Watford v Chelsea betting tips: Ranieri reunion once again

Preview and odds for Wednesday’s match

Claudio Ranieri lost to one of his former clubs at the weekend and now faces another as we pick out some Watford v Chelsea betting tips.

The Hornets start the midweek round of matches just two places above the relegation zone after losing 4-2 at Leicester on Sunday and life gets even tougher for the Watford boss and his players this week as they host Chelsea and Manchester City in the space of four days.

Wednesday’s match at Vicarage Road kicks off at 7.30pm and is live on Amazon Prime.

Watford v Chelsea match odds

Watford have already defied the odds with their recent victory against Manchester United and October’s win at Everton and are very much the underdogs again here.

The Hornets are 9/1 for a fifth win of the season and 23/10 to avoid defeat, with the draw 4/1.

Chelsea have dropped points in two of their last three games, having been held to 1-1 draws at Stamford Bridge by both Burnley and Manchester United, so there is some hope for the hosts.

The Blues have won five out of six on their travels, though, with the only blemish being a creditable 1-1 draw at title rivals Liverpool.

Chelsea are 4/11 for the victory and given they have kept clean sheets in nine of their 10 league wins this season, an away win to nil looks worth the extra risk in Watford v Chelsea betting tips at 23/20.