Watford vs Man Utd Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Watford vs Man Utd taking place? Watford vs Man Utd will take place on Saturday 20th November, 2021 at 15:00 (UK)
Where is Watford vs Man Utd taking place? Watford vs Man Utd will take place at Vicarage Road in Watford
Where can I get tickets for Watford vs Man Utd? Ticket information for Watford vs Man Utd can be found on each club’s official website
What TV channel is Watford vs Man Utd on in the UK? Watford vs Man Utd will not be televised live in the UK
Where can I stream Watford vs Man Utd in the UK? Watford vs Man Utd cannot be streamed live in the UK
THE LOWDOWN
WATFORD
- Watford boss Claudio Ranieri was left frustrated as his side fell to a narrow 1-0 loss away to Arsenal last time out despite a good performance at the Emirates Stadium that left the Italian unhappy about the conduct of Arsenal leading to their winning goal.
- Francisco Sierralta’s injury woes continue after the Chilean suffered a hamstring injury during the international break, ruling the centre-back out of this game and he joins Peter Etebo, Ken Sema, Christian Kabasele Kwadwo Baah and the suspended Juraj Kucka on the sidelines, although despite suffering a dead leg playing for Turkey, Ozan Tufan will be hoping to be passed fit to feature against Man Utd
MAN UTD
- Despite another damaging defeat last time out at Old Trafford for Man Utd, this time against local rivals Man City, manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer remains in charge despite the non-stop speculation over his future at the club, with more and more fans demanding a change.
- Luke Shaw and Scott McTominay appear to be available for selection but Edinson Cavani is rated as a major doubt, whilst both Paul Pogba and Raphael Varane are confirmed to be out.
THE TEAM NEWS
WATFORD
PREDICTED XI (4-1-4-1): Foster; Kiko Femenia, Cathcart, N’Koulou, Rose; Sissoko; Sarr, Cleverley, Tufan, Dennis; King
UNAVAILABLE: Baah (Injured), Etebo (Injured), Kabasele (Injured), Kucka (Suspended), Sema (Injured), Sierralta (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Tufan (Injured)
MAN UTD
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): De Gea; Wan-Bissaka, Lindelof, Maguire, Shaw; Fred, Matic; Greenwood, Fernandes, Rashford; Ronaldo
UNAVAILABLE: Pogba (Injured), Varane (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Cavani (Injured)
THE PREDICTION
From Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s point of view, Man Utd dropping points here against Watford has to be seen as unthinkable and potentially terminal for his hopes of remaining in charge. The Hornets have lost both their home league games played since Ranieri joined the club and are yet to keep a clean sheet in the Premier League this season. With the plethora of attacking talent than Man Utd have at their disposal, including most notable the mercurial Cristiano Ronaldo, there is zero excuse for the Red Devils to not be winning at Vicarage Road. Despite their terrible recent league form, Man Utd are expected to take advantage of Watford’s fragile backline, picking up three points to keep Solskjaer safe for now.
Tip: MAN UTD TO WIN
