Manchester United vs Watford
England – Premier League
Date: Saturday, 26 February 2022
Kick-off at 15:00 UK/ 16:00 CET
Venue: Old Trafford.
When Manchester United hosts Watford at Old Trafford on Saturday, they will be looking to maintain their hold on fourth place in the Premier League table.
The climax time of the 2021/22 season is approaching, and teams around the Premier League are scrambling to reach their goals.
On Saturday, Manchester United will entertain Watford at Old Trafford in Gameweek 27.
Despite significant progress under Ralf Rangnick, Manchester United’s form remains concerning.
The Red Devils are playing a more fluid form of football, but they are still struggling to convert their chances.
The squad has only lost once in 16 games under the interim management, although the team has drawn seven times, the most recent of which was a 1-1 draw at Atletico Madrid in the UEFA Champions League.
Watford’s campaign, on the other hand, has had an unsteady start.
Roy Hodgson is the Hornets’ third manager after Claudio Ranieri was fired.
The Hornets have lost three of their last five games.
As a result, only Norwich City and 17th-placed Newcastle United are below Watford in the Premier League rankings, with Newcastle United four points ahead.
The reverse meeting was Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s penultimate game as Manchester United manager, with the Red Devils losing 4-1 at Vicarage Road in November.
The Hard Tackle examines the matchup before of the most recent meeting between the two teams.
Manchester United vs Watford Head to head :
- The Red Devils had won eight of the past ten clashes.
- They had scored two or more goals in five of their past nine encounters.
- The hosts have a 100% winning record at this ground since 1999.
- At this stadium, the visitors have scored a total of one goal in the 21st century.
Manchester United vs Watford Prediction :
Manchester United will face a difficult task against Watford, especially after the Hornets’ resounding victory in the reverse meeting.
The tourists, on the other hand, are finding it difficult to pose a threat.
Despite Manchester United’s defensive flaws, Watford may be unable to overcome David de Gea on Saturday.
Manchester United, on the other hand, will have to wait before ultimately breaking the deadlock.
Anthony Elanga, who is in fine form, might be the difference maker once more, with Bruno Fernandes also contributing.
Ralf Rangnick’s side is expected to win 2-0, according to The Hard Tackle.
Manchester United vs Watford Team News :
Man United are going to be without Edinson Cavani again due to a groin problem, and Scott McTominay will also miss out due to illness.
As McTominay recovers, Paul Pogba and Fred should continue in midfield, while Elanga is threatening to displace Marcus Rashford or Jadon Sancho on the flanks.
At the Wanda Metropolitano, Victor Lindelof was a surprise starter at right-back, but Diogo Dalot should start here as Alex Telles competes with Luke Shaw for a starting spot on the left side.
Watford will be without Peter Etebo and Nicolas Nkoulou as they work on their match fitness, while Joao Pedro and Juraj Kucka are expected to return from their knocks.
Joshua King and Tom Cleverley, both ex-Man United players, will be looking to make an impression against their old club, but they were both sent off in the Palace defeat and could be in danger of losing their spots tonight, though King should be fit to play despite a brief injury scare.
Edo Kayembe might be a midfield option for the Hornets, who could potentially choose to replace King with Cucho Hernandez or Ken Sema at Old Trafford.
Manchester United possible starting lineup:
De Gea; Dalot, Varane, Maguire, Telles; Fred, Pogba; Elanga, Fernandes, Sancho; Ronaldo
Watford possible starting lineup:
Foster; Femenia, Cathcart, Samir, Kamara; Louza, Kayembe, Sissoko; Sarr, Hernandez, Dennis
