Manchester United - Watford FC prediction 26.02.2022 Premier League
Gameweek 27 in the Premier League will see the clash between Manchester United and Watford FC at Old Trafford. Kick-off time is at 4:00 PM on Feb 26, 2022. In our preview of Manchester United vs. Watford FC we will provide you with all the important facts and stats for this Premier League fixture. Let’s start by having a look at the current form of the two teams involved.
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Manchester United were victorious in 3 of their previous 5 league matches (3 wins, 2 draws, 0 defeats. In the current Premier League season 2021/2022, Manchester United were able to win 7 of their 13 games at home, with a total of 2 draws, and 4 defeats (Goal difference 21:16).
Watford FC have won 1 of their last 5 Premier League encounters (1 wins, 1 draws, 3 defeats. The away record in this year’s Premier League season for Watford FC reveals the following stats: 3 wins, 2 draws and 7 defeats - Goal difference 13:16.
Out of the last five Premier League encounters between the two teams, Manchester United won 3. In 0 matches the points between the two sides were shared, and 2 times Watford FC got the win. If we look at the home record of Manchester United against Watford FC, the stats are as follows: 5 wins Manchester United, 0 draws and 0 wins Watford FC.
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A very important clash for both Manchester United and Watford, albeit for different reasons. Manchester United are locked in a vicious top 4 battle with about four other teams and every victory counts. For Watford, it is all about survival. They are rooted in the relegation zone in 19th place, currently 4 points away from safety. A victory for either team will go a long way in helping them towards their respective goals at this stage of the season. We promote Mozzartbet and the Cyber.bet bonus betting sites in our preview of this match. You can read more about the best betting sites in Africa on our page.
MANCHESTER UNITED
Fresh from a well-deserved 1-1 draw away to Atletico Madrid in the Champions League, Manchester United go into this match against Watford brimming with confidence. They have only lost once since coach Ralf Rangnick took over, and only Manchester City has amassed more points during that time. A win in this match will mark another crucial step towards cementing their 4th position which would guarantee another Champions League campaign next season.
Ralf Rangnick will want to look into improving his defence, which has conceded in 4 of their last 5 matches. The team has conceded first in their last two matches and they are goals that the coach will feel should be avoided. All members of the defense are likely to be available for this match so it is about picking the best combination. In attack, Edison Cavani may still be out with a groin injury. Nevertheless, Jadon Sancho. Cristiano Ronaldo, and Bruno Fernandez are all expected to be available.
WATFORD
19th-placed Watford need a good run of games if they are to avoid relegation this season. It is hard to see how this good run is going to start with this match against Manchester United at Old Trafford. Watford have lost 3 of their last 4 matches. After getting a morale-boosting 1-0 win over Aston Villa away, they followed it with a 4-1 loss to Crystal Palace.
Coach Roy Hodgson knows that another drubbing could be in the offing if they do not solve their defensive frailties. Watford’s drubbing of Manchester United 4-1 in the first leg led to the sacking of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and subsequent appointment of Ralf Rangnick. Nevertheless, a lot has changed since then and getting a result in this match will not be easy for the visitors.
Line-Ups
MANCHESTER UNITED
- De Gea
- Wan Bissaka
- Varane
- Maguire
- Fred
- Pogba
- Fernandez
- Rashford
- Ronaldo
- Sancho
- COACH: Ralf Rangnick
- MISSING PLAYERS: Cavani (Groin), Mc Tomminay (Illness), Greenwood (Unavailable)
WATFORD
- Forster
- Kiko
- Carthrat
- Samir
- Kamara
- Sissoko
- Louza
- Cleverley
- Sarr
- King
- Dennis
- COACH: Roy Hodgson
- MISSING PLAYERS: N’Koulou (Muscle)
Our Betting Tips
Manchester United are now 7 games unbeaten in the league (W4 D3) while Watford have only 1 win in their last 14 matches in all competitions. With the Red Devils playing at home in front of the Old Trafford crowd, they look more likely to take all 3 points here. We foresee them taking control from early in the game and winning both halves.
TIP 1: Halftime/Fulltime → Man United/Man United @ 1.90
Both Manchester United and Watford have conceded in 4 of their last 5 matches respectively. With both defenses struggling to keep a clean sheet, this is a match that is likely to have both teams on the scoresheet, so our second tip is for both teams to score. And make sure that you don’t miss out on our FREE sure wins for tomorrow.
TIP 2: Both Teams to Score @ 2.00
Performance
Manchester United performance of the last 5 home matches
Watford FC performance of the last 5 away matches
Current Standing
| POS | TEAM | PTS | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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1
1
|
Manchester City
|
93 | 38 | 29 | 6 | 3 | 99 | 26 | 73 |
|
2
2
|
Liverpool FC
|
92 | 38 | 28 | 8 | 2 | 94 | 26 | 68 |
|
3
3
|
Chelsea FC
|
74 | 38 | 21 | 11 | 6 | 76 | 33 | 43 |
|
4
4
|
Tottenham Hotspur
|
71 | 38 | 22 | 5 | 11 | 69 | 40 | 29 |
|
5
5
|
Arsenal FC
|
69 | 38 | 22 | 3 | 13 | 61 | 48 | 13 |
|
6
6
|
Manchester United
|
58 | 38 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 57 | 57 | 0 |
|
7
7
|
West Ham United FC
|
56 | 38 | 16 | 8 | 14 | 60 | 51 | 9 |
|
9
8
|
Leicester City FC
|
52 | 38 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 62 | 59 | 3 |
|
10
9
|
Brighton & Hove Albion FC
|
51 | 38 | 12 | 15 | 11 | 42 | 44 | -2 |
|
8
10
|
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
|
51 | 38 | 15 | 6 | 17 | 38 | 43 | -5 |
|
12
11
|
Newcastle United FC
|
49 | 38 | 13 | 10 | 15 | 44 | 62 | -18 |
|
13
12
|
Crystal Palace FC
|
48 | 38 | 11 | 15 | 12 | 50 | 46 | 4 |
|
11
13
|
Brentford FC
|
46 | 38 | 13 | 7 | 18 | 48 | 56 | -8 |
|
14
14
|
Aston Villa FC
|
45 | 38 | 13 | 6 | 19 | 52 | 54 | -2 |
|
15
15
|
Southampton FC
|
40 | 38 | 9 | 13 | 16 | 43 | 67 | -24 |
|
16
16
|
Everton FC
|
39 | 38 | 11 | 6 | 21 | 43 | 66 | -23 |
|
17
17
|
Leeds United FC
|
38 | 38 | 9 | 11 | 18 | 42 | 79 | -37 |
|
18
18
|
Burnley FC
|
35 | 38 | 7 | 14 | 17 | 34 | 53 | -19 |
|
19
19
|
Watford FC
|
23 | 38 | 6 | 5 | 27 | 34 | 77 | -43 |
|
20
20
|
Norwich City FC
|
22 | 38 | 5 | 7 | 26 | 23 | 84 | -61 |
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