Southampton vs Watford Prediction & Betting Tips (6 February)

In this FA Cup, Southampton first easily dismissed Walsall 4-0 before drawing at Watford 1-1 and forcing a replay of this round of 16, which will be played at home this time. Relegated from the Premier League last summer, the Saints aim to go back straight away. The hope is real since they are currently 2nd in the Championship. Full of confidence, Southampton have not lost a league match since September. After sharing the points at Norwich 1-1, Adam Armstrong's partners took turns winning against Sheffield Wednesday 4-0, Swansea 1-3 and Rotherham last weekend 0-2. For his introduction in This FA Cup, Watford had a lot of difficulty getting rid of a resident of the National League 5th division, Chesterfield 2-1.

Subsequently, the Hornets failed to take advantage of the support of their fans to dismiss Southampton 1-1. In the Championship, they are today in 11th place in the ranking with 4 points out of 6th place, the last qualifying seat for the accession play-offs. Watford is unfortunately letting points slip away these days, as evidenced by the only success acquired during the last 7 days, for 4 draws and 2 defeats. Last weekend, Jamal Lewis' teammates disappointed again by losing at home to Cardiff 0-1.

Southampton still records the withdrawals of the usual replacements Bree, Larios (defenders) and Stewart (forward). In addition, still concerned by the CAN with Nigeria, the senior midfielder Aribo is still absent. Finally, the winger passed through Rennes Sulemana is uncertain this week. Very influential this season, attackers Adam Armstrong (15 goals and 11 assists in the Championship) and Che Adams (8 goals in the Championship) should start and leave French hopeful Sekou Mara (2 goals in the Championship) on the bench. This winter, promising attacking midfielder Carlos Alcaraz signed for Juventus. On the other hand, the Saints have been reinforced with the arrivals from Bournemouth of midfielder Rothwell and winger Brooks. For Watford, defender Ngakia remains stuck in the infirmary this week.

Eliminated in the quarter-finals of the Asian Cup last weekend, the important Japanese midfielder Edo Kayembe is, for his part, uncertain. Author of an interesting start to the season, Danish striker Rajovic has been less visible in recent weeks. He still remains the club's top scorer with 8 goals. At the left-back position, former Magpie Jamal Lewis takes his place. The winter marcato allowed the Hornets to strengthen themselves by grabbing striker Dennis (Nottingham Forest) and permanently purchasing playmaker Chakvetadze (La Gantoise). In the opposite direction, attacking midfielder Louza (Nantes) left as did striker Healey (Huddersfield).