Watford v Leeds predictions: Marsch's men poised to claim crucial victory

Free football tips, best bets and analysis for Watford v Leeds in the Premier League on Saturday.

When to bet

3pm Saturday

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Leeds
1pt 8-5 BoyleSports

Team news

Watford
Nicolas Nkoulou and Kwadwo Baah are both doubts.

Leeds
Kalvin Phillips and Liam Cooper returned against Southampton and should retain their spots. Patrick Bamford, Jamie Shackleton and Tyler Roberts are out.

Match preview

A return of seven points from their last three games has seen Leeds breathe a little easier in the relegation battle and they can improve their outlook further with victory at fellow strugglers Watford.

The Hornets' recent 2-1 win over Southampton was just their second in their last 18 Premier League games and no team in the division has lost more matches than their tally of 20.

Key duo Liam Cooper and Kalvin Phillips are available again after long injury absences and they are crucial to Leeds's solidity.

Leeds boss Jesse Marsch will be without Patrick Bamford for the rest of the season but in his absence they have netted six in their last three games. Watford have scored the same amount in their last 11 so it is not hard to see where their issues lie.

Burnley’s win over Everton on Wednesday has given Roy Hodgson’s side a glimmer of hope of escaping the drop but Leeds could deliver a serious blow to their survival bid.

Key stat

No team has lost more Premier League games than Watford's 20.

Inside info

Watford

Penalty taker Ismaila Sarr
Free-kick wizard Cucho Hernandez
Set-piece aerial threat Samir
Card magnet Emmanuel Dennis

Leeds

Penalty taker Raphinha
Free-kick wizardRaphinha
Set-piece aerial threatLiam Cooper
Card magnetRodrigo

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