What to expect in Tottenham Hotspur vs Watford in the Premier League

By Aaron Coe | Aug 29, 2021

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PACOS DE FERREIRA, PORTUGAL – AUGUST 19: Bryan Gil of Tottenham Hotspur in action during the UEFA Conference League Play-Off Leg One match between FC Pacos De Ferreira and Tottenham Hotspur at Estadio da Mata Real on August 19, 2021, in Pacos de Ferreira, Portugal. (Photo by Jose Manuel Alvarez/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images) /

Expect several goals on Sunday

Besides being the only team to have not yet dropped points on this young Premier League season, Tottenham is also the only team to not concede as of yet. Whether or not the Spurs concede to Watford the fans should expect some goals.

In the two matches that Watford has played this season, there have been 7 goals, with the Hornets. Watford did manage to score three goals against Aston Villa but they have conceded two goals in both their matches. that trend is likely to continue on Sunday as the Spurs should have ample opportunities to score and Watford is likely to have one or two themselves.

Tottenham should take it to Watford in the end

Expect Watford to end up packing in deep and trying to hit Sarr and Dennis on the counter. This will put a premium on good possession in tight spaces, something the Spurs have been improving on. The real question is if the Spurs can keep another clean sheet more than if they will score.

Ultimately, Tottenham is a better team than Watford and should win on Sunday. Likely the Hornets will have a few turnovers that lead to some big goal-scoring chances for Tottenham, which Harry Kane and the team should capitalize on, leading to the dream 3-0 start we all want to see.

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