2020-21 Championship – Derby vs Watford Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When does Derby vs Watford kick off? Friday 16th October, 2020 – 19:45 (UK)
Where is Derby vs Watford being played? Pride Park Stadium, Derby
Where can I get tickets for Derby vs Watford? This match will be played without spectators
What TV channel is Derby vs Watford on in the UK? Sky Sports have the rights to Championship matches in the UK, so it is worth checking their schedule
Where can I stream Derby vs Watford in the UK? If televised, subscribers can stream the match live on Sky Go
THE TEAM NEWS
DERBY
Predicted line-up (5-4-1): Marshall; Byrne, Evans, Davies, Clarke, Buchanan; Holmes, Knight, Shinnie, Jozwiak; Rooney
Unavailable: Bielik (Injured), Ibe (Injured), Sibley (Injured), Waghorn (Injured)
Questionable: Lawrence (Injured)
WATFORD
Predicted line-up (3-5-2): Foster; Cathcart, Kabasele, Wilmot; Ngakia, Garner, Chalobah, Cleverley, Kiko Femenia; Sema, Joao Pedro
Unavailable: Deeney (Injured), Dele-Bashiru (Injured), Gray (Injured), Hughes (Injured), Masina (Injured), Perica (Suspended), Success (Injured),
Questionable: Capoue (Injured)
THE PREDICTION
Despite Derby’s impressive 0-1 win away to Norwich before the international break, rumours have started to swirl around manager Phillip Cocu’s future at Pride Park. Hardly the ideal preparation before the visit of Watford, who also have a question mark hanging over them ahead of this game, with star player Ismaila Sarr apparently being courted by Premier League clubs with an eye on a deadline day signing. However, the Hornets have the strength in depth to cope without Sarr if need be and against a Rams side who have lost their opening two home Championship games without scoring, Vladimir Ivic’s men will be expected to pick up the three points here.