Watford have a tough task as they face Arsenal in the Premier League and we have all the key information you need to know ahead of kick off.
The game is a huge one for both sides. Watford need a win to help them in their relegation battle, whilst victory for Arsenal would see them be favourites to finish fourth in the division.
With so much at stake for both sides, this upcoming match will most likely be nervy, but we should see a fair few goals.
Arsenal managed to pick up the win earlier on in the season against the Hornets, and Mikel Arteta will be hopeful that the same happens this weekend.
Here is everything you need to know about Watford vs Arsenal:
Date
For those wondering, Watford vs Arsenal will take place on Sunday 6th March 2022 at Vicarage Road. The match will kick off at 2:00pm UK time.
How To Watch
Football fans in England who cannot attend the game will be over the moon to hear that Watford vs Arsenal will be televised live on Sky Sports. Coverage will start from 1:00pm.
Live Stream
If you are looking to live stream the Premier League match, you can do so via the Sky Sports streaming service or with your NOW TV subscription. A day pass is available for £9.99
You need to have an account or a day pass to access the live stream, so make sure you have everything you need prior to kick-off.
Team News
Promising Arsenal midfielder Emile Smith Rowe faces a late fitness test following an illness, whilst defender Takehiro Tomiyasu has a calf injury, which could rule him out again.
Meanwhile, Watford players Kiko Femenia and Ismaila Sarr face late fitness tests, whilst Nicolas Nkoulou and Peter Etebo will miss the match.
Predicted Watford XI: Foster; Ngakia, Cathcart, Samir, Kamara; Cleverley, Sissoko, Louza; Sarr, Dennis, King
Predicted Arsenal XI: Ramsdale; Cedric, White, Gabriel, Tierney; Odegaard, Partey; Saka, Martinelli, Smith Rowe; Lacazette
Head to Head
This upcoming match will be the 15th in the Premier League between the two sides. Arsenal have won 12, and Watford have won two. There has been one draw between the two sides.
Last five meetings in all competitions:
- 29th September 2018: Arsenal 2-0 Watford
- 15th April 2019: Watford 0-1 Arsenal
- 15th September 2019: Watford 2-2 Arsenal
- 26th July 2020 Arsenal 3-2 Watford
- 7th November 2021: Arsenal 1-0 Watford
Odds
The betting markets have Arsenal as the favourites, and understandably so.
- Watford to win: 21/4
- Draw: 3/1
- Arsenal to win: 8/15
Prediction
The two sides picked up some positive results in their last Premier League fixture, and with Arsenal looking strong, we expect them to be able to pick up the win against Watford.
Prediction: Watford 1-3 Arsenal
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