Tottenham vs Watford: Predictions, betting tips, live stream, TV channel – EFL Cup 2018-19 preview

Tottenham vs Watford
EFL Cup 2018/19
Venue: Stadium MK
Date: Wednesday, 26 September, 2018
Kick-off: 8pm BST

Both Tottenham and Watford are on the road for their EFL Cup third round clash with Spurs 'hosting' Javi Gracia's side at the Stadium MK.

With their new home still not complete and Wembley not available for the midweek tie, Milton Keynes is the destination for both sides for Wednesday's tie.

Mauricio Pochettino's side will be out for revenge after Watford ended their unbeaten start to the season in early September.

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TV, online and live stream coverage

The match will not be televised live in the UK.

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Tickets

For Tottenham ticket information, click here to head to the club's website.

For Watford ticket information, click here to head to the club's website.

Prediction

Betting tips via Betfair | UK users only | Subject to change

• Tottenham to win 2-0: 13/2

• Watford to win 1-0: 20/1

• Lucas Moura first goal scorer: 9/2

• Fernando Llorente to score anytime: 4/7

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Head to head

Spurs have dominated this fixture of the years, winning 29 of their 46 encounters. The Hornets have eight wins to their name – including September’s 2-1 win at Vicarage Road.

Team news

Tottenham are still without goalkeepers Hugo Lloris and Michel Vorm for the Carabao Cup game against Watford.

Lloris has a thigh injury, though has returned to training, while Vorm has a knee complaint.

Mauricio Pochettino is likely to make a number of changes with the likes of Kyle Walker-Peters, Davinson Sanchez and Victor Wanyama possibly getting game time.

Provisional squad: Gazzaniga, Whiteman, Trippier, Foyth, Walker-Peters, Alderweireld, Vertonghen, Rose, Sanchez, Davies, Dier, Wanyama, Dembele, Eriksen, Lamela, Winks, Moura, Son, Llorente, Kane

Watford boss Javier Gracia is again expected to rotate his side for the Carabao Cup tie with Tottenham.

Isaac Success and Domingos Quina should be in contention, having both scored in the last round at Reading, while midfielder Nathaniel Chalobah is another expected to feature.

Sebastian Prodl and Stefano Okaka are both recovering from minor problems, and Miguel Britos (thigh) is also not available. Captain Troy Deeney, who played against Fulham with broken toes, will be rested. Winger Gerard Deulofeu (abdominal) and Tom Cleverley (Achilles) continue their recovery.

Provisional Squad: Gomes, Janmaat, Mariappa, Masina, Kiko, Navarro, Wilmot, Sema, Chalobah, Quina, Success, Dahlberg, Holebas, Cathcart, Doucoure, Hughes, Gray, Folivi