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Tranmere vs Watford Betting Tips - In form Hornets backed at Birkenhead

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Last updated: 27 Jan 2020

Tolu Shotade 27 Jan 2020

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Watford tipped to advance at the expense of Tranmere in FA Cup replay

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Watford are backed to win FA Cup replay with Tranmere (Getty Images)

Watford are backed to beat Tranmere in a FA Cup third round replay at Prenton Park. The Hornets have been in good form in recent weeks and with Tranmere winless in seven matches, a comfortable away win is on the cards.

Tranmere Form

Tranmere came from behind at Watford to earn a 3-3 draw in the first fixture. Having gone into the break three goals down, efforts from Conner Jennings and Emmanuel Monthe drew them back into the contest before Paul Mullin struck the equaliser three minutes from time.

Micky Mellon's men have not been at their best lately and are without a win in their last seven matches in all competitions. They have also lost their last three home matches, including a 2-1 defeat to Ipswich Town on Saturday.

Tranmere News

Tranmere have no major injuries or suspensions ahead of the visit of Watford. Paul Mullin was an unused substitute in Saturday’s defeat and could return to the starting lineup on Thursday.

Watford Form

Watford played out a 0-0 home draw against Tottenham in a Premier League fixture on Saturday. Nigel Pearson's men looked lively in attack and finished the match with more expected goals (2.15-1.85).

The Hornets will be disappointed with the drawagainst Tramere in the FA Cup as efforts from Tom Dele-Bashiru, Nathaniel Chalobah and Roberto Pereyra were cancelled out. Captain Troy Deeney also missed a penalty.

They head into Thursday’s match unbeaten in their last six matches with 3-0 victories over Aston Villa and Bournemouth among their results.

Nigel Pearson's Watford have scored 2+ goals in four of their last five matches (Getty Images)

Watford News

Argentine winger Ignacio Pussetto could be set to make his full debut after sealing a move from Serie A side Udinese. Daryl Janmaat, Tom Cleverly and Will Hughes remain sidelined with injury while winger Ismaila Sarr is doubtful after going off against Spurs.

Tranmere vs Watford Head to Head

Tranmere have a 5-4 advantage with two draws from 11 previous matches against Watford. Both teams battled to a 3-3 draw in the first fixture at Vicarage Road.

Efforts from Tom Dele-Bashiru, Nathaniel Chalobah and Roberto Pereyra gave the Hornets a three-goal lead but Conner Jennings, Emmanuel Monthe and Paul Mullin pulled Tranmere level.

Tranmere vs Watford Betting Odds

Tranmere are outsiders at home at odds of 6.00 while a draw is priced at 4.33. A win for Watford is valued at odds of 1.50. Having produced over 5.5 goals in the first fixture, a similar outcome is priced at 9.00 with over 4.5 goals set at odds of 4.33.

Over 3.5 goals is paying 3.50 while over 2.5 goals is offered at 1.60 at bet365. Having scored 2+ goals in four of their last five matches, Watford are backed at 2.37 in the -1 handicap market.

Tranmere vs Watford Match Up

Tranmere have struggled in attack lately and have failed to score more than one goal in each of their last six home matches. Conner Jennings has three goals in his last 10 appearances while Paul Mullin has found the net just once in that run.

Watford have spread their goals across several players in recent matches. Captain Troy Deeney has found the net five times in his last eight appearances while Abdoulaye Doucoure, Ismaila Sarr and Roberto Pereyra have also been among the goals.

Tranmere vs Watford Stats

Tranmere have lost their last 3 home matches (all competitions).
Tranmere have conceded 2+ goals in their last 3 home matches (all competitions).
Watford have scored 2+ goals in 4 of their last 5 matches (all competitions).

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Where is Tranmere vs Watford being played?

Tranmere vs Watford will be played at Prenton Park in Birkenhead, England.

When is Tranmere vs Watford being played?

Tranmere vs Watford will be played at 19.45 GMT on Thursday 23 January 2020.

What happened in Tranmere Rovers’ last home match?

Tranmere Rovers suffered a 2-1 defeat against Ipswich Town in their last home match.

Verdict

Tranmere v Watford

Watford are backed to have the upper hand over an out of sorts Tranmere. The Hornets should earn a comfortable victory and are tipped in the -1 handicap market.

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