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Watford vs Southampton: TV channel, live stream, team news & prediction

By Craig Vickers

Watford entertain Southampton at Vicarage Road
Watford entertain Southampton at Vicarage Road / Michael Regan/Catherine Ivill/Getty Images
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Watford will go in search of a consecutive victories in the Premier League for the first time this season when they welcome Southampton to Vicarage Road.

Claudio Ranieri got the performance he wanted from his players last weekend against Everton, with a Josh King hat-trick propelling the Hornets to victory at Goodison Park.

Southampton, meanwhile, were left to rue their missed chances in a 2-2 draw with Burnley at home, although they will be bouyed by the return of captain James Ward-Prowse from suspension.

Here's everything you need to know about the game.

How to watch Watford vs Southampton on TV/live stream

When is kick off? Saturday 30 October, 15:00 (BST)
Where is the match being played? Vicarage Road
TV channel/live stream? Final Score (BBC - UK), Soccer Saturday (Sky Sports - UK), fuboTV (US)
Highlights? Sky Sports YouTube channel (5.15pm - UK), Match of the Day (BBC - UK)
Referee? Peter Bankes
VAR? Graham Scott

Watford team news

Emmanuel Dennis
Dennis will miss out through suspension / Matthew Ashton - AMA/GettyImages

Emmanuel Dennis is suspended for Watford following an accumulation of yellow cards, and the game will come too soon for injured duo Francisco Sierralta and Christian Kabasele.

Peter Etebo is a long-term injury casualty while Kiko Femenia is doubtful with a knock to the hip. Danny Rose is available after picking up a minor calf problem.

Southampton team news

James Ward-Prowse
Ward-Prowse will return for Southampton / Marc Atkins/GettyImages

James Ward-Prowse is available for Southampton after completing his suspension following his sending off against Chelsea.

Mohamed Elyounoussi underwent an operation on his hand at the beginning of the week, although he stands a chance of being fit in time for the trip to Hertfordshire.

Armando Broja missed out against Chelsea last week because he was ineligible against his parent club but would have been absent anyway through injury. He is still out.

Watford vs Southampton predicted lineups

Watford (4-1-4-1): Foster; Ngakia, Cathcart, Troost-Ekong, Masina; Sissoko; Sarr, Kucka, Tufan, Cucho; King

Southampton (4-4-2): McCarthy; Livramento, Bednarek, Salisu, Perraud; Armstrong, Ward-Prowse, Romeu, Redmond; Adams, Armstrong

Watford vs Southampton head-to-head record

Danny Ings, Stuart Armstrong, Nathan Redmond, James Ward-Prowse
Southampton ran out 3-1 winners in the previous meeting between these sides / Robin Jones/GettyImages

Watford have lost in their previous two meetings with Southampton, which both came in their relegation campaign of 2019/20.

In fact, the last time the Hornets tasted victory over Southampton was back in 2017, with goals from Abdoulaye Doucoure and Daryl Janmaat firing Watford to victory.

Watford vs Southampton score prediction

Results this term suggest Watford are a vastly better side on the road than at Vicarage Road, which is expected given the pacey threats they boast on the counter-attack.

They shipped five in their previous home outing against Liverpool and although a similar scoreline is unlikely, they do look vulnerable defensively.

Southampton's profiligacy has undermined them this season, but it's always more promising to be creating the chances than not.

Prediction: Watford 1-2 Southampton

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