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Watford vs Manchester City Prediction & Betting tips
The “Citizen” box starts as a favorite due to the collective and offensive potential, which usually appears in any field. For this reason and even when his rival is competitive and difficult to overcome, we believe that the boys of Guardiola have what it takes to win the game by one or two goals of difference at least. At stake is to remain the leader of the Premier, being feasible to end up winning well or badly playing. Remember that your hierarchy is so large that you can score, be it elaborate or by some punctual play.
Watford:
The team does not get right to this duel after losing 2-0 against Leicester to visit. These days, he has 20 points in the table, reaching 4 games without winning in the Premier (1 draw and 3 losses, of which 2 have been consecutive). Despite this football downturn, the team is in the middle of the tournament and far from the descent. In any case, it will seek to break the bad run it has and add an important victory from the soul. For this duel it is expected that the holders do not risk too much, since they will clash with a rival of high hierarchy. It is not excluded that they appeal to the counterattack and to the balls stopped to score.
As a local, Watford has reaped diverse results, after winning 4 matches and losing the remaining 3 that he played in this condition. He started the season very well with 3 straight wins at home, but then he has added 3 losses in his last 4 home appearances. Comes to beat Tottenham 2-1, to fall 1-2 with Manchester United, to lose 0-2 with Bournemouth, to beat Huddersfield 3-0 and to fall 0-3 against Liverpool after equaling 0-0 the first time . Apparently, the team has lost the mystique that knew how to achieve, getting to lose against rivals of weight and against one of its same level as it is Bournemouth.
Manchester City:
The “Citizens” come well to this match after beating Bournemouth 3-1 at home and totaling 38 units in total (12 wins and 2 draws). They have added several victories in a row, which are allowing him to lead the competition in a calm manner. Of course, you should not trust because Liverpool is waiting to snatch the first place. As it is already known, Guardiola’s team handles the ball a lot and generates different scoring situations. Therefore, whether you play well or badly, you may end up scoring in this opportunity. It is expected that Sterling, David Silva, Agüero and Mahrez appear, and may also provide Sane when he plays.
As a visitor, Manchester City has registered positive scores, after adding 6 starts without losing in the Premier (4 wins and 2 draws). He comes from leveling 1-1 with Wolves, scoring 0-5 at Cardiff, drawing 0-0 with Liverpool, beating Tottenham 0-1 and crushing West Ham 4-0. For the Champions League, beat Hoffenheim 1-2 on the final, thrashed Shakhtar Donetsk 0-3 and drew 2-2 against Olympique Lyon. If we analyze these markers, we can affirm that the team knows how to stand in this condition thanks to its tremendous hierarchy between lines. Therefore, we trust that you score a goal, whether you play well or badly in this opportunity.
In the last 3 years, Watford and Manchester City have met 3 times on Vicarage Road. These were the markers of those duels: Victory 1-2 of Manchester City in January 2016, victory 0-5 of Manchester City in May 2017 and victory 0-6 of Manchester City in September 2017. Apparently, the ” Citizens “have a great paternity over their rival, being possible that this pattern extends in this opportunity. Another defeat is not ruled out, since Watford has lowered his defensive level in recent weeks gradually.
Watford vs Manchester City head to head matches
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