Leicester City, currently 13th in the league with 31 points after 22 rounds, have struggled at home, only accumulating 16 points from 10 home matches. Their recent form has been inconsistent, with only two wins in their last six games. They face a defensive crisis, with several key defenders injured, raising doubts about their defensive stability. Watford, positioned 10th with 32 points, have shown weak away form, with only one win in 10 away matches, ranking near the bottom. However, their recent form has improved, maintaining a high unbeaten rate in their last six matches. Both teams have comparable attacking strengths and similar defensive statistics. In their historical encounters, Leicester City holds a significant advantage. This match sees Leicester City with a weakened defence and Watford struggling away from home, suggesting neither side has a clear dominance. The betting market strongly suggests a high-scoring game. With both teams facing defensive issues and showing offensive intent, the market's willingness to maintain over 2.5 goals suggests that they are not encouraging under goals, but rather preparing for a high-scoring match. The market's adjustments, while seemingly favouring the home team on the Asian handicap, maintain high expectations for goals, which indicates an optimistic view towards the number of goals. Considering the adjustments, a match with open play is expected, with the goal count expected to be high. Prediction: Over 2.75 goals.
*For reference only, not betting advice
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