Premier League preview and odds: West Ham United vs Watford

Published on: 18/04/2016

Premier League preview and odds: West Ham United vs Watford

April 20 , 2016 19:45pm - Boleyn Ground

Premier League

West Ham United continue their push for European football when they face mid-table Watford at the Boleyn Ground on Wednesday night.

Four straight draws for the Hammers

West Ham`s hopes of playing in Europe next season have been hindered slightly by a run of four straight draws. As a result, they have fallen three points behind fifth-ranked Manchester United and just two points ahead of Liverpool who have a game in hand.

In their last match, the Hammers were stunned by a stoppage time equaliser after taking the lead at league leaders Leicester City. Om home soil, they have not been beaten since the opening day of the season when they 4-3 to Bournemouth.

Watford staying up

Watford finally broke a six-game winless run with a 1-0 victory away to West Bromwich Albion at the weekend. As a result, the Hornets have risen to 12th in the league table with a total of 41 points. That tally should be enough to secure their place in next seasons Premier League line-up.

Quique Sanchez Flores and his men could be forgiven by being distracted by their upcoming FA Cup semi-final match at Wembley, but a win on Wednesday would ensure that they at go into that match on a high note.

Team news

The Irons will be without Carl Jenkinson, while the visitors will have to make do without Etienne Capoue.

Recent form (League)

West Ham United: DDDWW

Watford: DLLLL

Betting odds and tips

Watford have faded since the New Year and will have one eye on their Wembley showdown with Crystal Palace.

You can back the Home Win at 4/7 with Bet365.

By Neil Morris

Published on: 18/04/2016

Any odds displayed within this preview were correct at the time of publishing (18/04/2016 15:44:55) but are subject to change.