Watford vs Rotherham United Prediction: Watford are aiming for promotion

Get ready for a thrilling match as Watford takes on Rotherham United at the Vicarage Road Stadium in the EFL Championship on Saturday! The Hornets are on a winning streak and are determined to make it three in a row. Sitting at a strong third place in the standings with 43 points from 27 games, they're on track to secure a spot in the promotion playoffs. With the recent change in management, Slaven Bilic has turned the team's fortunes around, winning nine out of 17 games and climbing seven spots in the league. On the other hand, Rotherham United recently ended their six-game winless streak in a major way, crushing Blackburn Rovers 4-0 on Saturday. Hakeem Oddofin, Oliver Rothbone, Shane Ferguson, and Conor Washington all scored a goal each, propelling the Millers to 19th place in the league table. This win also marked the fourth win for new manager Matt Taylor, who took over for Paul Warne. Don't miss out on this exciting match-up which will definitely offer you a lot of entertainment.

Watford’s Form

Before the transfer window, Slaven Bilic may have been worried about his job at Watford due to the team's poor performance with only one win in five matches. However, recent back-to-back wins against Norwich City and Blackpool have relieved any pressure on him. Despite being 11 points behind Sheffield United, Bilic's focus is on securing third place and his team's six clean sheets in eight matches give him confidence. Despite facing selection issues, the additions of Ismael Kone and Joao Ferreira have strengthened his options. Although Watford has a strong home record, they have only won two of their recent five second-tier fixtures.

Watford’s possible starting lineup

Bachmann; Troost-Ekong, Sierralta, Cathcart; Ferreira, Kone, Gaspar, Morris; Sarr, Bayo, Martins

Rotherham United’s Form

From Matt Taylor's perspective, his future with Rotherham United seemed uncertain after their 4-1 loss to Ipswich Town in the FA Cup third round. However, a 4-0 win over Blackburn Rovers has given him some relief, as Rotherham is now four points clear of the bottom three. Prior to the clean sheet, Rotherham had conceded 18 goals in seven games, and their four-goal return was a significant improvement from the five goals they had scored in the previous 630 minutes. Despite losing their last four away games in all competitions, Rotherham has a 1-0 victory over Sheffield United as recent as November 8th as they prepare to travel to Hertfordshire.

Rotherham United’s predicted lineup

Johansson; Peltier, Morrison, Humphreys, Hjelde; Odoffin, Barlaser, Rathbone; Ogbene, Washington, Ferguson

Watford vs Rotherham United expert tips

Rotherham's poor performance against Watford in recent years, combined with their current struggles in the league, does not bode well for their upcoming match. Watford, on the other hand, is thriving under Bilic and is expected to secure another victory as they aim for promotion. The predicted outcome for the match is a victory for Watford and it is expected that there will be more than 2.5 goals scored.