Manchester city vs Watford - Goals at the Etihad
Manchester city won’t be too happy with the way they kick-start their season in the league. They were so unlucky not to have won against Spurs as Gabriel Jesus late winner was ruled out by VAR, and they dropped 2 important points.
Last week also saw the Citizens losing 3-2 to newly promoted side Norwich, as Otamendi had a bad day in office with a below par performance.
Manchester City gaffer, Pep Guardiola, has finally decided to roll his dice by shifting in Brazilian midfielder Fernandinho back to the defense line to partner Nicolas Otamendi after city have lost their central back, both John Stones and Laporte through injuries.
City was able to defeat Shakhtar Donetsk in the Uefa Champions League group opener 0-3 in Ukraine, and now welcome Watford to the Etihad.
Watford on their own had a very decent performance last time out against Arsenal as they came from a two goal deficit to draw against the gunners.
Watford started their season poorly, but gave their all against Arsenal, and if they can repeat the same feat against the Champions, they would probably get on the score sheet.
The Visitors had a bad memory the last time they met against the Citizens. It was really a one-sided affair as they lost in a disappointing fashion 6-0, but they will hope to try and launch assaults when they travel to the Etihad.
Manchester City last five matches results
Shakhtar Donetsk – Man City 0 – 3
Norwich – Man City 3 – 2
Man City – Brighton 4 – 0
Bournemouth – Man City 1 – 3
Bournemouth – Man City 1 – 3
Man city – Totteham 2 – 2
Watford fc last five matches results
Watford – Arsenal 2 – 2
Newcastle – Watford 1 - 1
Watford – Arsenal 2 – 2
Newcastle – Watford 1 - 1
Watford – Coventry 3 – 0
Watford – West Ham 1 – 3
Everton – Watford 1 – 0
Recent Head – to – Head Results
Man City – Watford 6 – 0
Man City – Watford 3 – 1
Watford – Man city 1 – 2
Man City – Watford 3 – 1
Watford – Man city 0 – 6
Their last meeting with Man city ended in 6-0 in the FA cup final, and their past meetings with the English champions have all ended in over 2.5 goals.
Riyad Mahrez had a decent performance in their match against Shakhtar, and defensive midfielder Rodri, who was signed from Athletico Madrid, also covered himself in glory, but with the likes of kelvin De Bruyne, and Bernardo Silva in the middle of the park, and striker Kun Aguero and Raheem Sterling still firing on all cylinder, Scoring goal shouldn’be a problem for the hosts.
Man city score lot of goals especially when playing on home soil, but they are conceding goals as well, and this match will see Otamendi partnering Fernandinho again, and we feel city would be shakky at the back when they welcome Watford, so we suggest going for a Man City to win and over 2.5 goals will be a decent pick.
Final Pick: Man City to win and over 2.5 goals
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