Manchester City FC vs Watford FC, FA Cup 2018-19 FINAL
Overview
Match Preview
Manchester City FC vs Watford FC — FA Cup .
- Manchester City FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
- Watford FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Kevin Friend
- Referee Matthew Wilkes
- Referee Graham Scott
- Referee Constantine Hatzidakis
- Referee Andre Marriner
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 May | Watford FC | H | 6–0 | W |
| 12 May | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | A | 4–1 | W |
| 06 May | Leicester City FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 28 Apr | Burnley FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 24 Apr | Manchester United FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 20 Apr | Tottenham Hotspur FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 May | Manchester City FC | A | 0–6 | L |
| 12 May | West Ham United FC | H | 1–4 | L |
| 05 May | Chelsea FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 27 Apr | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 23 Apr | Southampton FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 20 Apr | Huddersfield Town AFC | A | 2–1 | W |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
88%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Manchester City FC and Watford FC is underway.
- 5' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Roberto Pereyra made 373 appearances and scored 31 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 10' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 15' Manchester City FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 20' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 22' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Abdoulaye Doucoure.
- 26' David Silva puts Manchester City FC on the lead.
- 31' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 36' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 38' Raheem Sterling makes no mistake. The score reads 2-0 and Manchester City FC are in front.
- 43' France international Etienne Capoue has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 48' Manchester City FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 53' The home supporters are growing impatient. Manchester City FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 55' Manchester City FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Kevin De Bruyne is hanging Riyad Mahrez on the field on 55 minute.
- 60' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for David Silva.
- 61' Magnificent from Kevin De Bruyne! That is 84 goals in 452 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 66' A tactical swap from Watford FC — Andre Gray on, Gerard Deulofeu off on 66 minutes.
- 68' Magnificent from Gabriel Jesus! That is 110 goals in 452 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 73' Leroy Sane gets the nod from Manchester City FC. He replaces Ilkay Gundogan and will look to change the dynamic.
- 78' The 40-year-old Vincent Kompany has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 79' It is a substitution in Manchester City FC team. David Silva is replaced by John Stones on 79 minute.
- 80' Femenia Far has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 80.
- 81' Raheem Sterling is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the right winger.
- 86' Ilkay Gundogan needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 87' Raheem Sterling makes a hat-trick on 87.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 6-0.
Lineups
Manchester City FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
8
Ilkay Gundogan ↓ Leroy Sane 73'
-
21
David Silva ↓ John Stones 79'
- 31
- 33
- 20
- 2
- 7
- 4
- 14
- 35
-
26
Riyad Mahrez ↓ Kevin De Bruyne 55'
Bench
-
19
Leroy Sane ↑ 73'
- 30
-
5
John Stones ↑ 79'
-
17
Kevin De Bruyne ↑ 55'
- 3
- 10
- 49
Coach
Pep Guardiola
Watford FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 15
- 25
- 6
- 29
- 16
-
37
Roberto Pereyra ↓ Isaac Success 66'
-
19
Will Hughes ↓ Tom Cleverley 73'
- 21
- 9
-
7
Gerard Deulofeu ↓ Andre Gray 66'
Bench
- 11
- 26
- 27
- 2
-
8
Tom Cleverley ↑ 73'
-
18
Andre Gray ↑ 66'
-
10
Isaac Success ↑ 66'
Coach
Javi Gracia
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Raheem Sterling | 9 |
| Gabriel Jesus | 7 |
| Bernardo Silva | 5 |
| Riyad Mahrez | 2 |
| David Silva | 2 |
| Kevin De Bruyne | 2 |
| Abdoulaye Doucoure | 1 |
| Aymeric Laporte | 1 |
Head to Head
Manchester City FC Form
2019-05-18
Manchester City FC
6–0
Watford FC
W
2019-05-12
Brighton & Hove Albion FC
1–4
Manchester City FC
W
2019-05-06
Manchester City FC
1–0
Leicester City FC
W
2019-04-28
Burnley FC
0–1
Manchester City FC
W
2019-04-24
Manchester United FC
0–2
Manchester City FC
W
2019-04-20
Manchester City FC
1–0
Tottenham Hotspur FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.35
Manchester City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.75
Watford FC xG
I would bet for:
Manchester City FC to win 71% + Over 2.5 goals 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Manchester City FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.1
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 2.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 3.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 4.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
Double Chance
Manchester City FC or Draw
89%
Draw or Watford FC
29%
Manchester City FC or Watford FC
81%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Manchester City FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 6–0 not predicted6 – 0Actual
2 – 0
12.4%
1 – 0
10.3%
3 – 0
9.4%
2 – 1
9%
1 – 1
8.6%
3 – 1
7%
0 – 0
6%
4 – 0
5.5%
4 – 1
4.2%
2 – 2
3.3%
1 – 2
2.8%
0 – 1
2.8%
Asian Handicap — Manchester City FC
| Handicap | Manchester City FC covers | Push | Watford FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| -2 | 28% | 21% | 51% |
| -1.5 | 49% | — | 51% |
| -1 | 49% | 23% | 28% |
| -0.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +0.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +1 | 91% | 7% | 3% |
| +1.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
| +2 | 97% | 2% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Manchester City FC keeps clean sheet
48%
✗
Watford FC keeps clean sheet
10%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.