Arsenal vs Watford Prediction & Betting Tips - Premier League

Prediction published on 23/07/2020, 09:18  by James | Modified on 23/07/2020 at 10:18 in Premier League Predictions

Survival is at stake for Watford when they travel to the Emirates on the Premier League's final day to take on Arsenal. The Hornets are 18th in the table, level with Aston Villa on points but worse off by a solitary goal. Watford could lose this match and still somehow stay up if Villa lost heavily to West Ham. But in order to give themselves a fighting chance, they ought to pick up points. Arsenal, tenth in the table, can no longer qualify for a European place by league finish. They can finish as high as eighth depending on other results going their way. Mikel Arteta will be keen for his side to finish the campaign strongly, especially with an FA Cup final in the pipeline. The defeat to Aston Villa killed the momentum gained from successive victories over Liverpool and Man City. The Gunners have only picked up one victory from their last four Premier League matches. They are unbeaten at home in this calendar year, a run that stretches back eight matches. Watford have lost on their last two visits to the Emirates but will be buoyed by the 2-2 draw at Vicarage Road early on in the season.

Watford's first match without Nigel Pearson didn't have any evidence of a resulting bounce. They were battered 4-0 at home to Manchester City, their second defeat in a row. Most of Watford's positive results this season have come at home with 12 of their 18 away matches resulting in defeats. Watford have lost their last five away matches, failing to score on four occasions. Arsenal's defense is as inviting with only one clean sheet in their last five outings. While Arsenal want to restore pride and confidence, Watford need to ensure their survival. We suggest backing the underdogs in a double chance bet.