Hornets likely to sting but not stop Liverpool at Vicarage Road

Kick-off 3pm Saturday

Liverpool appeared to be going off the boil before the international break and need to get back to a high standard to cope with seventh-placed Watford at Vicarage Road.

The Hornets are likely to play positively, as they did at home to Tottenham (winning 2-1) and Manchester United (losing 2-1), and can get themselves on the scoresheet.

However, Watford are nowhere near as strong as the top teams in defence and their back four could be exposed by arguably the best front three in the division.

Recommendation
Liverpool win and both teams to score
1pt 11-5 Betfred

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Team news
Watford
Daryl Janmaat (knee) has returned to full training and Etienne Capoue is free from suspension but Tom Cleverley (ankle) is short of match fitness. Adalberto Penaranda has received a work permit but will be given more time to get up to speed. Will Hughes (hip) is available.

Liverpool
Jordan Henderson has shaken off a minor injury leaving only Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (knee) unavailable.

Key stat
Watford have scored in 19 of their last 21 home matches.

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