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Watford vs Stoke City – Preview and Betting Tips | Dec 29, 2023

In a crucial Championship encounter, Watford are set to face Stoke City at Vicarage Road on December 29, 2023. As Watford strives to maintain their playoff ambitions, they currently sit ninth in the standings, while Stoke City, recently rejuvenated under new management, occupies the 18th spot. This fixture is pivotal for both teams, with Watford aiming to keep pace in the playoff race and Stoke looking to distance themselves further from the relegation zone.

Analysis: Watford, under Valerien Ismael, experienced a recent setback with a 4-1 loss at home to Bristol City, raising questions about their consistency. With just seven points from their last five games, the Hornets need to find stability and capitalize on opportunities to break into the top six. Their home form, however, has been a concern, with no wins in the last three matches at Vicarage Road.

Stoke City, with Steven Schumacher at the helm, have shown signs of improvement, most notably in their recent 3-1 victory over Birmingham City. Their position might be low in the table, but a seven-point gap from the relegation zone and positive results in recent away fixtures indicate a team gaining momentum and confidence.

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Prediction: Goal.mu/Mauri.bet predicts: Watford 2-1 Stoke City odds at 9.00 bet365. Despite Watford’s recent home struggles, their need to keep up in the playoff race and Stoke’s overall lower league position give the Hornets a slight edge in this matchup.

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Betting Markets:

  • Both Teams to Score: Yes. Given the attacking potential of both teams and defensive vulnerabilities, both teams are likely to score.
  • Over/Under 2.5 Goals: Over. The match has the potential for several goals, considering the offensive nature of both teams.

Hot Stat: Watford have not won in their last three home games, a trend they will be eager to reverse in this crucial fixture.

(Odds are taken from bet365 and are correct at the time of publishing and are subject to change.T&Cs apply, 18+)

116 average Markets available for Watford v Stoke

Full Time Result

Home WinDrawAway Win
2.13.33.6

Half Time/Full Time

Watford – WatfordWatford – DrawWatford – Stoke
3.41534

Half Time/Full Time (cont.)

 

Draw – WatfordDraw – DrawDraw – Stoke
557.5

Half Time/Full Time (cont.)

 

Stoke – WatfordStoke – DrawStoke – Stoke
26156

Correct Score

Watford #4-1Watford #5-0Watford #5-1
418181

Correct Score (cont.)

 

Watford #6-1Watford #6-2Watford #4-0
20140141

Correct Score (cont.)

 

Watford #5-2Watford #5-3Watford #3-2
12630129

Correct Score (cont.)

 

Watford #4-2Watford #4-3Watford #6-0
51101251

Correct Score (cont.)

 

Watford #2-0Watford #3-0Watford #1-0
9.5197

Correct Score (cont.)

 

Watford #2-1Watford #3-1Draw #0-0
9179

Correct Score (cont.)

 

Draw #3-3Draw #4-4Draw #1-1
513016.5

Correct Score (cont.)

 

Draw #2-2Stoke #1-0Stoke #5-2
1510251

Correct Score (cont.)

 

Stoke #2-0Stoke #3-1Stoke #3-2
172941

Correct Score (cont.)

 

Stoke #4-0Stoke #2-1Stoke #4-1
811267

Correct Score (cont.)

 

Stoke #5-0Stoke #3-0Stoke #4-2
3014181

Correct Score (cont.)

 

Stoke #4-3Stoke #5-1Stoke #5-3
126201501

First Goalscorer

Mileta RajovicVakoun BayoRhys Healey
5.55.57.5

First Goalscorer (cont.)

 

Tom InceDwight GayleSilva Matheus Martins
7.588

First Goalscorer (cont.)

 

Giorgi ChakvetadzeWesleyRyan Mmaee
999

First Goalscorer (cont.)

 

Tyrese CampbellFilipe Andre VidigalYaser Asprilla
99.59.5

First Goalscorer (cont.)

