Blackpool vs Watford Match preview

English Championship: Blackpool vs Watford

It`s a crucial game for Watford`s remaining in play-off zone, and also for Blackpool`s status in the League. There`ll be great excitement at Bloomfield Road in one of the most interesting games of the round...

Tangerines in doubts about survival

Blackpool were defeated in Plymouth (0:3) deservingly, to a highly inspirited squad, who fight for prestige and the highest League placement in their recent history. Poor Tangerines` defense and visitors` fast goals easily decided the game. Blackpool won over Wednesday in last round after 8 winless games, but they made it hard on themselves again, after a minor disaster in Plymouth.

Statistics say that manager Simon Grayson`s squad are very unlikely to be relegated, since there`s too many teams off them and there`s only one position for relegation left. It would take wins by all Southamtpon, Leicester and Sheffield Wednesday, and also Coventry gaining one point. Still, Tangerines will give another typical gritty performance and try to surprise somewhat shaken opponent.

Hornets` poor form must stop in Blackpool

Watford`s disastrous shape prolongs with home defeat to Scunthorpe (0:1). The fact that it`s a defeat to one of the relegated teams, speaks enough of Hornets` form at the crucial moment. Once again they were nervous and lacked any ideas and quality, not to mention chances for scoring. Watford`s play-off hopes now also seem hazy and left to a must-win in Blackpool, if they want to preserve their current table status.

Manager Adrian Boothroyd`s side won just 1 of last 13 games, it`s the best way to illustrate their shape. A team aspiring for Premier League simply cannot afford such a sequence. If they lose at Bloomfield Road, there are as much as 4 teams breathing down their necks, waiting for their chance to fill in the empty play-off position.

Betting verdict

It`ll be one of the most exciting games in the final round of this years` Championship, with both sides being under pressure. Neither of the teams are in good shape, and the two things determining our bet are great Watord`s shape when playing away this season and a slightly greater significance this game holds for them. That is why we`ll decide for Hornets, who could win this game due to experience and tactics. Blackpool are unlikely to be relegated even if they lose, so they won`t have motivation factor on their side.

Our tip: Bet 7 on Away win
Odds 2.38 at
Bookmaker: Gamebookers