Watford vs Swansea City Prediction: Two points seperate the two teams

Watford will welcome Swansea City at Vicarage Road in Game Week 36 of the English Championship. Two points seperate the two teams in the table. Who will come out on top after 90 minutes?

Watford form

By offering Valerien Ismael a long-term contract earlier in the season, Watford's management displayed their commitment to keeping the Frenchman as their manager for an extended period. However, a string of six losses in seven games is likely testing the patience of the Pozzo family as they face the realization that their hopes of promotion are fading once again. Out of 12 league matches, Watford have only managed to secure wins against Queens Park Rangers and Rotherham United, both of which were in the bottom three at the time. Their sole other victory came from a narrow win against non-league Chesterfield in the FA Cup, while five defeats have occurred in their most recent six Championship games. The losses to Huddersfield Town and Millwall have significantly impacted the atmosphere at the club, and Ismael will need to guide the Hornets back to winning ways in upcoming home matches against Swansea and Coventry City.With few injury concerns, Ismael is likely to make changes to his Watford team due to their ongoing struggles on the field. Ryan Andrews, Ismael Kone, and Mileta Rajovic are all potential contenders for positions at right-back, in central midfield, and in attack respectively. If Francisco Sierralta is shifted to a defensive-midfield position, Ryan Porteous could be included in the center of the defense.

Watford Predicted Lineup

Hamer; Andrews, Porteous, Hoedt, Lewis; Sierralta, Kone; Dennis, Asprilla, Sema; Rajovic

Swansea City form

 Despite being below Watford in the standings, Swansea's recent back-to-back wins have lifted spirits at the Welsh club. Although Luke Williams, who took over as manager in January, faces some pressure, wins against Sunderland and Blackburn Rovers have begun to win over fans. While Swansea have shown vulnerability by conceding after taking early leads, their resilience in securing victories indicates a positive outlook moving forward. The fighting spirit displayed by Swansea is encouraging as they aim to avoid being dragged into the relegation battle. Williams may opt to keep his Swansea lineup unchanged, especially with an extra day of rest. Jay Fulton and Jerry Yates could be considered for midfield and attack roles if Williams decides to bring in some fresh players.

Swansea City Predicted Lineup

Rushworth; Naughton, Cabango, Wood, Tymon; Allen, Grimes; Ronald, Paterson, Placheta; Cullen

Watford vs Swansea City Expert Tip

Both teams are aiming to stay in the Championship, but they understand the consequences of a defeat leading to a potential relegation battle. A draw at Vicarage Road would not be unexpected given the circumstances. Take a double chance on the away side.