Brighton produced a stirring comeback to win at Turf Moor last weekend although we think the bookies might be overrating their chances of victory in this clash. Graham Potter’s team continue to lack firepower and it will be interesting to see whether the Seagulls are able to strengthen in that department before the transfer window closes.
Neal Maupay did find the net against Burnley and perhaps the Frenchman can surpass double figures this term, although there’s not a great deal of ammunition at the AMEX Stadium and it’s easy to oppose the Sussex side despite the fact that they are facing one of the newly-promoted teams.
On paper, Watford might be beatable opponents although there was plenty to like about a 3-2 win over Aston Villa and it will be interesting to see whether Ismaila Sarr can pose problems from that wide right position which actually saw the Villans change their left-back halfway through that encounter.
Xisco Munoz will encourage his side to continue roving forward and we think there is merit in backing Watford on the Asian Handicap betting market, with the Hornets looking like an attractive proposition with half a goal start considering a point will satisfy their needs.
BETTING VERDICT
Watford +0.5