Watford vs Blackpool Prediction: Watford are having better season so far

Get ready for an exciting showdown as Watford and Blackpool face off in an EFL Championship matchday 27 clash on Saturday. The hosts, Watford, will be looking to bounce back from their 2-0 defeat at Reading in the FA Cup third round at the weekend. On the other hand, Blackpool is riding high after their triumph over Nottingham Forest in the same competition, with four players scoring for the Seasiders. Jerry Yates and Ian Proveda stood out, scoring and providing an assist apiece. Now, both teams will turn their attention to the Championship, where Blackpool is fighting for survival in 22nd place with 26 points, while Watford sits comfortably in fourth place with 40 points from 26 games. Will Watford maintain their spot or will Blackpool pull off an upset? Tune in to find out!

Watford’s Form

Watford's goal to return to the Premier League this season has hit a bumpy road with inconsistent performances. After a disappointing goalless draw with Hull City and a win against Huddersfield Town, they suffered defeats against Millwall and Swansea City but bounced back with a 1-0 win at Norwich City. They recently lost in the FA Cup to Reading, and now focus on climbing the standings with a single-point lead over 7th place Luton Town and an 11-point gap to the top two. A winning streak is crucial for their success.

Watford’s possible starting lineup

Bachmann; Troost-Ekong, Cathcart, Sierralta; Ngakia, Gaspar, Kone, Morris; Sarr, Bayo, Asprilla

Blackpool’s Form

Blackpool will be looking to build on their recent FA Cup victory and rise out of the relegation zone in the Championship on Saturday. The team has had a challenging first half of the season, currently sitting in the relegation zone and on a winless streak of nine league matches. Despite this, they have secured four draws in their last five league games and recently defeated Premier League team Nottingham Forest in the FA Cup. The gap to 21st-placed Rotherham United is now only one point and Blackpool will be hoping to use their cup win and recent January transfers as momentum to climb out of the bottom three with a positive result in their upcoming match at Vicarage Road.

Blackpool’s predicted lineup

Maxwell; Lyons, Ekpiteta, Thorniley, Husband; Bowler, Trybull, Carey, Poveda; Madine, Yates

Watford vs Blackpool expert tips

The stage is set for an exciting match as Watford battles to secure their spot in the playoffs, with only 11 points separating them from the top two. On the other hand, Blackpool is fighting for survival in a fierce relegation battle and desperately needs a win to stay afloat. Watford's matches have been known to be tight and low-scoring, but they'll be looking to break that trend on their home field. With a solid defensive strategy in place, Slaven Bilic's side is expected to claim a comfortable victory, keeping a clean sheet in the process. Don't miss this thrilling match as Watford takes on Blackpool, we expect Watford to win the game.