Stoke City vs Watford Prediction: Hornets are yet to concede a goal this season.

Stoke City will welcome Watford at bet365 Stadium in Gameweek 3 of the English Championship. Hornets are yet to concede a goal this season. Who will come out on top after 90 minutes?

Stoke City form

After securing victories against Rotherham United and West Bromwich Albion in their first matches of the season, Alex Neil would have been hopeful of continuing Stoke's winning streak against Ipswich Town. However, Stoke suffered a 2-0 defeat at Portman Road, prompting Neil to make a tactical change during the game. This loss could potentially overshadow the positive start to the season, but Stoke still maintain a mid-table position despite losing to the current league leaders. In their previous home games, Stoke scored six goals, although the constant transfer activity at the club needs to stabilize before they can fully find their rhythm. Wesley Moraes, a former Aston Villa player, showcased his physical presence in the 56 minutes he played against Ipswich, hinting at his potential importance to the squad.

Stoke City Predicted Lineup

Travers; Hoever, Rose, Wilmot, Stevens; Pearson, Laurent; Mmaee, Johnson, Vidigal; Wesley

Watford form

Despite Stoke City demonstrating their attacking prowess earlier this season, they now face opponents who have recorded two consecutive clean sheets in the second division. Valerien Ismael, the newly appointed head coach, may have been disappointed with the goalless draw against Plymouth Argyle, the League One champions, last weekend. However, this result has helped maintain a positive momentum during a period of significant player arrivals and departures. Ismael's preferred underdog status for promotion may be advantageous for his style of play, but he will undoubtedly aim to accumulate early points, considering the historic instability of head coaches at Vicarage Road.

Watford Predicted Lineup

Bachmann; Andrews, Porteous, Hoedt, Morris; Louza, Sierralta, Kone; Martins, Bayo, Chakvetadze

Stoke City vs Watford Expert Tips

This match has the potential to be one of the most exciting games of the weekend, as both teams have assembled strong squads that are capable of competing for promotion. It is probable that the match will end in a draw or Watford win, as both sides seem evenly matched. Stoke, in particular, would be satisfied with a draw as it would prevent them from experiencing back-to-back losses. Bet for under 2.5 goals in the game.