It is match day 20 and the premier league is just getting better with every game that has been played. The next focus would be on Watford against Newcastle as both would battle to take all three points today. Watford would be hoping to continue their good form which saw them beat both Cardiff and West Ham. Newcastle would be looking for ways in which they can make their play much more consistent as they would realize that is the only way to make a difference. However, they would know that Watford would not be an easy match and would be preparing for the challenge which lies ahead.

Newcastle would be coming into this match on the back of a heavy loss to Liverpool. However, they would look back at good results against Huddersfield and Fulham to boost their morale. Losing at Liverpool ended what would be a four-match unbeaten run in the league so far this season. They would be looking to make it 5 matches unbeaten except the match with Liverpool.

When it comes to form, both teams appear to be evenly matched. Watford has a lukewarm run of form of recent. They have won two matches out of six. The remaining matches have ended in three losses and a single draw. They would be itching to increase their tally when they meet with the Benitez’s men on Saturday. Newcastle on the other hand, have even fared worse than Watford. They have only won one game in their last six. The remaining games have ended in three losses and two draws. It is definitely not the recent run of form Newcastle. Their recent history with Watford would nothing to encourage them. In their last three recent games, they have lost twice to Watford. However, in the overall history, Newcastle just edges Watford out with eight wins in total against the seven wins which have been recorded by Watford. It is important to remember the stakes are high for Newcastle coming into this. They are just five points off the relegation zone and would be desperate to avoid it. It is also important to remember that the last time both teams met was earlier this season. Newcastle won that game thanks to a goal from Ayoze.

Line-Ups

Both teams would not be expected to make many changes to the lineups that started their other matches as they would be looking to get crucial points from this game. For Watford, they would be hoping their home advantage together with their better form would be enough to propel them up against this Newcastle side. Newcastle would be hoping that their big stars come to the fore in this match and that their tactic works to perfection when they meet on Saturday.

The time for the match is 3 pm London time and it would be played at Vicarage Road in the town of Watford. Watford against Newcastle promises to be an interesting affair and both teams would be expected to give it their best.