– Watford have scored 11 goals in their first three games of the season
– Derby conceded four goals in their first away game of the Championship
– Recommended use: Watford wins

Watford will face newly promoted Derby in an interesting Championship match at Vicarage Road on Saturday afternoon (kick-off 3:00 p.m.).

The Hornets have made a fantastic start to the season without defeat, while the Rams celebrated their first success in the second division with a home win against Middlesbrough last Saturday.

Watford’s only new injury concern is defender Jeremy Ngakia, who picked up a muscle injury in the 3-0 win over Stoke. Loaner Yasser Larouci could replace him after impressing as a substitute in that game.

Ryan Porteous is available again after illness, but Wesley Hoedt is not expected to play as he negotiates a move away from the club.

Derby will continue to be without defender Jake Rooney, who has suffered a long-term injury, while Corey Blackett-Taylor is close to returning.

Watford have lost just two of their last twelve games in all competitions.

The Hornets have scored eight goals without conceding in their last two games.

Derby beat Middlesbrough 1-0 despite outnumbering shots on goal 15-2.

Watford won both league games the last time the teams played in the same division in 2020–21.

Derby have won just one of their last five away games.

Edo Kayembe has scored three goals in Wtford’s first two league games.

Watford had a poor season in the Championship last season, finishing in 15th place and struggling particularly at home, winning just six of their 23 league games at Vicarage Road.

Things are already looking much better this season under manager Tom Cleverley, with the Hornets winning their first two league games and progressing in the EFL Cup with a 5-0 win over MK Dons.

They have scored 11 goals in their first three games and played some excellent football, and newly promoted Derby may struggle to match them on Saturday.

The Rams finished second behind Portsmouth in League One last season but suffered a rude awakening in their first game since returning to the Championship, losing 4-2 at Blackburn on the opening night.

They beat League Two side Chesterfield in the EFL Cup and then celebrated their first league win with the only goal of the game at home to Middlesbrough.

On paper it looks like a remarkable achievement, but the statistics show how lucky County were, with Boro having 15 more shots on goal than them to two, enjoying 70 percent possession and converting eight of the game’s eleven corners.

Paul Warne’s side could try to replicate that rearguard action and look for opportunities to counter-attack, but Watford, in their current irresistible form, are likely to find their way through.

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