Watford will have the chance to do a double over the Tigers when they visit the KCOM Stadium to face Hull City. Hull has performed better lately under their new manager Marco Silva. Boasting of an excellent home performance, the Tigers would try to continue their dream run at their home ground where they have collected 16 points out of 18 under the tutelage of Silva.
Watford have had a fantastic run of games as they have picked up nine points from the last four matches. Walter Mazzarri’s side will try to score as many points as they can in the remaining matches. Hull is the easiest fixture amongst the lot as they have to face Manchester City and Liverpool later on.
Hull have been hovering above the relegation zone over the past few weeks and a win could change the entire momentum as it would uplift their morale for the rest of the games.
Marco Silva has an impressive record at home as he has won five out of the six games he managed at the KCOM Stadium.
Team News And Predicted Lineups
Hull City
Marco Silva has a selection headache before the match as none of his right-backs is in fit condition. Omar Elabdellaoui has a back injury and is unlikely to feature.
Harry Maguire will once again be called to cover that position. Abel Hernandez and Ahmed Elmohamady might get a place in the starting lineup in this match.
Jakupovic; Robertson, Dawson, Ranocchia, Maguire; Huddlestone, N’Diaye; Grosicki, Elmohamady, Clucas; Niasse.
Watford
Mazzarri has a number of injuries to deal with. Miguel Britos will be returning to the side after serving a two-match suspension. Craig Cathcart is carrying a knee injury and thus cannot take part in this match.
Gomes; Holebas, Prodl, Britos, Janmaat; Doucoure; Cleverley, Capoue, Amrabat, Niang, Deeney.
Key Players
Hull City
Tom Huddlestone
The 30-year-old midfielder will operate from the deep and will try to rotate the pace of the match. He loves to roam forward and if given a chance he would definitely test the Hornets defence with his physical presence.
Watford
TROY DEENEY
Troy Deeney has been the hit man for Mazzarri’s side. The Hornets captain is a beast in the penalty box and is very quick with his feet. He has netted ten times so far and will have the responsibility to lead the team.
