FA Cup: Fulham vs. Watford Odds, Preview, and Picks (Jan 9)
The third round of the FA Cup gets underway on Thursday, with matches set to take place across the next three days. Fulham have been flying high in the Premier League throughout the 2024-25 season, and Marco Silva will be hopeful of a deep cup run this term. However, Watford are an improving team in the second tier, and they could push the Cottagers close on Thursday.
How To Watch
- When: Saturday, January 4, 2025, at 2:45 PM ET
- Where: Craven Cottage, London, England
- How To Watch: ESPN
Odds
| Match Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Fulham | -334 |
| Draw | +425 |
| Watford | +750 |
Match Preview
Marco Silva will take his Fulham side into the third round of the FA Cup on Thursday, and there will be huge excitement surrounding the home fans at Craven Cottage following an excellent run of form. The Cottagers have avoided defeat in their last eight matches in the Premier League, and they showed great character to claim a 2-2 home draw against Ipswich on Sunday.
Tom Cleverley has done an excellent job at Watford this season, as the former Man United and Aston Villa midfielder has steadied the ship at Vicarage Road. The Hornets could yet challenge for a playoff spot in the Championship as the season progresses, but they come into this cup tie following an unfortunate defeat on Saturday against table-topping Sheffield United.
READ More: Premier League: Man City vs. West Ham Odds, Preview, and Picks (Jan 4)
Watford and Fulham will be colliding in the FA Cup for the fourth time. It could be worth noting that the last three meetings have all required replays following draws in the first match. However, the Cottagers have failed to win in their last six competitive matches against the Hornets, and have conceded 14 goals across that period.
Watford have progressed from just one of their last five ties in the third round of the FA Cup. Meanwhile, Fulham have reached the next round in each of the last four matches in which they have come up against a side from a lower division.
Fulham vs. Watford Picks
Watford have the attacking players to pose questions of the Cottagers this week. However, Fulham have progressed from 13 of their last 16 third round ties in the FA Cup, and that solid sequence is expected to continue on Thursday.
Free Pick:
- Fulham
