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After last year's heartbreak Watford came fast off the blocks with 2 wins against Birmingham and Bournmouth. However after their good start they failed to win the following 3 matches (1L 2D) which happened to be against 3 of the top teams in the league. Today's match against Charlton is a must win for Zola's men as they need to avoid losing too much ground at this early stage. The Hornets are typically a high scoring team and recently have a very good record at home with 2 wins (both with more than 1 goal advantage) and 1 draw this season.
On the contrary, Charlton started slowly with 2 defeats, however a hard earned point at Barnsley and a win against high-flyers Leicester lifted hopes and league position. Last season they ended with one of the best away records in the league and irrespective of this season's negative form are always a danger on the road.
On the whole I feel that Watford are the better team and should win this one. Rather than home advantage or form which as mentioned above cancel out each other, I believe that pure talent is the issue here. The Hornets have a brilliant mix of youth and experience with some international experience in the mix. Charlton's squad is at least 2 notches below. Medium-high stakes on Watford to win by more than 1 goal with asian handicap.
Pick: 1 (AH -1)
Odds: 2.05
Bookmaker: ➾ Bet365
Stake: 8 units
Tipster: ibfm23
| TIPSTER: Ibfm23 | Total profit: +12.76 | Tips won: 13 |
| Country: Malta | Total yield: +5.45% | Tips lost: 16 |
| Speciality: Football | Total picks: 31 | Tips pushed: 2 |
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