Chelsea v Watford Betting Tips and Predictions – Boxing Day

Chelsea v Watford betting tips and predictions for the Boxing Day Premier League fixture including an anytime goalscorer tip and the best odds for our bets.

 

The festivity continues as the annual Boxing Day football fixtures take centre stage with a full Premier League fixture list and our football tips here come from Chelsea v Watford.

 

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Chelsea v Watford Predictions

 

Two contrasting seasons so far for Chelsea and Watford has brought about an extra edge to this London Derby, therefore the double chance offering of a draw or Watford to win priced at 15/8 with Paddy Power is certainly worth a look.

 

This time last year Chelsea were sitting merrily at the top of the table, losing only won game in that run, oh how time flies in football. The Jose Mourinho saga finally ended last week and it’s been confirmed that Dutchman Guus Hiddink will be in charge until the end of the season.

 

The ex-Netherlands boss has a past with Chelsea having taking the reins on a temporary basis in 2009 and if his previous record is to go by (W16 D5 L1), The Blues might just be able to salvage their season.

 

Its only December and Watford have already equalled their best points tally in the Premier League (28), this gives an insight into just how well The Hornets have been performing in the league. Having won their last four on the bounce, Quique Flores men have been defying the odds and currently lie in a European spot (7th).

 

After dispatching Liverpool 3-0 with ease last week, Watford have proven that they’re no easy opponent and scoring in their last eight consecutive games is a further vindication of what sting The Hornets can offer.

 

If this match was a couple of weeks ago, I would’ve leaned more favourably towards a draw or even Watford to snatch a win. However, after watching Chelsea win last week against Sunderland, the shackles seem to be off and a sense of freedom surrounding the players was quite evident on the pitch.

 

For my football betting tips this weekend I believe Chelsea will have enough quality to edge their opponents but with Watford’s firepower I do see them making a game of it. That’s why I’m backing a winning return for Guus Hiddink and BTTS best priced at 12/5 with William Hill for my Chelsea v Watford predictions.

 

Seven out of the last eight matches in all competitions between both these two clubs has witnessed over 2.5 goals per game and I believe that trend will carry on.

 

Whilst Chelsea have scored in 13 of their 17 league games so far, Watford pose one of the deadliest upfront partnerships in Troy Deeney and Odion Ighalo. Ighalo has been terrific all season and the Nigerians form has hit new heights by scoring in his last four consecutive matches bringing the strikers tally to 12 league goals. With Chelsea’s ability to score at any time and the attacking prowess Watford possess, there’s sure to be goals in this game.

 

My second Chelsea v Watford betting tip is over 2.5 goals best priced at 31/40 with Bet Victor.

 

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For my final Premier League prediction, I’m backing Diego Costa to find the net for a first goalscorer bet despite the Brazilian not scoring since late November. With only three league goals to his name, it’s been quite clear that Costa hasn’t been anywhere near the standard that saw him hit 20 league goals last campaign.

 

However, if last week’s performance at Stamford Bridge is to go by, things could be looking up for Costa, as there were signs that the Brazilian might get back to scoring sooner rather than later. With creativity in abundance throughout the Chelsea team with the likes of Willian, Oscar and Fabregas in midfield, there will certainly be chances for Costa to score against Watford.

 

My final Premier League prediction for Chelsea v Watford is Diego Costa to score anytime priced at 13/10 with Stan James.

 

Chelsea v Watford Betting Tips

Chelsea to win and both teams to score – best odds at 12/5 with William Hill – BET HERE.

Chelsea v Watford over 2.5 goals – best odds priced at 31/40 on Bet Victor – BET HERE.

Diego Costa to score anytime – best odds at 13/10 with Stan James – BET HERE.

 

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