Luton v Watford

Luton Town vs Watford Preview

Luton Town slipped to a second defeat in three games before the international break in the Championship after being handed a 2-0 loss away from home at high-flying Sheffield United, while Watford picked up a second win in three games before the break when The Hornets registered a welcome 2-1 home win against Middlesbrough.

Since suffering the massive blow of relegation from the Premier League at the end of last season's top flight campaign, Luton Town have found it difficult to find their feet in the Championship so far this season as The Hatters have managed to capture just two wins from their opening nine games.

Victories against Millwall and Sheffield Wednesday have been overshadowed by being handed five defeats already this term which has seen Luton Town slip to disappointing losses at the hands of Burnley, Preston NE, QPR, Plymouth Argyle and Sheffield United which do not bode well for the hosts in this upcoming clash.

However, the goals market appeals here at Kenilworth Road as five out of Luton Town's nine games overall have resulted in Over 2.5 goals while results on home soil have seen all four of their home matches to date producing three goals or more.

Watford have collected two wins in recent weeks in the Championship which has helped the visitors up into sixth place in the English second tier table thanks to recent victories against Sunderland and Middlesbrough which will give The Hornets a real boost ahead of this trip to Kenilworth Road.

The visitors had started the new Championship season in impressive fashion as Tom Cleverley's side recorded early season victories over Millwall, Stoke City and Derby County respectively.

Recent results though overall have taken something of a nose-dive though as Watford have managed to pick up just two wins in their last six league matches while also being handed three defeats which have come in the shape of losses against the likes of Sheffield United, Norwich City and Preston NE, all of which were inflicted upon Watford away from home.

Indeed, Watford have managed to claim only the one win from their previous eight outings on the road in the Championship but the visitors have also been dealt five defeats within this period as well, suggesting the goals market may be the best option here; six of Watford's last 10 away games have resulted in Over 2.5 goals.

Luton Town v Watford Verdict

Both Luton Town and Watford have been involved in a number of games that have produced three goals or more and given both sides have struggled for consistency of late in the English second tier, the goals market looks the best option for this upcoming Saturday lunchtime fixture as both teams battle it out for the three points.

Therefore, our main bet will be Over 2.5 goals @ 1.72

Other side bets worth considering:

Over 2.5 goals & BTTS Yes @ 2.00

Correct Score: Draw @ 3.20