Goals and Highlights: Watford 0-3 Leeds United in Premier League 2022

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Leeds United beat Watford 3-0 to extend their unbeaten streak and move further away from the relegation zone. 

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— Leeds United (@LUFC) April 9, 2022

Last minutes of the game, Leeds United are within a whisker of another win over Watford

Goal! Watford 0, Leeds United 2. Rodrigo (Leeds United) left footed shot from the centre of the box.

Offside, Watford. João Pedro tries a through ball, but Ismaïla Sarr is caught offside.

Attempt missed. Ismaïla Sarr (Watford) right footed shot from the centre of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by João Pedro.

Imrân Louza (Watford) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

Attempt saved. Moussa Sissoko (Watford) header from very close range is saved.

The second half begins between Watford and Leeds United, the visiting team is up by the minimum difference.

The first half ends, Watford is down by the minimum difference against Leeds United. 

Attempt missed. Juraj Kucka (Watford) right footed shot from the right side of the box is too high following a set piece situation.

This is how Raphinha sent the ball into the back of the net after a left-footed shot. 

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Goal! Watford 0, Leeds United 1. Raphinha (Leeds United) left footed shot from outside the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Daniel James.

Attempt missed. Imrân Louza (Watford) left footed shot from outside the box from a direct free kick.

Attempt missed. Luke Ayling (Leeds United) header from the centre of the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Stuart Dallas with a cross following a corner.

Attempt missed. Luke Ayling (Leeds United) right footed shot from the left side of the box.

Corner kick, Leeds United. Conceded by Hassane Kamara.

Watford hosts Leeds United at Vicarage Road in the continuation of the 32nd Premier League matchday action.

In a couple of minutes we will start with the broadcast of Watford FC vs Leeds United from Vicarage Road, matchday 32 of the Premier League. 

FC Watford have failed to win in 17 of their last 19 home games.
FC Watford hornets have received less than 2 yellow cards in 15 of their last 16 home matches. A team that respects fair play. 
Watford FC have conceded a goal in each of their last 14 home matches in a row.

Leeds United have conceded in each of their last 17 away games in a row in the Premier League.
Leeds United cannot score more than 2 goals in 8 of their last 9 away games in Premier League.
Leeds United's defensive saga has conceded in the second half in 8 of their last 9 away Premier League games.
Leeds United have failed to get more than 4.5 shots on target in 6 of their last 7 Premier League away games.

On the other hand, Leeds United have gone from strength to strength in the last three matchdays, taking 7 points out of a possible 9, which have helped them to climb up the table and move away from the relegation zone for now: 2-1 with Norwich, 3-2 with Wolverhampton and 1-1 with Southampton. Thanks to this performance, Marsh's pupils strengthened their position in the standings, moving away from the relegation zone by six points.

This is the starting lineup that Leeds United will send to the field in their quest to keep winning and extend their unbeaten streak to four games without defeat

As of today, Watford is one of the contenders for relegation to the Championship. After playing 30 matches, the Hornets only got points out of 22, and are currently in the penultimate place in the standings. The situation is not critical as 17th place has only 3 points more than them, however, they still need to be able to win and not keep losing points as it could cost them dearly with only 6 games left in the season. 

These are the 11 men Watford send out for the win today at Vicarage Road

Their most recent encounter dates back to the previous year of the current season, in that match it was Leeds United (when they were coached by Marcelo Bielsa) who won by the minimum difference at home. Now, they will look to achieve the same score, however, Watford will not let them have it so easy as they will defend their home with tooth and nail. 

The wait is over in England, the Premier League is back in full action with the match between Watford and Leeds United at Vucarage Road. Both teams are at the bottom of the table and will fight to get three golden points and continue climbing positions at the end of the season. 

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This is the start time of the game Watford vs Leeds United of 9th April in several countries:

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He is one of the most unbalanced players that Marcelo Bielsa has in the Leeds United squad, Raphinha will be the player to watch for this match. Currently, the Brazilian has 3,183 minutes played with the Leeds jersey which is distributed in 40 games played, 11 goals scored, 9 assists and 6 yellow cards. Raphinha could tip the balance in favor of Leeds at any time and give a blow of authority at home.

Moussa Sissoko has become a fundamental piece of Watford's midfield, the Frenchman has played 1,601 minutes in the campaign and assisted on one occasion, he also has 3 yellow cards and in most of the matches he has stood out for being the captain of the team. For this match, Sissoko will have to be more than that because they have to get the three points if they want to get out of the relegation zone.

I. Meslier; S. Dallas, D. Llorente, L. Cooper, P. Struijk; K. Philliphs, A. Forshaw; Rapahel, Rodrigo, J. Harrison; D. James.

D. Bachmann; K. Femenia, C. Kabasele, Samir, H. Kamara; T. Cleverly, E. Kayembe, M. Sissoko; E. Dennis, J. King, J. Pedro.

Watford and Leeds United have met on a total of 26 occasions (11 wins for Watford, 6 draws and 9 wins for Leeds) where the balance is slightly in favor of the Watford side. In terms of goals, both teams usually score against each other, with Watford scoring 46 goals and Leeds United 31. Their last meeting dates back to matchday 7 of the current campaign where Leeds beat Watford by the minimum.

Vicarage Road, a soccer stadium located in Watford (Hertfordshire, England), which hosts the home soccer matches of Watford F.C. of the Premier League. Its current capacity can accommodate 21,577 fans.

The first game under floodlights at Vicarage Road was played in 1953, when the lights were installed above the Main Stand. These were replaced in 1960, with four pylons being built at the corners of the ground. Currently the floodlights are mounted on top of the Vicarage Road and Rookery Positions.

On the other hand, Leeds United comes into this match positioned out of the Premier League relegation zone, however, the pressure remains strong on the team since after being left without Marcelo Bielsa at the helm, Leeds is sailing in mysterious waters in the hope of reaching the goal of being saved from relegation. Currently, they are in 16th place overall with 30 points that have been the product of 7 wins, 9 draws and 15 defeats, also, in the statistics they average 35 goals for and 68 against, a situation that leaves them with a difference of -33 goals.

Watford will have to get their act together for the end of the season as they are at risk of finishing in the last places of the general table, so if so, the Golden boys would be back in the English Silver League. They are currently in 18th place with 22 points from 6 wins, 4 draws and 20 defeats so far this season. Likewise, in the statistics, they average a total of 29 goals for and 57 against, a situation that leaves them with a -28 goal difference in their position.

The 2021-22 season is beginning to reach the final round in England, the overall table is beginning to tighten with the closing of the championship, with it, the drama of relegation begins to take shape in the last teams in the table. For Watford and Leeds United it is essential to start having a good close where they take advantage of all the remaining games to get points because a defeat could cost them dearly with the relegation to the Football League Championship.

The Watford vs Leeds United match will be played at Vicarage Road, in Watford, England. The kick-off is scheduled at 10:00 pm ET.

My name is Luis Miguel and I will be your host for this game. We will provide you with pre-game analysis, roster updates, and news as it happens live here on VAVEL.