Manchester City vs Watford Predicted lineup, betting tips, odds, injury news, H2H, telecast | EFL Cup 2024-25

Cityzens lost Rodri to injury in their game against Arsenal.

Manchester City, the second most successful club in the EFL Cup aka the Carabao Cup, are getting ready to host EFL Championship side Watford for the third round of the competition. The single-legged game will decide who enters the pre-quarter final of the competition.

City under the genius tactician Pep Guardiola are ruling English football this season too. The side have been in superb form in the English top division. They will be aiming to cash into this form and walk bright in their mission of a ninth EFL Cup.

Watford FC are having a mixed season in the EFL Championship, having won three, drawn one and lost two so far. The side comfortably beat Plymouth Argyle F.C. in the second round to earn a spot here.

Kick-Off:

Tuesday, 24 September at 7:45 PM UK

Wednesday, 25 September at 12:15 AM IST

Location: Etihad Stadium, Manchester.

Form

Manchester City (in all competitions): D-W-W-W

Watford (in all competitions): W-D-L-W-W

Players to Watch:

Phil Foden (Manchester City)

The 24-year-old midfielder-cum-winger is one of the finest in Europe. But, unfortunately he has got way fewer minutes to display his skills. With too many matches to play this season, Pep will have to rotate his squad.

Foden is expected to start. This might be his chance to make a come-back in the squad.

Tom Ince (Watford)

Tom Ince is the top-scorer in the tournament, with a marvelous hattrick against Milton Keynes Dons in the first round. He even had an assist in that game. It won’t be easy against the top defenders from the English top division, but Ince will look to strike at least one, increasing his tally.

Match Facts:

• The two teams last met in 2022.
• Watford last beat Manchester City in 1989.
• In the past five meetings, Watford have scored in only two games against City.

Manchester City vs Watford: Betting tips and odds

• Tip 1: Manchester City to win this game
• Tip 2: Over 3.5 goals
• Tip 3: Both teams to score

Injury & Team News

There is a big injury concern in the Manchester City squad. City not only lost points against Arsenal but also one of their player. Rodri was taken off, and the injury made it seem like he would miss at least a game or two. The side are free from suspensions. However, young right-winger Oscar Bobb continues to remain out for a long time due to his broken leg.

Watford have only one injury concern, and that’s new signing Kevin Keben. Other than that, they possess a fully fit squad with no suspensions.

Head to Head

Total Matches – 33

Manchester City wins – 22

Watford wins – 6

Draws – 5

Predicted Lineup

Manchester City predicted line-up (4-2-3-1)

Ederson (GK); Walker, Dias, Akanji, Gvardiol; Kovacic, Stones; Savinho, Silva, Foden; Haaland

Watford predicted line-up (3-4-3)

Bachmann (GK); Porteous, Sierralta, Pollock; Ebosele, Dele-Bashiru, Sissoko, Larouci; Ince, Bayo, Sema

Match Prediction for Manchester City vs Watford

Hosts Manchester City should have an easy win in this one. The Guardiola managed side have everything in their favour, be it home support, a very superior squad, and even good form. City should not only win this game but win it with a very good margin.

Prediction: Manchester City 6-1 Watford

Telecast for Manchester City vs Watford

India – Fancode

UK – Sky Sports Football

US – Paramount+

Nigeria – Star Times App

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