They host strugglers Watford, who too need to earn wins and quickly to stay avoiding the relegation places.Read my match preview, for the best betting tips and correct score predictions ahead of this upcoming fixture.Chelsea seek an immediate response this weekend, after their forgettable 3-2 defeat by West Ham on Wednesday night. A 3-2 defeat at the London Stadium has allowed Manchester Unite Andre Gray may be back in contention after missing the Saints game as a result of him breaking lockdown restrictions.Watford now have just one win in their last 11 games in all competitions, with their bad run of results continuing with last weekend’s 3-1 defeat to Southampton. After a thorough analysis of stats, recent form and H2H through BetClan's algorithm, as well as, tipsters advice for the match Chelsea vs Watford this is our Prediction: Chelsea for the Winner of the match, with a probability of 69%. After their frustrating defeat in midweek, Frank Lampard's Chelsea cannot afford another slip-up this weekend. The manner of their defeat was worrying, though they'll be enthused about the prospect of playing a similarly frustrated Chelsea side this weekend.It'll be interesting to see what changes Lampard makes to his starting eleven, after an underwhelming display in their London derby loss. 18+only This match has finished. Chelsea will want to make sure their loss at West Ham was merely a blip as they host Watford. After a 1-0 loss to Burnley in the previous game, the Hornets slid to a miserable home defeat – an own goal only briefly giving them hope.Watford have won one of their last 17 matches in all competitions against Chelsea, and they have lost three in a row since that 4-1 home win. With a tight turnaround, and after that defeat, Jorginho, Kurt Zouma, Mason Mount and maybe even Billy Gilmour could all come into the team this time.Chelsea’s five-game winning streak was ended in stoppage time by West Ham last time out, despite Willian having scored twice in an eventual 3-2 loss. More info in our By using this website, you agree with our use of cookies to improve its performance and enhance your user experience. On paper, this fixture looks like a straightforward affair.After returning to action with a 1-1 draw against Leicester on June 20,Danny Ings netted a brace and James Ward-Prowse added another, as Watford limped to another frustrating defeat against winnable opposition. Willian is scoring goals but Christian Pulisic has been in good form too and Tammy Abraham remains a potent threat.Abraham will be desperate to get back to goalscoring ways and, having seen the way Watford leaked goals against Southampton, this looks an excellent opportunity.Chelsea suffered a blip last time out – and it is a blip that puts their Champions League qualification bid back under pressure – but it should be no more than that.This is a big opportunity for Frank Lampard’s side to bounce straight back.Chelsea are big odds-on favourites to beat Watford and can be backed at a best price of 4/9 to win with Ladbrokes.With Watford in poor form, you can bet against both teams to score at 10/11 with Bet365 – Chelsea will be keen to tighten up again after their last defeat.Nevertheless, over 2.5 goals will return a best price of 8/11 with Bet365.Tammy Abraham is evens to score at any time with Betway, while Olivier Giroud is a best price of 5/4 with 888sport.Chelsea were in excellent form before defeat to West Ham and, with Watford in poor form, this is a big chance to bounce back. Chelsea are big odds-on favourites to beat Watford and can be backed at a best price of 4/9 to win with Ladbrokes. That's why I'm backing them to prevail against Watford, given what's at stake in the top-four race. For Total Goals, we predict Over 2.5, that have a probability of 58%. Chelsea will be looking to bounce back from their last-minute defeat to West Ham when they take on Watford in the Premier League.Christian Pulisic was passed fit last time out as Chelsea fielded a near full-strength team. That includes a 3-0 loss when they last met at Stamford Bridge last season and a 2-1 defeat at home in November. That's why I'm backing them to prevail against Watford, given what's at stake in the top-four race. Marcos Alonso's involvement in Andriy Yarmolenko's late winner rather typified a disappointing defensive display.Tammy Abraham struggled, as did Ross Barkley – meaning Mason Mount and Olivier Giroud could be in line for starts here.Christian Pulisic has emerged as their most exciting player since the restart, while Willian – who signed a short-term deal to finish the season last month – wants to finish the campaign strong before his contract expires this summer.Chelsea will be somewhat of a wounded animal, in what has been an encouraging yet frustrating season for Lampard's men. Please familiarise yourself with the rules for better information. Tammy Abraham and Christian Pulisic put the Blues in front and Gerard Deulofeu’s penalty could not prevent a 13th defeat in those 17 matches. To watch current games go to the sections Freelance sports editor and writer. Nevertheless, over 2.5 goals will return a best price of 8/11 with Bet365. With Watford in poor form, you can bet against both teams to score at 10/11 with Bet365 – Chelsea will be keen to tighten up again after their last defeat.