 

Nathan LoweImran LouzaKen Sema
101111

First Goalscorer (cont.)

 

Lewis BakerJun-Ho BaeDaniel Johnson
111213

First Goalscorer (cont.)

 

Edo KayembeSead HaksabanovicIsmael Kone
131315

First Goalscorer (cont.)

 

Josh LaurentMehdi LerisNikola Jojic
151515

First Goalscorer (cont.)

 

Tom Dele-BashiruKi-Jana HoeverJake Livermore
151921

First Goalscorer (cont.)

 

Jamal LewisRyan AndrewsLynden Gooch
212123

First Goalscorer (cont.)

 

Ryan PorteousWouter BurgerBen Pearson
232329

First Goalscorer (cont.)

 

Francisco SierraltaJordan ThompsonJunior Tchamadeu
292929

First Goalscorer (cont.)

 

Matthew PollockWesley HoedtBen Wilmot
292934

First Goalscorer (cont.)

 

Ciaran ClarkJames MorrisEnda Stevens
343441

First Goalscorer (cont.)

 

Jeremy NgakiaLuke McNallyMichael Rose
414141

First Goalscorer (cont.)

 

No Goalscorer
9

Last Goalscorer

Mileta RajovicVakoun BayoRhys Healey
5.55.57.5

Last Goalscorer (cont.)

 

Tom InceDwight GayleSilva Matheus Martins
7.588

Last Goalscorer (cont.)

 

Giorgi ChakvetadzeWesleyRyan Mmaee
999

Last Goalscorer (cont.)

 

Tyrese CampbellFilipe Andre VidigalYaser Asprilla
99.59.5

Last Goalscorer (cont.)

 

Nathan LoweImran LouzaKen Sema
101111

Last Goalscorer (cont.)

 

Lewis BakerJun-Ho BaeDaniel Johnson
111213

Last Goalscorer (cont.)

 

Edo KayembeSead HaksabanovicIsmael Kone
131315

Last Goalscorer (cont.)

 

Josh LaurentMehdi LerisNikola Jojic
151515

Last Goalscorer (cont.)

 

Tom Dele-BashiruKi-Jana HoeverJake Livermore
151921

Last Goalscorer (cont.)

 

Jamal LewisRyan AndrewsLynden Gooch
212123

Last Goalscorer (cont.)

 

Ryan PorteousWouter BurgerBen Pearson
232329

Last Goalscorer (cont.)

 

Francisco SierraltaJordan ThompsonJunior Tchamadeu
292929

Last Goalscorer (cont.)

 

Matthew PollockWesley HoedtBen Wilmot
292934

Last Goalscorer (cont.)

 

Ciaran ClarkJames MorrisEnda Stevens
343441

Last Goalscorer (cont.)

 

Jeremy NgakiaLuke McNallyMichael Rose
414141

Last Goalscorer (cont.)

 

No Goalscorer
9

Winning Margin

Watford by 1Stoke by 1Watford by 2
3.7556

Winning Margin (cont.)

 

Stoke by 2Watford by 3Stoke by 3
111326

Winning Margin (cont.)

 

Watford by 4+Stoke by 4+Score Draw
23514.75

Winning Margin (cont.)

 

No Goal
9

To Score at Any Time

Mileta RajovicVakoun BayoRhys Healey
2.752.753.6

To Score at Any Time (cont.)

 

Tom InceDwight GayleSilva Matheus Martins
3.644

To Score at Any Time (cont.)

 

Giorgi ChakvetadzeWesleyRyan Mmaee
4.3334.3334.333

To Score at Any Time (cont.)

 

Tyrese CampbellFilipe Andre VidigalYaser Asprilla
4.3334.54.5

To Score at Any Time (cont.)

 

Nathan LoweImran LouzaKen Sema
4.7555

To Score at Any Time (cont.)

 

Lewis BakerJun-Ho BaeDaniel Johnson
55.56

To Score at Any Time (cont.)

 

Edo KayembeSead HaksabanovicIsmael Kone
667

To Score at Any Time (cont.)

