Big Match Breakdown: Watford v West Ham United

Pair face-off on Super Sunday

Watford host West Ham United this afternoon in the Premier League’s only Super Sunday clash.

David Moyes will take charge of the Hammers for the very first time following the sacking of Slaven Bilic just under a fortnight ago.

A match against Marco Silva’s Hornets will be a tough test for the Scot who returns to the dugout after relegation with Sunderland last season.

Bringing you all the stats, team news and tips, Coral are on hand with another big match breakdown…

Head-to-head

Recent head-to-head meetings point towards a Watford win. The Hornets went unbeaten across both fixtures last season and have only lost twice to the Hammers in the last 10 matches between the pair.

Andre Ayew rescued a point for the Irons on their last trip to Vicarage Road in February of last season. However, Marco Silva’s men were victorious at the London Stadium. Odion Ighalo, Troy Deeney, Etienne Capoue and Jose Holebas were all on the scoresheet as the Hertfordshire side recovered from 2-0 down to pick up an impressive 4-2 win.

In terms of the overall record between the pair, it’s West Ham that hold the advantage. The East Londoners have won 41 games against the Hornets since the teams first met in 1898.

However, Moyes’ new side haven’t won in the top-division at Vicarage Road since 2000, when Steve Lomas and Paulo Wanchope were on the scoresheet.

The likely XIs

Watford could be without a whole host of first-team names for this afternoon’s match. Roberto Pereyra, Younes Kaboul and Sebastian Prodl are all doubts, while Heurelho Gomes is rated a 50/50 chance. Troy Deeney will serve the second match of a three-game suspension, which will allow Andre Gray and Andre Carrillo to continue in a front-three.