West Ham vs Watford, Premier League preview: Prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, h2h, team news, odds

West Ham and Watford clash at London Stadium this evening in a crucial contest in the fight for Premier League survival.

Both sides currently sit three points above the relegation zone, with West Ham one spot higher due to a superior goal difference.

A win for either team in this huge six-pointer would be enormous in the battle against the drop, while the losers would remain in the sights of Aston Villa and a Bournemouth side who thrashed Leicester before giving a spirited display against Manchester City at the Etihad.

West Ham have lost only one of their last four matches and sealed Norwich's relegation with a thumping, Michail Antonio-inspired 4-0 win at Carrow Road last weekend, while Watford claimed back-to-back home victories over the Canaries and Newcastle.

Date, time and venue

West Ham vs Watford is scheduled for an 8pm BST kick-off on Friday, July 17, 2020.

There will be no fans in attendance at London Stadium due to government guidelines following the coronavirus outbreak.

How to watch

TV channel: West Ham vs Watford will be shown live on Sky Sports' Premier League and Main Event channels and is available via Now TV with a day pass for £9.99, or a three-month pass on offer for £25.

Live stream: Sky Sports subscribers can stream the match online via SkyGo and the SkyGo app, with a mobile month pass available for £5.99.

Team news

Felipe Anderson could feature for West Ham for the first time since last month's 2-0 defeat by Tottenham after recovering from a hamstring injury, but the game is likely to come too soon for Robert Snodgrass, who is back in light training following a back problem.

Sebastien Haller is fit again, while captain Mark Noble could make his 500th Hammers appearance on Friday night.

As for Watford, captain and talisman Troy Deeney is eager to continue playing through a knee injury after his key brace of penalties against Newcastle, but Gerard Deulofeu, Daryl Janmaat (both knee) and Isaac Success (Achilles) all remain sidelined.

Prediction: West Ham 1-1 Watford

Both sides will approach this potentially pivotal fixture in high spirits following recent upturns in form, with West Ham's only blip coming in the form of a 1-0 home defeat by Burnley.

David Moyes' side possess the third worst home record in the division, while only Aston Villa and Norwich have collected fewer points on the road this season than Watford.

The stakes are high and it is easy to see a cagey and tense affair that ends in a low-scoring draw.

Head to head (h2h) history and results

West Ham have won six of the previous 13 Premier League meetings between these two sides, including a 3-1 victory at Vicarage Road in August when record signing Haller notched twice.

Watford have won five of the games - most recently a 4-1 thumping on home soil in May 2019 - to go along with two draws.

Betting odds and tips

• West Ham to win: 7/5

• Watford to win: 13/5

• Draw: 85/40

Odds courtesy of Betfair Exchange. Click here to find out more.

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