 

Josh LaurentMehdi LerisNikola Jojic
777

To Score at Any Time (cont.)

 

Tom Dele-BashiruKi-Jana HoeverJake Livermore
78.59.5

To Score at Any Time (cont.)

 

Jamal LewisRyan AndrewsLynden Gooch
9.59.511

To Score at Any Time (cont.)

 

Ryan PorteousWouter BurgerBen Pearson
111113

To Score at Any Time (cont.)

 

Francisco SierraltaJordan ThompsonJunior Tchamadeu
131313

To Score at Any Time (cont.)

 

Matthew PollockWesley HoedtBen Wilmot
131315

To Score at Any Time (cont.)

 

Ciaran ClarkJames MorrisEnda Stevens
151519

To Score at Any Time (cont.)

 

Jeremy NgakiaLuke McNallyMichael Rose
191919

Handicap Result

Watford (-1) -1.00Tie – (Stoke +1) 1.00Stoke (+1) 1.00
43.751.7

First Card Received

WatfordNo CardStoke
1.909191.833

Corners

Over 10.00Exactly 10.00Under 10.00
1.90982.25

Time of First Corner

Corner before 7:00No Corner before 7:00
1.8331.833

Total Goals

Under 2.50Over 2.50
1.752.05

Corner Match Bet

WatfordTieStoke
1.5718.52.75

First Team to Score

WatfordNo GoalsStoke
1.66792.5

Multicorners

Over 24.50Under 24.50
1.9091.8

Time of First Card

Card before 31:00No Card before 31:00
1.8331.833

Half-Time

WatfordDrawStoke
2.752.14

Total Goal Minutes

Over 135 minutes115 To 135 minutes inc.Under 115 minutes
2.291.833

Total Goals Odd/Even

EvenOdd
1.8751.975

Double Chance

Watford or DrawDraw or StokeWatford or Stoke
1.2861.71.333

Team Total Goals

Watford Over 0.50Watford Under 0.50Watford Over 1.50
1.253.752.2

Team Total Goals (cont.)

 

Watford Under 1.50Watford Over 2.50Watford Under 2.50
1.61551.167

Team Total Goals (cont.)

 

Watford Over 3.50Watford Under 3.50Watford Over 4.50
131.0429

Team Total Goals (cont.)

 

Watford Under 4.50Stoke Over 0.50Stoke Under 0.50
1.0071.4442.625

Team Total Goals (cont.)

 

Stoke Over 1.50Stoke Under 1.50Stoke Over 2.50
3.251.33310

Team Total Goals (cont.)

 

Stoke Under 2.50Stoke Over 3.50Stoke Under 3.50
1.063261.01

Both Teams to Score

Team First Goalscorer

Mileta RajovicVakoun BayoDwight Gayle
3.63.64.5

Team First Goalscorer (cont.)

 

WesleyRhys HealeyRyan Mmaee
4.754.754.75

Team First Goalscorer (cont.)

 

Tom InceTyrese CampbellFilipe Andre Vidigal
4.754.755

Team First Goalscorer (cont.)

 

Silva Matheus MartinsGiorgi ChakvetadzeNathan Lowe
55.55.5

Team First Goalscorer (cont.)

 

Lewis BakerYaser AsprillaJun-Ho Bae
666.5

Team First Goalscorer (cont.)

 

Daniel JohnsonImran LouzaKen Sema
777

Team First Goalscorer (cont.)

 

Sead HaksabanovicMehdi LerisEdo Kayembe
77.58

Team First Goalscorer (cont.)

 

Josh LaurentNikola JojicIsmael Kone
889

Team First Goalscorer (cont.)

 

Tom Dele-BashiruKi-Jana HoeverRyan Andrews
91112

Team First Goalscorer (cont.)

 

Jake LivermoreJamal LewisLynden Gooch
131313

Team First Goalscorer (cont.)

