Watford vs Manchester United: Predictions, odds & betting tips

Manchester United will be determined to make a winning return to Premier League action when they travel to Vicarage Road to take on Watford on Saturday.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men were beaten 2-0 by Manchester City in their last match before the international break, their fourth defeat in six league games.

Watford vs Manchester United latest odds

However, Man Utd are 9/20 (1.45) favourites with bet365 to put that behind them by coming out on top against their newly-promoted opponents.

Watford ran out 2-0 winners in the previous encounter at this ground two years ago and are available at 11/2 (6.50) to pile more pressure on the opposition by pulling off a shock win once again.

None of the last 20 meetings between the pair have resulted in draws but you can get odds of 15/4 (4.75) on them cancelling each other out in this one.

Watford vs Manchester United first goalscorer

Cristiano Ronaldo is the 11/4 (3.75) favourite to break the deadlock despite scoring just once in his last six league games, with Marcus Rashford priced at 11/2 (6.50) after hitting the net in three of his last six appearances.

Joshua King is available at 9/1 (10.0) to open the scoring against his former club, while league top scorer Ismaila Sarr is an 11/1 (12.0) shot.

Watford vs Manchester United preview

Having kept a clean sheet against Tottenham after switching to a more cautious three at the back formation, the Red Devils seem to have reverted to their shaky defensive form by conceding twice in each of the two subsequent matches - meaning they have let in 16 goals in their previous six games.

This does not bode well for a trip to a stadium where they have failed to keep a single clean sheet in their last seven visits, although they will be confident of getting on target themselves given they have found the net in each of their last 13 away games - scoring 10 times in just the last five.

Watford vs Manchester United tips & predictions

With Watford having put five goals past Everton not so long ago, odds of 3/4 (1.75) offer decent value on them sharing the scoresheet with a Manchester United team that has seen goals at both ends in four of their last five matches on the road.

All odds correct at time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.

Both teams to score at 3/4 (1.75) for a 2pt stake with bet365