Manchester City vs Watford tips and predictions

Force to be reckoned with awaits Watford

The visitors come up a level to take on Manchester City.

This Manchester City side's front three have looked good. When these sides lock horns it's almost certain to deliver some goals so it could make for a good spectacle.

So the feeling here is that Manchester City will be rubbing their hands at the thought of facing Watford and even if it doesn't sound attractive, the short price is the best play for the value. This isn't going to be result that makes the headlines; the visitors are likely to be humbled.

The hosts are coming into the match having got 11 wins from their last 14 games.

The hosts have strung together some superb passages in their previous performances. Manchester City have scored three or more goals in 10 of their recent 19 matches coupled with some solid defending. At the back they have conceded no more than once in 15 of their last 16 games. They really won't expect to give much away in this one.

When all factors are taken into consideration there's no wonder the sportsbooks like the home side so much.

Watford lacked rearguard reliability in some of their recent trips. They have conceded three or more goals in 3 of their last 5 away matches.

It could be deja vu all over again; Manchester City have won all of the last 13 fixtures between the two sides. Their next meeting is a solid opportunity for them to add to these head-to-head statistics. It is very unlikely they will fail to do just that.

It's possible the game ends with at least one clean sheet due to the ardent favouritism for Manchester City. The No BTTS could be a good shout. And for fans of the goal line, it's no more than two goals in this match given the latest prices. Everything in this preview will rest on how the visitors deal with a quality of football they aren't used to. Even if The Hornets get off to a confident start, expect The Sky Blues to turn them over.