 

Wouter BurgerRyan PorteousFrancisco Sierralta
131517

Team First Goalscorer (cont.)

 

Jordan ThompsonMatthew PollockWesley Hoedt
171717

Team First Goalscorer (cont.)

 

Ben PearsonJunior TchamadeuBen Wilmot
191921

Team First Goalscorer (cont.)

 

Ciaran ClarkJames MorrisEnda Stevens
212123

Team First Goalscorer (cont.)

 

Luke McNallyMichael RoseJeremy Ngakia
232326

Team First Goalscorer (cont.)

 

No Goalscorer (Stoke)No Goalscorer (Watford)
2.6253.75

Team Last Goalscorer

Mileta RajovicVakoun BayoDwight Gayle
3.63.64.5

Team Last Goalscorer (cont.)

 

WesleyRhys HealeyRyan Mmaee
4.754.754.75

Team Last Goalscorer (cont.)

 

Tom InceTyrese CampbellFilipe Andre Vidigal
4.754.755

Team Last Goalscorer (cont.)

 

Silva Matheus MartinsGiorgi ChakvetadzeNathan Lowe
55.55.5

Team Last Goalscorer (cont.)

 

Lewis BakerYaser AsprillaJun-Ho Bae
666.5

Team Last Goalscorer (cont.)

 

Daniel JohnsonImran LouzaKen Sema
777

Team Last Goalscorer (cont.)

 

Sead HaksabanovicMehdi LerisEdo Kayembe
77.58

Team Last Goalscorer (cont.)

 

Josh LaurentNikola JojicIsmael Kone
889

Team Last Goalscorer (cont.)

 

Tom Dele-BashiruKi-Jana HoeverRyan Andrews
91112

Team Last Goalscorer (cont.)

 

Jake LivermoreJamal LewisLynden Gooch
131313

Team Last Goalscorer (cont.)

 

Wouter BurgerRyan PorteousFrancisco Sierralta
131517

Team Last Goalscorer (cont.)

 

Jordan ThompsonMatthew PollockWesley Hoedt
171717

Team Last Goalscorer (cont.)

 

Ben PearsonJunior TchamadeuBen Wilmot
191921

Team Last Goalscorer (cont.)

 

Ciaran ClarkJames MorrisEnda Stevens
212123

Team Last Goalscorer (cont.)

 

Luke McNallyMichael RoseJeremy Ngakia
232326

Team Last Goalscorer (cont.)

 

No Goalscorer (Stoke)No Goalscorer (Watford)
2.6253.75

Alternative Total Goals

Over 0.50Under 0.50Over 1.50
1.07191.333

Alternative Total Goals (cont.)

 

Under 1.50Over 3.50Under 3.50
3.43.751.286

Alternative Total Goals (cont.)

 

Over 4.50Under 4.50Over 5.50
71.115

Alternative Total Goals (cont.)

 

Under 5.50Over 6.50Under 6.50
1.03291.007

Exact Total Goals

0 Goals1 Goal2 Goals
94.53.5

Exact Total Goals (cont.)

 

3 Goals4 Goals5 Goals
4.3336.512

Exact Total Goals (cont.)

 

6 Goals7+ Goals
2629

Alternative Handicap Result

Watford -3.00Tie – Stoke 3.00Stoke 3.00
23131.056

Alternative Handicap Result (cont.)

 

Watford -2.00Tie – Stoke 2.00Stoke 2.00
961.222

Alternative Handicap Result (cont.)

 

Watford 1.00Tie – Stoke -1.00Stoke -1.00
1.28658

Alternative Handicap Result (cont.)

 

Watford 2.00Tie – Stoke -2.00Stoke -2.00
1.0711121

Exact 1st Half Goals

0 Goals1 Goal2 Goals
2.6252.54.333

Exact 1st Half Goals (cont.)

 

3 Goals4 Goals5+ Goals
113467

1st Half Goals Odd/Even

OddEven
2.11.727

Alternative 1st Half Handicap Result

Watford -3.00Tie – Stoke 3.00Stoke 3.00
101411.01

Alternative 1st Half Handicap Result (cont.)

