Manchester United vs Watford Predictions and Betting Tips
The Old Trafford is the stage for this highly-anticipated encounter in the Premier League as Man United host Watford this weekend. Read on for our expert tips and predictions.
The reverse match at the Vicarage Road ended in a 4-1 humiliation for the Mancunians, so humiliating that it cost their former boss his job.
Man United keen on building on positive result in Madrid
After Joao Felix's diving header put Atletico Madrid ahead on Wednesday when the Reds paid a visit to the Metropolitano, it looked like the hosts would take the advantage to England given their solid rearguard and they did so right until the 80th minute. Coming on just five earlier, Anthony Elanga netted a crucial equalizer for his side and thus, putting them in an advantageous position ahead of the second leg. The Young Swede was also in the thick of things last weekend, netting the clincher at the Elland Road as the Reds made sure to hold on to 4th place. However, they can't afford to slip up, most especially against sides like Watford, with the likes of Arsenal and West Ham knocking on the door.
Roy Hodgson's most recent test as the Hornets boss was against his former side last Wednesday and given their win at the Villa Park just for days before, his side were full of confidence when the Eagles came visiting. However, Sissoko's equalizer after Mateta's opener was only a consolation as the London club replied with three more goals to hand Watford their 17th loss of the season. Still, 19th on the log, Watford's prospect of surviving relegation is slowly dwindling and with fellow relegation strugglers Newcastle and Burnley picking up positive results, they can either keep up or will fall short. One thing is for sure, Roy Hodgson is vastly experienced in the English top-flight and we don't expect them to go down fighting.
Manchester United vs Watford Team News
Manchester United possible starting XI:
De Gea; Dalot, Varane, Maguire, Telles; Fred, Pogba; Elanga, Fernandes, Sancho; Ronaldo
Watford possible starting lineup:
Foster; Femenia, Cathcart, Samir, Kamara; Louza, Kayembe, Sissoko; Sarr, Hernandez, Dennis
Manchester United vs Watford Prediction: 2-0
Man United have won all of their Premier League games at Old Trafford against this Saturday's opponents and although the visitors would make this matchup a tad bit uncomfortable for the hosts, the Mancunians have more than enough firepower to get over the line this weekend.
