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Watford vs Chelsea Betting Tips: Latest odds, team news, preview and predictions

Chelsea visit Vicarage Road to face Watford on Wednesday evening, seeking an immediate return to winning ways after the Blues were beaten at Stamford Bridge for the first time in eight months on Saturday afternoon.

Watford, though, will be in confident mood, for they recorded a hugely impressive 2-0 win against West Ham United at London Stadium at the weekend.

Latest odds

Despite Saturday's setback, Chelsea are chalked up as 13/20 (1.65) favourites with bet365 to bounce back on Boxing Day.

Watford are available at 17/4 (5.25) to beat the Blues, while bet365 offer 11/4 (3.75) that these two teams settle for a share of the spoils.

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Team news

Eden Hazard has been deployed as a false nine in Chelsea's last three league matches, but the Belgian playmaker is likely to be handed a more familiar role here with Alvaro Morata and Olivier Giroud both in contention.

Watford could name the same starting line-up again, with captain Troy Deeney expected to spearhead the home side's attack.

Goals galore?

There have been at least three goals scored in each of Watford's last eight league matches at Vicarage Road and also more than two goals in seven of Chelsea's last eight away games in all competitions.

The 8/11 (1.73) quote from bet365 for more than two goals to be scored could prove popular with punters, and the same firm go 7/10 (1.70) that there are goals at both ends.

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Prediction

Better value, though, could lie in backing more than two goals - and both teams to score.

The Hornets have kept just one clean sheet in their last eight at Vicarage Road, while Chelsea have both scored and conceded in each of their last four away games.

The 21/20 (2.05) quote, then, for more two goals - and goals at both ends - could provide punters with a path to profit on Wednesday night.

Odds correct at time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.

Betting Banner - Best BetOver 2.5 goals and both teams to score at 21/20 (2.05) for a 1pt stake at bet365Bet365 Footer
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