 

Watford -2.00Tie – Stoke 2.00Stoke 2.00
34111.056

Alternative 1st Half Handicap Result (cont.)

 

Watford 1.00Tie – Stoke -1.00Stoke -1.00
1.2224.7515

2nd Half Result

WatfordDrawStoke
2.42.43.6

2nd Half Goals

Over 0.50Under 0.50Over 1.50
1.253.752.2

2nd Half Goals (cont.)

 

Under 1.50Over 2.50Under 2.50
1.61551.167

2nd Half Goals (cont.)

 

Over 3.50Under 3.50
131.04

Clean Sheet

Watford – YesWatford – NoStoke – Yes
2.6251.4443.75

Clean Sheet (cont.)

 

Stoke – No
1.25

Teams to Score

Both TeamsWatford OnlyNo Goal
1.8333.49

Teams to Score (cont.)

 

Stoke Only
6

Result / Total Goals

Watford & Over 2.50Watford & Under 2.50Draw & Over 2.50
3.54.33313

Result / Total Goals (cont.)

 

Draw & Under 2.50Stoke & Over 2.50Stoke & Under 2.50
467

Time of 1st Team Goal

Watford – Goal before 50:00Watford – No Goal before 50:00
1.8331.833

Time of 1st Team Goal

Stoke – Goal before 67:00Stoke – No Goal before 67:00
1.8331.833

1st Goal Method

ShotHeaderPenalty
1.56.57.5

1st Goal Method (cont.)

 

Free KickOwn GoalNo Goal
23299

To Score Two or More Goals

Mileta RajovicVakoun BayoRhys Healey
121221

To Score Two or More Goals (cont.)

 

Tom InceDwight GayleSilva Matheus Martins
212323

To Score Two or More Goals (cont.)

 

Giorgi ChakvetadzeWesleyRyan Mmaee
262626

To Score Two or More Goals (cont.)

 

Tyrese CampbellFilipe Andre VidigalYaser Asprilla
262929

To Score Two or More Goals (cont.)

 

Nathan LoweImran LouzaJun-Ho Bae
344141

To Score Two or More Goals (cont.)

 

Ken SemaLewis BakerDaniel Johnson
414151

To Score Two or More Goals (cont.)

 

Edo KayembeSead HaksabanovicIsmael Kone
515167

To Score Two or More Goals (cont.)

 

Josh LaurentMehdi LerisNikola Jojic
676767

To Score Two or More Goals (cont.)

 

Tom Dele-BashiruJake LivermoreJamal Lewis
67101101

To Score Two or More Goals (cont.)

 

Ki-Jana HoeverLynden GoochRyan Andrews
101101101

To Score Two or More Goals (cont.)

 

Ryan PorteousWouter BurgerBen Pearson
101101126

To Score Two or More Goals (cont.)

 

Ben WilmotCiaran ClarkFrancisco Sierralta
126126126

To Score Two or More Goals (cont.)

 

James MorrisJordan ThompsonJunior Tchamadeu
126126126

To Score Two or More Goals (cont.)

 

Matthew PollockWesley HoedtEnda Stevens
126126151

To Score Two or More Goals (cont.)

 

Jeremy NgakiaLuke McNallyMichael Rose
151151151

To Score Three or More Goals

Mileta RajovicVakoun BayoDwight Gayle
5151101

To Score Three or More Goals (cont.)

 

Giorgi ChakvetadzeWesleyRhys Healey
101101101

To Score Three or More Goals (cont.)

 

Ryan MmaeeSilva Matheus MartinsTom Ince
101101101

To Score Three or More Goals (cont.)

 

Tyrese CampbellFilipe Andre VidigalImran Louza
101126126

To Score Three or More Goals (cont.)

 

Ken SemaLewis BakerNathan Lowe
126126126

To Score Three or More Goals (cont.)

