Manchester City vs Watford Prediction: 24/9/2024

Manchester City has strong aspirations for the EFL Cup, supported by an impressive recent home record of six wins in seven matches. This excellent form has significantly boosted their chances of securing a spot at the top level of the competition. In contrast, Watford has struggled away from home, losing nine of their last 12 trips, regardless of the division they’ve played in.

Adding to Watford’s concerns ahead of their visit to face Manchester City, six of their previous eight away matches in the EFL Cup have seen over 2.5 goals scored, including a defeat in their most recent away game. Manchester City, on the other hand, have been prolific at home, netting at least three goals in 10 of their last 15 home fixtures in the competition.

City’s recent EFL Cup home games have been highly entertaining, with a total of 19 goals scored in their last six matches, and neither team keeping a clean sheet. With both teams having found the net in six of Watford’s last seven away matches at this level, it’s likely that both goalkeepers will be busy once again.

 

Prediction

Watford enters this match in poor form, having collected just two points from a possible 20 in their recent EFL Cup outings. Meanwhile, Manchester City is in excellent shape, going 11 matches unbeaten in the league and winning four of their last five home games.

Prediction: Manchester City 2-1 Watford