Liverpool – Watford, Picks and Tips
Liverpool are one of the most in-form teams in Europe's top leagues. The 'Cormorants' took advantage of Manchester City's missteps and closed to within one point of the 'Citizens'. Jurgen Klopp's team can become leaders for a few hours on Saturday if they win the Liverpool-Watford duel. Liverpool's most recent Premier League match was the remaining game against Arsenal on 16 March. "The 'Cormorants' played an excellent game at the Emirates Stadium and won 2-0. Diogo Jota opened the scoring in the 54th minute and Firmino increased the gap in the 62nd minute. Earlier, Liverpool also won 2-0 at Brighton Seagulls. Colombian Luis Diaz scored his second goal for the Cormorants in the 19th minute and Mo Salah added to the difference in the 61st minute from the penalty spot. Liverpool also notched another win against West Ham in early March, 1-0. Klopp's side now have 69 points, one behind Manchester City. In the FA Cup, Liverpool managed to get past Nottingham Forrest in the quarter-finals, 1-0. The only goal was scored by Diogo Jota in the 78th minute. In the semi-finals, Liverpool will play rivals Manchester City.
Watford are fighting to avoid relegation this season. "The 'Wasps' have a slim chance of escaping the bottom three, given their latest results. Roy Hodgson's team will have an extremely difficult task to get at least a draw in the Liverpool-Watford duel. "The 'Wasps' played three weeks ago at Southampton and got three vital points. Watford won in the end thanks to Cucho's double in the 14th and 34th minutes. Elyounoussi reduced the deficit for Soton late in the first half. Watford had previously lost two in a row. Hodgson's side had lost 4-0 at Wolverhampton. Jimenez, Cucho (own goal), Podence and Neves scored the four goals for Wolves. At the same time, the Wasps lost 2-3 against Arsenal. Cucho and Sissoko scored for the hosts, while the guests scored through Odegaard, Saka and Martinelli. Watford are in 18th place in the Premier League with 22 points, three behind 17th-placed Everton.
Our recommendation tip for Liverpool – Watford: LIVERPOOL TO WIN & OVER 3.5 GOALS @ 2.00