Pep Guardiola is bound to rotate his starting lineup following Man City's thrilling 2-2 draw with Arsenal on Sunday when they play host to Championship side Watford in the EFL Cup on Tuesday night.
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Man City vs Watford prediction: Will both teams score on Tuesday?
Key Stats
- Watford have only failed to score in one of their last six matches across all competitions.
- At least three goals have been produced in four of Man City's last five outings.
- Three of Watford's last six matches have witnessed over 2.5 goals.
Correct score prediction: Man City 3-1 Watford
Even if Manchester City field an entirely different starting lineup to the one which played out a 2-2 draw with Arsenal, we're convinced that it would be good enough to defeat Watford. With that in mind, we're backing a 3-1 correct scoreline prediction in favour of the hosts who have scored at least three goals in two of their last five matches but have only kept one clean sheet during that period.
Pre-game odds and win probability: The Citizens the overwhelming favourite
- HOME: 1/6 (1.17) – 85.7%
- DRAW: 15/2 (8.50) – 11.8%
- AWAY: 18/1 (19.00) – 5.3%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Man City are the expected winner of this game with a probability of 85.7% and we can't argue with the bookmakers on this one.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: City dominate
Man City have picked up five wins from their last five encounters with Watford in all competitions, running out 5-1 victors when the pair last met back in 2022.
England EFL Cup 17/09/24
Man City
Watford
England Premier League 23/04/22
Man City
Watford
England Premier League 04/12/21
Watford
Man City
England Premier League 21/07/20
Watford
Man City
England Premier League 21/09/19
Man City
Watford
Man City preview: Could change their entire starting lineup
The Premier League leaders will have been delighted to have pinched a point at home to Arsenal last time out.
Pep Guardiola's side trailed 2-1 heading into stoppage-time against the ten men of Arsenal and John Stones equalised with virtually the last kick of the game.
Oscar Bobb, Nathan Ake, Rodri and Kevin De Bruyne are all unlikely to feature for Tuesday's hosts due to injury.
Predicted lineup: Ortega (GK), Stones, Dias, Akanji, Lewis, Nunes, Grealish, Kovacic, Haaland, Foden & McAtee
UEFA Champions League 01/10/24
W
Slovan Bratislava
0
Man City
4
England Premier League 28/09/24
D
Newcastle
1
Man City
1
England EFL Cup 24/09/24
W
Watford
1
Man City
2
England Premier League 22/09/24
D
Arsenal
2
Man City
2
UEFA Champions League 18/09/24
D
Inter Milan
0
Man City
0
Watford preview: No expected to get a result
The Hornets have made a positive start to the new season and currently sit just outside the play-off places.
Unfortunately, Watford were thrashed 4-1 at Norwich in their last game and will be hoping to bounce back with a positive performance against the best team in England right now.
Defender Francisco Sierralta and goalkeeper Daniel Bachmann both came off with injuries against Norwich and could be out of action until mid-October.
Predicted lineup: Bond (GK), Porteous, Morris, Pollock, Andrews, Sissoko, Sema, Chakvetadze, Dele-Bashiru, Jebbison & Vata
England Championship 02/10/24
L
Preston
3
Watford
0
England Championship 28/09/24
W
Sunderland
1
Watford
2
England EFL Cup 24/09/24
L
Man City
2
Watford
1
England Championship 21/09/24
L
Norwich
4
Watford
1
England Championship 14/09/24
D
Coventry
1
Watford
1
Player to watch: Phil Foden
Injuries have stalled Phil Foden's start to the new season but the England international has featured in City's last two games and should start against Watford on Tuesday night.
Foden was one of the best players in England last season both in terms of the goals he scored, the assists he provided as well as his overall performance.
The Man City star looks set to star in the League Cup
We're backing Foden to run the show against Watford in this EFL Cup tie and wouldn't be surprised to see the attacking midfielder score and create a goal or two.
