23 September 2021, 16:45 | 28 August 2021, 15:29
The English Premier League fixture, Watford F.C. vs. Newcastle United F.C. kicks off at (GMT+1) on Saturday September 25 2021, at the 22,200-capacity stadium, Vicarage Road. Jarred Gillett will be the man in the middle while being assisted by Lee Betts and Constantine Hatzidakis. Craig Pawson will be the VAR.
Preview Watford Premier League, Sep 25, 2021
Preview Watford aim to extend their fantastic record against the Magpies when both sides clash on Saturday. The club has won 19 Premier League points against Newcastle United, more than any other side they have faced in the history of the Premier League. On Tuesday, the club were dumped out of the EFL Cup after a 3-1 defeat to Stoke City. Last weekend, the Hornets picked up a 3-1 win over Norwich City. Emmanuel Bonaventure (17’) gave Watford the lead before Teemu Pukki (35’) struck with the leveler. However, a brace from Ismaila Sarr (63’ & 80’) separated both sides and left Watford berthing in safety at full-time. On Saturday, Xisco Muñoz would aim for a similar result to see his side gradually advance on the Premier League table after his second victory in five games: WLLLW. Watford are in 11th place, having picked up 6 points from 2W, 0D, & 3L. On the numbers, Watford have an average of 1.2 goals scored per game, having bagged six goals in five Premier League appearances. The Hornets have conceded 8 goals (1.6 g.c.p.g), and have a G.D. of -2. A 4—3—3 formation with Joshua King in attack is expected against Newcastle. Fortunately, Xisco Muñoz has no injury worries ahead of this Matchday 6 fixture.
Preview Newcastle United Premier League, Sep 25, 2021
Preview Meanwhile, Newcastle United continue their struggles in search of their first win of the season (LLDLD). Last weekend, the Magpies picked up a 1-1 draw against Leeds United. Raphinha (13’) put the Peacocks in the lead before Allan Saint-Maximin (44’) salvaged a point for Newcastle. The club is rooted to the bottom end of the table in 18th place, having picked up 2 points from 0W, 2D, & 3L. Newcastle United have 6 goals after five Premier League games, - an average of 1.2 goals scored per game. Also, the Magpies have conceded 13 goals (2.6 goals-conceded-per-match) so far, in the length of the current season, and have a goal difference of -7. Manager, Steve Bruce could emerge with the defensive 5—4—1 formation against Watford, having Allan Saint-Maximin at the top of the design on Saturday. The 24-year-old has a hand in three goals in his last three consecutive league games for the Magpies (2G, 1A). He could have the fourth in as many games for Newcastle on Saturday if he finds the back of the net or provides an assist.