'They could be in trouble': Paul Merson predicts Watford v Leeds result

Paul Merson has shared his prediction of today’s Premier League clash between Leeds United and Watford.

The pundit, writing on Sportskeeda, tipped both sides to play out a high-scoring draw at Vicarage Road.

Leeds were freefalling towards the bottom three just a few weeks ago.

The Elland Road board made the controversial decision to sack Marcelo Bielsa and bring in Jesse Marsch.

However, the American didn’t get off to the best start at Elland Road.

Leeds lost to Leicester before being hammered by Aston Villa.

However, the Whites then picked up two crucial victories, the winners coming in injury time.

Last week, Leeds got themselves another point in a 1-1 draw with Southampton at Elland Road.

The Whites are currently six points ahead of 18th-placed Burnley, but have played two games more than the Clarets.

Meanwhile, Watford lost 2-0 at Liverpool last week, though they did beat Southampton before the international break.

The Hornets have picked up just 22 points from their 30 Premier League matches this season.

This has left them 19th in the table, three points behind 17th-placed Everton.

Watford – who have lost their last eight league home games – also have a game in hand on Leeds.

“They could be in trouble”

Merson feels the Whites could return into the “dogfight” if they don’t win, but reckons it’ll end 2-2.

“Watford have got to win this one to boost their survival hopes,” he wrote.

“Wnd if they do, they could bring Leeds United straight back into the dogfight.

“I thought they were safe, but looking at the Premier League table, they could be in trouble if they lose this one.

“I think this game will have a lot of goals in it, so I’m going for a 2-2 draw.”

Leeds are certainly a more solid team now under Marsch and should have enough to get a result against Watford.