West Ham United vs. Watford 2/8/22 Premier League Soccer Pick, Predictions, Odds

West Ham United and Watford face off on Tuesday in an English Premier League showdown at London Stadium. When these two teams faced off on December 28th it was West Ham that won 4-1. West Ham had 57 percent of the possession, and six shots on target, with four of those going in the back of the net. 

West Ham currently sits in 5th place in the standings having picked up 37 points so far this season. West Ham has found a lot of success this season, but they have hit a little snag in their last few games. Two games ago against Leeds United they lost 3-2 and in the last game against Manchester United they lost 1-0. West Ham has scored 41 goals total while their defense has given up 31 goals total. Michail Antonio has been the top player for West Ham scoring eight goals and six goals. Jarrod Bowen has also been good, scoring six goals and adding three assists. 

On the other side of this matchup is Watford who currently sits in 18th place in the standings having picked up 15 points. Over the last three games, Watford has picked up two points total. In the last game against Burnley, Watford had five shots on goal, but they couldn’t find the back of the net and that led to the 0-0 victory. Watford has scored 23 goals total while their defense has given up 40 goals total. Emmanuel Dennis has been the top player for Watford scoring eight goals and adding five assists. 

West Ham hasn’t been as strong the last few games, but they are facing an awful Watford team, and that is going to be the difference in this game. Look for West Ham to score at least three goals and that will be enough for them to get the job done. Back West Ham -1.5 to cash.