The match between Manchester United and Watford on March 30, 2019 will be extremely important for the Mancunians in the fight for the Champions League zone. Fans will hear the starting whistle at Old Trafford at 18:00 Moscow time.Manchester United Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has had a great start as United manager. The Reds managed to get past PSG in the Champions League and returned to the number of teams claiming the top four. Despite such successes, United were not without losses, the match of the previous round against Arsenal was very significant for the guests, because the Reds went to one of the main competitors. The guests actively started the game, and already on the ninth minute they managed to create the first scoring chance, Romelu Lukaku struck from the line of the goalkeeper’s area, but the crossbar saved the hosts. Arsenal responded with a goal, Granit Xhaka decided to strike from a long distance, the blow did not turn out strong, but the review for David De Gea was closed by the defenders and the goalkeeper did not have time to react – 1:0 in the 12th minute. The guests did not despair and in a few minutes they could equalize, Fred shot from a long distance, but the post took over the Brazilian’s attempt. The “Reds” continued to put pressure and could well count on a goal scored, towards the end of the first half, Lukaku could score again, the Belgian dragged two defenders on him and struck into the near corner of the goal, this time the goalkeeper of Arsenal played reliably. The United striker continued to waste scoring chances and after the break, in the 51st minute, the striker was alone on the line of the goalkeeper’s area, but this time he could not beat Bernd Leno. The Gunners, in turn, did not often delight their fans with scoring opportunities, but they still managed to score the second – Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang converted a penalty in the 69th minute. The match ended in defeat for the Red Devils and dropped United to fifth place. Watford The Hornets look unstable right now, but at the same time they hold their place in the top ten of the Premier League. Watford’s victories aren’t helped by their busy calendar either, with Javier Gracia’s team facing six Premier League sides in a short period of time, with the Manchester United-Watford clash being just one of them. The marathon for Watford began in the last round, in which they had to go to Manchester City. The first half did not bring anything good for the guests, however, they managed to avoid a missed goal, all the most interesting things were waiting for the fans after the break. City players actively started the second half, and already in the first minute they managed to take the lead, Raheem Sterling was in a good position and sent the ball into the far corner of the Watford goal – 1:0. The dominance of the hosts was noticeable to the naked eye, especially demonstrated by the second goal of the “sky blue”, Riyad Mahrez shot into the penalty area, where Sterling was already waiting for his pass – 2:0. Sterling managed to score a hat-trick and finally finish off the opponent in the 59th minute, the Englishman broke through the opponent’s defense and calmly outplayed the goalkeeper – 3:0. Watford managed to win back one ball and return at least a minimal intrigue to this game in the 66th minute, Gerard Deulofeu took advantage of a mistake in the hosts’ defense and pushed the ball past the goalkeeper. The Hornets managed to score one goal, but they weren’t enough for more – 3:1. Odds for the match Manchester United – Watford March 30, 2019 Bookmakers from the Pari-Match company believe that the team from Manchester has a better chance of winning the upcoming game. Odds for the match Manchester United – Watford: Manchester United win – 1.41; Draw – 4.90; Watford win – 7.20. Manchester United – Watford: prediction for the match The victory for the “Mancunians” will mean a lot, so the hosts will not make sense to sit and play defensive football. You can be sure that the Red Devils will do everything to win this match. Prediction for the match Manchester United – Watford: Manchester United will win and not concede, odds – 2.41.
