Watford FC vs Manchester City FC, FA Cup 2018-19 SEMI FINALS
Overview
Match Preview
Watford FC vs Manchester City FC — FA Cup .
- Watford FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
- Manchester City FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Paul Tierney
- Referee Roger East
- Referee Anthony Taylor
- Referee Gary Beswick
- Referee Adam Nunn
6 games this season
🟨 4.5/game
⚽ 10.8 goals/game
🟥 1 total
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Apr | Manchester City FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 02 Apr | Fulham FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 30 Mar | Manchester United FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 16 Mar | Crystal Palace FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 09 Mar | Manchester City FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 03 Mar | Leicester City FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Apr | Watford FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 03 Apr | Cardiff City FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 30 Mar | Fulham FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 16 Mar | Swansea City AFC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 12 Mar | FC Schalke 04 | H | 7–0 | W |
| 09 Mar | Watford FC | H | 3–1 | 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' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Watford FC launch into their encounter with Manchester City FC.
- 4' What a strike from Gabriel Jesus! The score is 0-1.
- 9' It is a cagey affair so far. Watford FC in their trying to find a way past Manchester City FC's compact .
- 14' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Watford FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 19' Watford FC is showing some good football. However, Watford FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 24' 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.
- 29' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Danilo Luiz da Silva made 452 appearances and scored 14 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 32' The referee shows Manchester City FC player a Yellow card on 32.
- 37' Supporters expect more eagerness from Ilkay Gundogan, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 42' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 46' Danilo is replacing Kyle Walker for the Manchester City FC side.
- 50' Controversy at the stadium! Danilo argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 55' Manchester City FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 60' Watford FC have won 406 goals from 373 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 65' Fresh legs for Manchester City FC! Fernandinho comes on to replace Kevin De Bruyne.
- 66' Another substitution for Brighton & Hove Albion FC to replace Glenn Murray by Florin Andone on 66 minute.
- 70' The crowd applauds Alireza Jahanbakhsh as he leaves the pitch. Jose Izquierdo steps in for Brighton & Hove Albion FC.
- 72' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Lewis Dunk.
- 77' The travelling Manchester City FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 79' Benjamin Mendy makes way for John Stones at the 79 minute mark. A tactical switch from Manchester City FC.
- 82' Yves Bissouma makes way for Jurgen Locadia at the 82 minute mark. A tactical switch from Brighton & Hove Albion FC.
- 87' A quiet spell here at . Manchester City FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- Full Time. Watford FC beats Manchester City FC
Lineups
Watford FC Lineups
Manchester City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
- 21
- 30
- 31
- 33
- 20
- 2
- 7
-
17
Kevin De Bruyne ↓ Fernandinho 65'
-
22
Benjamin Mendy ↓ John Stones 79'
- 14
Bench
- 19
-
25
Fernandinho ↑ 65'
-
5
John Stones ↑ 79'
-
3
Danilo Luiz da Silva ↑ 46'
- 47
- 26
- 49
Coach
Pep Guardiola
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Raheem Sterling | 9 |
| Gabriel Jesus | 7 |
| Bernardo Silva | 5 |
| Kevin De Bruyne | 2 |
| Riyad Mahrez | 2 |
| David Silva | 2 |
| Nicolas Otamendi | 1 |
| Sergio Aguero | 1 |
Head to Head
Watford FC Form
Manchester City FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.36
Watford FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.2
Manchester City FC xG
I would bet for:
Watford FC or Manchester City FC 71%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Watford FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.56
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 2.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 3.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
Watford FC or Draw
69%
Draw or Manchester City FC
59%
Watford FC or Manchester City FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Watford FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.6%
0 – 0
9.8%
1 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
8.3%
0 – 1
8.2%
1 – 2
7.3%
2 – 0
7%
0 – 2
5.4%
2 – 2
5%
3 – 1
3.8%
3 – 0
3.1%
1 – 3
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Watford FC
| Handicap | Watford FC covers | Push | Manchester City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 12% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 21% | 61% |
| -0.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| +0.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +1 | 69% | 18% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Watford FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✗
Manchester City FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.