Watford at the start of the season was considered the main favorite to return to the Premier League. At first it was like that, but in the last segment the team showed an uncertain game, earning only 2 points in three rounds. Watford noticeably slowed down when playing in defense, making just childish mistakes in the match with QPR.
Middlesbrough itself has been trying to return to the Premier League in recent years, although the team rarely finds itself in the top-6 zone. Middlesbrough started the current season rather poorly, scoring 6 points in the first six rounds. Although it is worth noting that in the last match Middlesbrough showed a great game against Swansea.
Watford is nominally the favorite today, the team is obliged to score on their home field, but their defensive play now leaves much to be desired. Middlesbrough have only once left the field without scoring goals in six matches, the visitors have no less chances for a goal today either. But we don't think there will be too many goals today, both teams still play quite restrained, rarely breaking the total of 4 goals. We can only bet that both teams will score, but we will slightly increase the risks by betting additionally on the total.
Prediction: both teams to score and 3 goals to be scored or less. We recommend the "BTTS-Yes + Under 3.5" bet, odds 2.19
