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Probable Lineups

Watford
4-5-1
Manchester City
4-3-3
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(39) 18 Goals 50 (75)
(26) 13 Assists 39 (52)
(6.5) 6.7 Average Ratings 7.2 (6.9)
36.3 Average Age 36
183.6 Average Height (cm) 180.4
(0.9) 1 Shots pg 1.6 (1.3)
(49%) 47% Aerial Duel Success 54% (52%)
(0.9) 0.7 Dribbles pg 0.9 (1.1)
(1.6) 1.2 Tackles pg 1.2 (1.4)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Premier League.

Missing Players

Watford
Man City
Player Reason Status Rating
Roberto Pereyra Out 6.62
Mauro Zárate Out 6.75
Younes Kaboul Out 6.89
Craig Cathcart Out 6.62
Sebastian Prödl Out 6.62
Miguel Britos Doubtful 6.75
Christian Kabasele Doubtful 6.48
Player Reason Status Rating
Ilkay Gündogan Out 7.04
Claudio Bravo Out 6.33
Fabian Delph Out 6.56

Team News

Watford
Man City
  • Following the red card to Sebastian Prödl at Stamford Bridge in midweek, Walter Mazzarri has a massive problem at the back, praying on the fitness of Britos or Kabasele, with Younes Kaboul and Craig Cathcart still sidelined.
  • The pair are major doubts though, so Watford may have to play someone out of position alongside Adrian Mariappa, with Etienne Capoue a candidate having played at centre-back a considerable amount in France and more recently on occasion at Spurs.
  • Stefano Okaka may get the nod over Troy Deeney to lead the line having scored from the bench on Monday.
  • With no fresh injury concerns, Guardiola's one key decision may revolve around sentimentality, with Pablo Zabaleta leaving the club at the end of the season.
  • The visitors still need a result to ensure a top 4 finish, but Guardiola should have faith in the Argentine to do a job on Sunday and recall him to the starting XI.
  • It's a move that would likely see Yaya Toure sacrificed - though this could also be his last game in a City shirt - while Vincent Kompany may not be risked after picking up a knock in midweek.

Head to Head Stats

R Team W D L Pts
3 M. City 23 9 6 78
17 Watford 11 7 20 40

Prediction

  • While Man City only need a point to secure a top four spot, Guardiola will demand the three that will ensure they avoid a qualification process for next season's Champions League.
  • It's a been a disappointing debut campaign for the Catalan, but he will be given the summer to build a squad in his image, while the same cannot be said for his opposite number this weekend, with Watford announcing this week that it would be Mazzarri's last game in charge.
  • After a five consecutive defeats the Hornets could finish as low as 17th and given their issues at the back that's an even more distinct possibility up against a fearsome City frontline. Expect a whitewash.
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Watford
Manchester City
J. Holebas 6.93
Y. Kaboul 6.89
T. Deeney 6.85
K. De Bruyne 7.55
N. Otamendi 7.49
S. Agüero 7.33
T. Deeney 10
É. Capoue 7
S. Okaka 4
S. Agüero 20
R. Sterling 7
G. Jesus 7
J. Holebas 4
T. Deeney 4
N. Amrabat 3
K. De Bruyne 18
D. Silva 7
R. Sterling 6

Match Forecast

Manchester City will score as a result of a through ball  
Manchester City will score from a fast break situation  
Manchester City will score from a direct freekick  
Watford will be shown a high number of cards  
Manchester City will control the game in the opposition's half  
Manchester City will dominate possession  
Manchester City will score from a wingplay situation  
Manchester City will score a long shot  
Manchester City will score as a result of an opposition error  
Manchester City will score from a setpiece situation  
* Match forecast is generated from clashes in team characteristics.