 

Yaser AsprillaDaniel JohnsonEdo Kayembe
126151151

To Score Three or More Goals (cont.)

 

Jun-Ho BaeSead HaksabanovicIsmael Kone
151151201

To Score Three or More Goals (cont.)

 

Josh LaurentMehdi LerisNikola Jojic
201201201

To Score Three or More Goals (cont.)

 

Tom Dele-BashiruKi-Jana HoeverBen Pearson
201351501

To Score Three or More Goals (cont.)

 

Ben WilmotCiaran ClarkEnda Stevens
501501501

To Score Three or More Goals (cont.)

 

Francisco SierraltaJake LivermoreJamal Lewis
501501501

To Score Three or More Goals (cont.)

 

James MorrisJeremy NgakiaJordan Thompson
501501501

To Score Three or More Goals (cont.)

 

Junior TchamadeuLuke McNallyLynden Gooch
501501501

To Score Three or More Goals (cont.)

 

Matthew PollockMichael RoseRyan Andrews
501501501

To Score Three or More Goals (cont.)

 

Ryan PorteousWesley HoedtWouter Burger
501501501

Own Goal

YesNo
131.04

To Win From Behind

Watford to win from behindStoke to win from behind
1015

To Win to Nil

Watford to win to nilStoke to win to nil
3.46

To Win Either Half

Watford to win either halfStoke to win either half
1.6152.2

To Win Both Halves

Watford to win both halvesStoke to win both halves
715

To Score in Both Halves

Watford to score in both halvesStoke to score in both halves
3.55.5

To Score a Penalty

Watford to score a penaltyStoke to score a penalty
68

To Miss a Penalty

Watford to miss a penaltyStoke to miss a penalty
1923

Alternative Corners

Over 5.00Exactly 5.00Under 5.00
1.041921

Alternative Corners (cont.)

 

Over 6.00Exactly 6.00Under 6.00
1.0831513

Alternative Corners (cont.)

 

Over 7.00Exactly 7.00Under 7.00
1.182118

Alternative Corners (cont.)

 

Over 8.00Exactly 8.00Under 8.00
1.33394.5

Alternative Corners (cont.)

 

Over 9.00Exactly 9.00Under 9.00
1.5718.53.25

Alternative Corners (cont.)

 

Over 11.00Exactly 11.00Under 11.00
2.58.51.8

Alternative Corners (cont.)

 

Over 12.00Exactly 12.00Under 12.00
3.49.51.5

Alternative Corners (cont.)

 

Over 13.00Exactly 13.00Under 13.00
4.5111.3

Alternative Corners (cont.)

 

Over 14.00Exactly 14.00Under 14.00
6.5131.182

Alternative Corners (cont.)

 

Over 15.00Exactly 15.00Under 15.00
10171.111

Alternative Corners (cont.)

 

Over 16.00Exactly 16.00Under 16.00
13211.063

Alternative Corners (cont.)

 

Over 17.00Exactly 17.00Under 17.00
19231.03

Corners 2-Way

Over 10.50Under 10.50
1.9091.8

Team Corners

Watford – Over 5.50Watford – Under 5.50
1.7272

Team Corners

Stoke – Over 4.50Stoke – Under 4.50
21.727

Race to 3 Corners

WatfordStokeNeither
1.5332.37551

Card Handicap

Watford 0.00Tie – Stoke 0.00Stoke 0.00
2.53.62.3

Alternative Card Handicap

Watford -2.00Tie – Stoke 2.00Stoke 2.00
1071.143

Alternative Card Handicap (cont.)

 

Watford -1.00Tie – Stoke 1.00Stoke 1.00
4.754.51.444

Alternative Card Handicap (cont.)

 

Watford 1.00Tie – Stoke -1.00Stoke -1.00
1.5334.3334.333

Alternative Card Handicap (cont.)

 

Watford 2.00Tie – Stoke -2.00Stoke -2.00
1.1826.58.5

Team Cards

Watford – Over 1.50
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