Manchester United - Watford: Clean sheet for the home team

Manchester United host Watford at Old Trafford on Sunday.

Manchester United

The Red Devils are going through a bumpy season somewhat hard to predict. Ole Gunnar Solskjær's side is currently battling Tottenham and Sheffield United for 5th spot.

Statistics

Only Manchester City, Chelsea and Liverpool have conceded fewer shots than Manchester United so far in the Premier League this season, United conceding on average 10.42 shots per game.
Only Liverpool, Chelsea, Manchester City and Sheffield United have conceded fewer shots on target than Manchester United so far in the Premier League this season, United conceding on average 3.58 shots on target per game.
Only Liverpool, Sheffield United and Leicester have conceded fewer goals than Manchester United so far in the Premier League this season, United conceding on average 1.12 goals per game.

Looking at home games specifically, the numbers look even better:
Only Manchester City and Chelsea have conceded fewer shots at home than Manchester United so far in the Premier League this season, United conceding on average 9.00 shots per game.
Only 6 teams have conceded fewer shots on target at home than Manchester United so far in the Premier League this season, United conceding on average 3.46 shots on target per game.
Only Liverpool have conceded fewer goals at home than Manchester United so far in the Premier League this season, United conceding on average 0.92 goals per game.

Form

Looking at the last 4 games, Manchester United have created on average 4.75 shots on target per game - slightly above the average in the league right now. Even more relevant to this very post is United conceded on average 2.75 shots on target in those games - one of the best defensive numbers in the league right now (including games against attack minded teams like Liverpool and Chelsea).

Watford

The Hornets reside in 19th place, 1 point from safety and Nigel Pearson's squad produce some disappointing numbers.

Statistics

Only 7 teams have created fewer shots than Watford so far in the Premier League this season, Watford creating on average 11.50 shots per game.
Only Crystal Palace have created fewer shots on target than Watford so far in the Premier League this season, Watford creating on average 3.08 shots on target per game.
Only Crystal Palace have scored fewer goals than Watford so far in the Premier League this season, Watford scoring on average 0.92 goals per game.

Looking at away games specifically, the numbers look even worse:
Only Crystal Palace, Newcastle and Sheffield United have created fewer shots on the road than Watford so far in the Premier League this season, Watford creating on average 8.69 shots per game.
Only Newcastle, Burnley and Sheffield United have created fewer shots on target away from home than Watford so far in the Premier League this season, Watford creating on average 2.77 shots on target per game.
Only Norwich and West Ham have scored fewer goals on the road than Watford so far in the Premier League this season, the Hertfordshire outfit scoring on average 0.85 goals per game.

Form

Looking at the last 4 games, Watford have created on average 2.00 shots on target per game - the worst attacking numbers in the league right now. During those very games Watford have conceded on average 4.25 shots on target per game - above the average defensive numbers in the league right now.

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Conclusion & Betting Tips

Manchester United is one of the teams conceding the fewest shots and shots on target in the Premier League, especially at home.
Watford is one of the teams creating the fewest shots and shots on target in the Premier League, particularly on the road.
The recent trends consolidate these figures.
My Betting Tip is Total Goals by Away Team: Under 0.5.
Stake at 5/10 units.

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