Watford can pinch a point at shot-shy Southampton

Kick-off 3pm Saturday

Southampton are under huge pressure to secure their second win of the season but it is hard to fancy them as favourites at home to eighth-placed Watford.

• Premier League standings

There has been a dip in performance from the Hornets, who failed to make the most of several chances in last Saturday's 1-0 defeat at Newcastle.

But Javi Gracia's men welcome back captain Troy Deeney from injury and should be backed to pick up a point against Southampton, who have won just four league matches in 2018.

Recommendation
Draw
1pt 40-17 188bet

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Team news
Southampton
Wesley Hoedt (foot) faces a late test but Mario Lemina should overcome a minor injury.

Watford
Troy Deeney (hamstring) and Nathaniel Chalobah (knee) could return but Etienne Capoue is suspended while Daryl Janmaat (knee) and Sebastian Prodl (hamstring) are out.

Key stat
Southampton have won one of their last 16 Premier League home games.

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