WAT vs MIDD Dream11 Prediction: In the EFL Championship, Watford will welcome the challenge of Middlesborough at Vicarage Road on Friday night. finished in 19th position in the Premier League last season, the away side claimed 17th spot at the second tier after a late-season surge up the standings. Watford have got another new manager at the helm having controversially parted ways with Nigel Pearson before the Premier League season concluded. Former Maccabi Tel Aviv and PAOK head coach Vladimir Ivic comes to the Championship as a bit of an unknown entity. Middlesbrough are headed by the evergreen and experienced Neil Warnock, who joined the club in mid-June and he will be hoping to mount yet another promotion push to add to his 34-year managerial career achievements.
Date: 12 September, Saturday
Time: 12:15 am IST
Place: Vicarage Road
Form Guide:
WAT: W-W-L-L-L
MIDD: L-W-L-W-W
Head-to-head (Last 5 Matches)
Watford wins: 3
Middlesbrough wins: 0
Draws: 2
Watford Team News
The Hornets got relegated from the Premier League in late July, but judging by the outright odds, they have solid chances to make an express comeback. There were some changes within Watford FC after getting relegated from the EPL. When it comes to departures, all key players like Ismaila Sarr, Troy Deeney, and Etienne Capoue are staying at Vicarage, which surely increases team’s chances for promotion.
Injury update, unavailability
The hosts will be without the service of Andre Gray, Ismaila Sarr and Troy Deeney in this clash.
WAT Playing 11 & Subs (probable)
Foster; Dawson, Kabasele, Wilmot; Ngakia, Chalobah, Cleverley, Estupinan; Dele-Bashiru, Quina; Murray
Middlesbrough Team News
Middlesbrough have been stuck in tier two league for years now, so it is extremely hard to predict their ambitions this early. As it stands, boss Neil Warnock has not managed to find replacements for a number of experienced heads who have all left the Riverside Stadium on a free transfer. The pre-season period has been flawless for them though, but not enough to avoid the role of underdog against Watford.
Injury update, unavailability
No injuries or suspension reported.
MIDD Playing 11 & Subs (probable)
Stojanovic; Dijksteel, Hall, Fry; Spence, Howson, Wing, Tavernier, Johnson; Fletcher, Assombalonga
Let’s take a look at the dream 11 prediction for today’s football match
Goalkeeper: Stojanovic
Defenders: Dawson, Kabasele, Fry
Midfielders: Dele-Bashiru, Cleverley, Estupinan, Tavernier
Forwards: Quina, Assombalonga, Murray
Glenn Murray: The 36-year-old striker could be a huge threat upfront and could be the pick for this match.
Britt Assombalonga: The Middlesborough man has scored 40 goals for the club in 122 matches. He could be a good captain choice.
Domingos Quina: The Portuguese attacker is a real threat upfront and he has scored one goal for the club in 12 matches.
Tom Dele-Bashiru: The midfielder has the ability to boss the midfield and deliver important passes makes him a must have pick.
Who will win WAT vs MIDD Today Match Prediction Football
While Middlesborough have gotten a competitive 90 minutes under their belt, they were far from convincing against lower-league opponents. With that in mind, we are backing the home side to get off to a winning start, potentially with a hard-fought win which features a late strike. We predict a 2-0 win for Watford in today match prediction.