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Aston Villa vs Watford Preview & Tips - Watford to continue their decline towards relegation

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Last updated: 18 Feb 2022
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  • Aston Villa vs Watford predictions for Saturday’s English Premier League match
  • The clash is being played at Villa Park (15:00 GMT)
  • Will the Hornets fall to yet another defeat?
  • Preview, tips, stats & team news
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Aston Villa vs Watford Preview


Aston Villa have only won one of their last seven matches, but this represents the perfect opportunity for a victory. Watford are on a poor run and are tipped for another defeat.

  • Watford have lost 10 of their last 12 matches (Premier League).
  • Watford have failed to score in their last 4 matches (Premier League).

Head To Head 


Aston Villa have only won one of their last five matches against Watford, with the Hornets winning the other four. 

The two sides last met in August with Watford running out 3-2 winners in a very entertaining game on the opening day of the season.

Aston Villa Form


Aston Villa's last five games have been a mixed bag with one win, two defeats and two draws for Steven Gerrard's side.

The last two matches have seen Villa draw 3-3 at home to Leeds before going down 1-0 away to Newcastle on Sunday.

Aston Villa Team News 


The only player currently missing from the Villa team is Marvelous Nakamba, who is still nursing a knee injury. 

Watford Form 


Watford suffered a 16th loss of the campaign last weekend as they went down 2-0 at home to Brighton.

Roy Hodgson's side are four points short of Newcastle and safety at the bottom the Premier League. 

Their last five matches have seen Watford draw twice and lose three times, with the winless run now standing at 12 matches.

Watford Team News


Peter Etebo (knee) and Kwadwo Baah (ankle) are still out with long-term injuries. 

Aston Villa vs Watford FAQs

What time does Aston Villa vs Watford start?

The match starts at 15:00 GMT on Saturday, February 19.

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Verdict

Watford need a result at Villa Park but are not tipped to get one. Villa are tipped to win to nil with the Hornets failing to score in their last four matches.

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