WAT vs MUN Dream11 Match Prediction: Watford FC will be playing hosts to Manchester United as the Hornets look to make a move away from the bottom of the table. Watford currently finds itself 20th in the league with nine points and have secured just the one win this season against Norwich. Meanwhile, Manchester United are fresh form a 3-0 defeat in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals.
However, Ole Gunnar Solsljaker will be looking to transpire that form in the Premier League against the lesser teams in order to stay in the quest of top four. The Red Devils occupy the fifth spot in the league with 25 points and are four points away from Chelsea who sits at fourth.
Match Details
Date- Sunday, December 22 | Kick-Off- 7:30 PM (IST) | Venue- Vicarage Road
Watford
Jose Holebas, Danny Welbeck, Tom Cleverly, Sebastian Prodi, Daryl Janmaat are all on the sidelines due to injury. Meanwhile, Adam Masina and Roberto Pereyra are doubtfull to start for the hosts. Having said that, Deeney is expected to lead the attack,. Deulofey, Docoure and Sarr could play in behind.
Manchester United
Mason Greenwood has been showing glimpses of quality but may have to settle for the bench against Watford. Paul Pogba continues to be away due to injury. Jesse Lingard could be back at the ‘number 10’ position for the visitors. Anthony Martial, Daniel James and Marcus Rashford should continue as the front three.
Watford- Foster; Femenia, Cathcart, Kabasele, Mariappa; Capoue, Hughes; Deulofeu, Docoure, Sarr; Deeney
Manchester United- De Gea; Wan-Bissaka, Lindelof, Maguire, Shaw; McTominay, Fred; James, Lingard, Rashford, Martial
Gerard Deulofeu has two goals and two assists for Watford in 1201 minutes in the league and has a pass accuracy of 81%
Marcus Radford has been decisive on the right for Manchester United. The 22-year-old has 10 goals, four assists and a pass accuracy of 76.4% from 17 appearances in the league this season.
Troy Deeney is yet to score a goal this season for Watford since he was on the sidelines due to injury in the first half of the season. However, Deeney’s experience upfront could cause some problems to Manchester United’s defence.
Daniel James has been one of the breakthrough players ever since signing for Manchester United. The Welshman has three goals, five assists, and a pass accuracy of 78.5% from 1431 minutes in the league this season.
Though Manchester United is undefeated in its last six Premier League games, their inability to break down an organized defence has caused them to drop points. Having said that a draw seems like a possible outcome.
Team 1
Goalkeeper- B Foster
Defenders- H Maguire, A Wan-Bissaka, C Cathcart
Midfielders- Fred, S McTominay, A Docoure, D James (VC)
Forwards- A Martial, M Rashford (C), G Deulofeu
Team 2
Goalkeeper- B Foster
Defenders- A Wan-Bissaka, V Lindelof, K Femenia
Midfielders- S Mctominay, J Lingard, D James, A Doucoure
Forwards- A Martial (C), M Rashford, T Deeney(VC)
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