fulham. In their five home matches against the top six this season, they have won one (vs. Chelsea) and lost four. That sole win came against Tottenham Hotspur back in September.

Meanwhile, Arsenal are in danger of missing out on the top four but with Chelsea dropping points on Sunday, they can get back in contention by taking all three points from this fixture. A win would put them level on points with the Blues who currently occupy the fourth spot.

The Gunners have been in great form at home but have not won any of their last four away matches in all competitions. In the Premier League, they have won just one of their last nine away from home, and that victory came against bottom-of-the-pile Huddersfield Town.

Last time out, Unai Emery`s men comfortably beat Napoli in the first leg of their Europe League quarter-final clash. Prior to that, they were beaten 1-0 at Everton.

Recent Form (League)

Watford: WLLWL

Arsenal: LWWDW

Betting odds and tips

Watford`s strong home form combined with Arsenal`s miserable away record makes the 5/2 for a Home Win tempting. However, the Watford/Draw Double Chance is also good value at 4/5 and provides a little safety net.

You can back Watford/Draw Double Chance at 4/5.

By Neil Morris