Watford VS Sunderland – Match Preview & Prediction

Another sold out away end travel to Vicarage Road, as the lads look to build on their hard-fought victory over Middlesbrough last time out.

Chris Rigg scored an outrageous back-heeled goal to secure all 3 points against Middlesbrough at The Stadium of Lights last week.

Sunderland’s victory over Middlesbrough also meant that it is Sunderland’s best start to a season in the second-tier, winning 5 of their first 6 matches.

The Hornet’s started the season really well, winning all of their first 3 matches in the league, but have since dropped off and failed to win their last 3, losing 2 and drawing 1.

The Black Cats sit 2nd in the Championship, but if Sunderland were to take all 3 points, they could move to the top of the table depending on West Brom’s result against Sheffield Wednesday in one of the early kick offs.

If Watford could rekindle their start of the season form, they could rise as high as 4th in the table.

Tue last time the 2 sides met was back in April at Vicarage road, and The Hornets came out 1-0 winners, but it was their first win over Sunderland in 4 matches.

Watford midfielder, Edo Kayembe has started the season strong, scoring 3 in 5 matches so far this season.

Sunderland all-time record VS Watford – 19W 16D 12L.

Team News

BBC’s Nick Barnes revealed that Dan Ballard and Eliezer Mayenda could miss out due to injury.

Ian Poveda could be in line to feature for the first-team for the first time since his arrival.

New signing Aaron Connolly isn’t expected to feature until after the international break.

Salis Abdul Samed is edging closer to full fitness.

Prediction

Watford 1-3 Sunderland.

Scorers – Jobe X2 and Wilson Isidor.