Prediction: 3-1
Tip: Anthony Elanga to score(if he starts)/Goals Over 2.5
Key Points:
1. United is ranked 5th in goals scored per match (1.7 goals)
2. Watford is ranked 13th in shots on target per match (3.8 shots)
3. Since 2019, United has won thrice against Watford's two h2h victories
Manchester United faces Watford at Old Trafford for Matchday 27 of the Premier League.
United will be relying on delivering positive results to retain their provisional fourth position in the table against nearby teams that can give them a hard time for the same with games in hand.
Things have finally shown signs of improvement in the interim manager Ralf Rangnick's tenure.
The Red Devils have picked up three crucial wins with two draws in their last five league games.
Avoiding a loss has helped them to climb up towards the available Champions League spots for now. They need three points to remain nearby, trailing behind four points and a place with an extra game played behind 3rd placed Chelsea.
However, on the contrary, Watford is on the opposite side of the spectrum. They have little to no hope of surviving this season if things continue this way. The Hornets have dropped down to the penultimate position in the league, with four points adrift of safety.
Roy Hodgson has improved the side in a few delicate areas, but the ground has become too much to cover in a short period. Watford has endured three losses with a victory and a draw in their last five.
Anthony Elanga has been climbing up the pecking order for United as he has helped his squad by scoring in back-to-back games. The winger looks confident enough. Poaching another goal against a struggling outfit looks to be the trend for the youngster.
The Yellow Army did rejoice their highlight of this season against the same opposition earlier with a 4-1 demolition. A lot has changed for both since then. It is highly unlikely that United will face any real problems to not gather a favorable outcome at home.
United will miss having Edinson Cavani due to an injury till March, while Scott McTominay remains doubtful. The visitors will have to do without Peter Etebo and Nicolas Nkoulou.
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