With seventh at stake and a FA Cup semi-final at weekend to come, Watford welcome Fulham to Vicarage Road in a game that could have ratifications at both ends of Premier League table.
Whilst Watford have one eye on Sunday, Fulham know they must avoid defeat otherwise they will join Huddersfield in the Sky Bet Championship next season.
Team news
Embed from Getty ImagesTom Cleverley is Watford’s only absentee as he battles a calf injury.
Fulham could have a host of players available after sitting out Saturday’s home defeat against Manchester City.
Tim Ream and Jean Michael Seri both returned late from international duty but are fully fit for this clash, alongside Aleksandar Mitrovic is a doubt with an on-going stomach injury.
Marcus Bettinelli and Alfie Mawson meanwhile remain sidelined with knee injuries.
Stat Attack
- Watford are unbeaten in last five meetings with Fulham although their three Premier League clashes in that time all finished as draws (W2, D3).
- Five of Watford’s last seven goals in this fixture has come in the first half.
- Fulham have produced the second highest amount of saves in the Premier League this season, saving 123 shots.
Prediction
Fulham were quite lethargic on Saturday but Man City were a tough ask so I reckon they had one eye on this as a winnable game.
Watford however are tricky to beat at home and with their physical game, I can them getting victory if the Cottagers don’t improve.
Prediction: Watford 2-0 Fulham
Jake predicts: Watford 3-0 Fulham
Result: Watford 4-1 Fulham (Fulham are RELEGATED!!!)