Aston Villa v Watford Betting Tips [21 January 2020]

Only one point separates the relegation-threatened teams Watford and Aston Villa in the English Premier League, ahead of this fixture. While Villa are 18th in the standings with 22 points, Watford are 17th with 23 points.

Villa start this match on the back of a 1-1 draw against Brighton that keeps them static in the relegation zone. The hosts have now lost six of their last nine league games, winning just two and drawing one. It is their defensive record that has sold Villa down the drain so far. They have already conceded 44 goals and only Norwich – who are bottom of the table – have conceded more. The only solace for the home fans is that 14 of their 22 points have come at this venue. That said, Villa have lost three of their last four home matches in the league with only a win against the bottom-placed Norwich saving their run.

Watford are stitching together an inspirational run of form, after being rock-bottom of the league at Christmas time. They have gone unbeaten in six matches now and have managed 14 points during this run. This saw Watford win four matches, including impressive victories over Manchester United, Wolverhampton Wanderers and a goalless draw against Tottenham in their latest match. Regardless of the run, Watford remain the joint-lowest scoring side of the league with just 20 goals to their name. Regardless of their recent form, Watford’s run of form away from home hasn’t been impressive. The visitors have won just once ain their last five Premier League away matches, although that has come in their most recent trip.

Aston Villa have been struggling to move out of the relegation zone, while Watford are making an impressive run out of it. This match could see the two teams fight hard for the full points. The visitors are on a dream run of form and could make it difficult for the hosts.