Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(22) 5 Goals 9 (17)
(11) 8 Assists 11 (12)
(6.5) 6.6 Average Ratings 6.8 (6.5)
25.6 Average Age 24.9
184.9 Average Height (cm) 182.6
(0.8) 0.8 Shots pg 1.4 (1.2)
(51%) 59% Aerial Duel Success 46% (46%)
(0.7) 0.6 Dribbles pg 0.6 (0.9)
(1.3) 1.3 Tackles pg 1.1 (1.2)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Championship.

Missing Players

Watford
Middlesbrough
Player Reason Status Rating
Daniel Bachmann Out 6.55
Francisco Sierralta Out 6.79
Kévin Keben Out 6.02
Jeremy Ngakia Out 6.9
Player Reason Status Rating
Tommy Smith Out N/A
Alex Bangura Out N/A
Darragh Lenihan Out N/A
Dael Fry Out N/A
Jonny Howson Out 6.02
Tommy Conway Out 6.58
Matt Clarke Out 6.99
Lukas Engel Doubtful 6.76

Team News

Watford
Middlesbrough
  • Tom Cleverley expects to have both Tom Dele-Bashiru and Daniel Jebbison fit to play this weekend after they missed out against Preston in midweek.
  • Wing-back Ryan Andrews returned to the matchday squad on Wednesday night, meaning Watford have four injury concerns for the visit of Middlesbrough.
  • No changes are expected from Michael Carrick this weekend after a narrow win against West Brom on Tuesday night.
  • Middlesbrough could be without as many as eight first-team players when they make the trip to Vicarage Road in gameweek nine.

Prediction

  • Watford conceded three goals in the space of 23 second-half minutes on Wednesday night en route to a humbling 3-0 away defeat against Paul Heckingbottom's Preston side.
  • Tom Cleverley's side started the season in fine form but have now claimed just four points from the last 15 available.
  • Hayden Hackney's 73rd-minute goal proved to be the difference on Tuesday night as Middlesbrough left the Hawthorns with all three points following an impressive 1-0 win against West Brom.
  • Michael Carrick's men take on Watford with just one defeat in six and back-to-back wins under their belt.
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