LiontipsManchester City vs Watford. Prediction and Betting Tips for English Premier League (April 23, 2022).
Command Analysis
Manchester City are enjoying success across all tournaments. Their Champions League campaign has been smooth so far - the City team finished top of the group and defeated Sporting CP and Atletico Madrid in the knockouts. In the semifinal match, Man City will take on Real Madrid.
The Sky-Blues are the current leaders of the Premier League. They have earned 77 points from 32 games and are one point ahead of Liverpool. Pep Guardiola's team can boast the best defensive record in the league - they have conceded only 20 goals since the start of the season. In the last game, Man City crushed Brighton (3:0).
Walker, Stones, and Ake might miss the game against Watford. Mendy remains suspended without a return date.
Watford struggle to stay competitive in the Premier League and probably will return to the Championship after this season. The Hornets recorded just one victory in the last five games - they beat Southampton (2:1). They have one of the weakest attacks in the league and average under one goal per game. Currently, the team is in 19th place in the table with 22 points from six wins and four draws.
Watford suffered a defeat at the hands of Stoke City (1:3) in the third round of the League Cup and lost to Leicester City (1:4) in the third round of the FA Cup.
Roy Hodgson cannot call upon the services of Nkolou, Baah, and Cucho Hernández.
Trends
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In 3 of the last 4 games of the visitors, goals were scored in both halves.
СтавкаCorrect score 4:1
Such score was recorded in 2 of the last 3 head-to-head games.
СтавкаCorners: total under 9.5
This bet won in 2 of the last 4 games of the hosts.
СтавкаYellow cards: total over 3
This bet won in 3 of the last 5 games of the hosts.
Tip and bets
With Liverpool right behind them, the reigning champions can't afford to lose points in this match. The visitors are in terrible form and have no chance against the strongest side in the Premier League.
Our prediction — Asian handicap (-2) to Manchester City
Watford have one of worst defensive records in the league and will struggle to withhold the attack of the Sky-Blues. Guardiola's side should win by a large margin.
Second bet — Manchester City to win by 3 goals
