Watford v Wolves predictions: Hornets capable of coping in Premier League

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

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Kick-off 3pm Saturday

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Watford
1pt 12-5 general

Team news

Watford
Joao Pedro has recovered from injury and new-signing Ozan Tufan could feature for the first time.

Wolves
Pedro Neto and Jonny Otto remain unavailable but Raul Jimenez has been cleared to play after Mexico withdrew their complaint.

Match preview

Watford followed up their impressive 3-2 victory at home to Aston Villa with losses at Brighton and Tottenham.

But they have played well enough to suggest they can compete in the top flight and another three points could follow when they tackle struggling Wolves at Vicarage Road.

The Hornets are moving into a new era after allowing long-term captain Troy Deeney to join Birmingham and can do so with confidence thanks to an array of potent attacking options.

Ismaila Sarr is the jewel in the Hornets' crown but Cucho Hernandez has impressed off the bench and Emmanuel Dennis brings plenty of skill and pace to the table.

Watford's attack could give them the edge over Wolves, who keep on playing well and falling short.

Bruno Lage's side played some good stuff in the 1-0 losses to Leicester, Tottenham and Manchester United but they were toothless on each occasion and could be in for a difficult season.

Key stat

Wolves have lost their last six Premier League matches

Inside info

Watford

Penalty taker Ismaila Sarr
Free-kick wizard Juraj Kucka
Aerial set-piece threat William Troost-Ekong
Card magnet Peter Etebo

Wolves

Penalty taker Raul Jimenez
Free-kick wizard Ruben Neves
Aerial set-piece threat Romain Saiss
Card magnet Ruben Neves

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