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Watford FC vs. Manchester United
Just like all the other top leagues, the Premier League resumes play this weekend and matchday 12 awaits us. On Saturday afternoon, London club, FC Watford, host the struggling Red Devils from Manchester. The visitors didn’t stand a chance in the Manchester derby 2 weeks ago and only had one remotely dangerous action going forward in the entire game. Despite probably the most renowned attack in the league, not much is happening at the moment. Apart from the 3-0 win at Spurs, there have hardly been any positives in recent weeks.
The leaders Chelsea have pulled away to 9 points and slowly something has to happen with the Red Devils. Watford, too, are not yet at their best after promotion and the team lacks a bit of consistency, which is often the case with promoted teams. Find out if we think they will plunge United further into crisis in this Watford – Man United tip.
Watford – Man United info
– Date & Time: 20.11.2021, 16:00 Uhr
– Venue: Vicarage Road (London)
– Competition: Premier League, Matchday 12
– TV broadcast: Live on Sky Sport
Watford Form & Balance Check
After relegation, direct promotion followed and now the Hornets naturally want to keep the class as long as possible. So far the promoted side have had ups and downs in their performances, but the 5-2 win at Everton remains a positive memory. It was 2-1 to the Toffees until the 78th minute, but then Joshua King put Watford FC on the winning track with a treble and they scored 4 more goals in the last 15 minutes. It was the only win in their last 5 competitive games
Still too inconsistent at home
The shoe is on the other foot at home, as Watford have only managed to pick up one point from 4 games after their opening day win against Aston Villa. They have also only scored in 4 games this season and lost by nil in each of their 7 defeats. Italian Claudio Ranieri has been on the Hornets’ bench since 4 October and the coaching effect has been rather lacking. 3 of the 4 games under him were lost, even if the games were against Liverpool and Arsenal, among others.
Watford facts & analysis
– Watford FC have not won any of their last 4 home matches.
– Did you know that Watford FC score 42% of their goals between the 76-90 minute mark? That is the highest in the league
– When Watford FC lead 1-0 in home games, they win 88% of them
Man United Form & Balance Check
It was supposed to be the Red Devils’ season, but so far things just aren’t going Man United’s way. After a promising start, especially from superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, the team has dropped off extremely. Losing games to Aston Villa, West Ham and Leicester City, the gap is now almost unassailable and fans may have to wait at least another year for the next championship.
Final for Solskjaer?
The focus on Saturday will be above all on coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. The Icelander has come in for a lot of criticism lately, as the successes have been lacking and he can’t get more out of this squad full of superstars. Man United have never really played consistently in recent years and there have always been disappointing phases every year. Accordingly, it is quite possible that those responsible will pull the ripcord after a lack of success on Saturday and set a new impulse.
Man United facts & analysis
– They have won only 2 of their last 7 competitive matches.
– In their last 10 games, Manchester United have only played to nil once
– CR7 has scored just once in his last 6 league games
Predicted line-up – last update on 18 November 2021
For the home side, we expect one change in personnel and that is coach Ranieri will have to replace midfielder Kucka as the Slovakian is missing due to suspension. Otherwise, we do not expect any changes. The Red Devils might switch to a four-man defence, as Bailly has played unsafe lately and Varane is missing due to injury. Pogba is also out and Fred and McTominay start on the double six. Rashford could come into play on the left wing.
Watford – Man United direct comparison & Statisitken
The two sides have only met 26 times in the Premier League, with the direct comparison clearly going to United. The Red Devils have won 18 times and the Hornets have only won four. Watford’s last win against Manchester, however, was only 2 years ago.
– On average, 2.81 goals are scored when the two teams meet.
– Man United won the last match with 2:0
– Watford have only won two of their last 10 league games against United
