Manchester City vs Watford Betting Tip, Prediction & Odds
Statistics, predictions and bet tips with highest odds for the FA Cup Match : Manchester City vs Watford. Sounds analysis with head-to-head comparison and current performance by football experts.
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The 2019 FA Cup Final see’s Premier League dup Manchester City and Watford going head-to-head at Wembley Stadium, with Pep Guardiola’s side looking for the victory that would complete a historic domestic treble for the Citizens. However, with Watford having impressed in the competition so far this season, it could well be an entertaining affair on Saturday evening.
Manchester City vs Watford Match Preview
Manchester City take on Watford in the FA Cup Final this weekend, with 90,000 fans set to pack out the home of football for the tie. Having already won the Carabao Cup and Premier League so far this season, it comes as little surprise that City are the firm favourites against the Hornets, however with Watford having already seen off the likes of Crystal Palace and Wolves in reaching the final, it could well be that Guardiola and his players do not have things all their own way.
With a large number of bets expected to be placed on the match, let’s take a closer look at the two teams, including their team news and recent form, starting with Manchester City.
Manchester City Team News & Form
A 4-1 win at Brighton & Hove Albion handed City the Premier League title on the final day of the season last weekend, with Guardiola’s side having now won their last seven matches in all competitions. The form of the likes of Raheem Sterling, Sergio Aguero and Bernardo Silva has played a big part in City’s success of late, with Guardiola likely to stick with a similar line-up to the one that featured from the off on the South-coast last time out.
However, the likes of Riyad Mahrez and Kevin de Bruyne are pushing for recalls. Midfielder Fernandinho remains absent due to a knee injury, however the dedicated home side have few other issues ahead of kick-off this weekend.
City defeated both Swansea City and Brighton in order to reach the FA Cup Final, while they have also kept five clean sheets in their last six matches, demonstrating the task facing Watford this weekend. The Citizens have not won the FA Cup since back in 2011, while Guardiola is still searching for his success in this competition.
Watford Team News & Form
Watford certainly do not come into the Final in the best form, with Javi Garcia’s side having picked up just a single point from their last four Premier League matches. However, the Hornets have saved their best form for the Cup this season, defeating QPR, Crystal Palace and Wolves in reaching the final. Watford have never previously won the FA Cup, with their best effort coming back in 1984 when they were defeated by Everton in the final.
The likes of Troy Deeney and Gerard Deulofeu are set to provide the biggest attacking threats for Watford, with the latter set to overcome an injury concern in order to make the starting eleven. The Hornets otherwise have a fully fit squad to select from, with defender José Holebas also being available after his red card against West Ham United was overturned.
Manchester City vs Watford Head to Head
The head-to-head record between the two teams does not make for good reading for Watford fans, with Manchester City having won their last 10 matches against the Premier League side. In fact, you have to look all the way back to 1989 to find the last success for Watford, when the two teams where competing in the old second division.
Raheem Sterling scored a hat-trick as City defeated Watford 3-1 at the Etihad Stadium back in March, with Guardiola’s side having already overcome Garcia’s men away from home in December. However, the fact that Watford scored in both games will come as some consolation, as well as giving them hope ahead of this weekend’s clash.
Manchester City vs Watford Betting Odds and Predictions
Given their success so far this season and their recent dominance over Watford, it comes as little surprise that it is City who are the overwhelming favourites for this weekend’s FA Cup Final. Those looking to bet on City winning inside 90 minutes can take advantage of best odds of 1/8 from bookmaker William Hill, while a surprise victory for Watford is available at a price of 5/1 on the same platform.
Elsewhere, those predicting a draw at the end of 90 minutes can find an appealing price of 13/2 with BetVictor. Another popular market ahead of such fixtures is the first goalscorer market, with the following players being among the favourites to open the scoring at Wembley on Saturday:
- Over 40 sports depending on the season
- Far ahead in the odds comparison
- Unique long-term bet
- Over 40 sports depending on the season
- Far ahead in the odds comparison
- Unique long-term bet
- Sergio Aguero @11/4
- Raheem Sterling @4/1
- Gabriel Jesus @4/1
- Leroy Sane @11/2
- Kevin de Bruyne @10/1
- Troy Deeney @14/1
- Gerard Deulofeu @16/1
Top Manchester City vs Watford Betting Tip
Having taken all of the relevant information and statistics into account, our top betting tip for the FA Cup Final clash between Manchester City and Watford is to bet on over 2.5 goals being scored during the 90 minutes. Odds of 1/2 are available from bookmaker Ladbrokes for this market, with both matches between the duo so far this season having seen over this amount of goals scored.