Man City vs Watford: Can the Underdog Pull Off an Upset?

Manchester City is set to face Watford in the third round of the EFL Carabao Cup on Tuesday, with the match streaming live on Paramount+. Currently leading the English Premier League table, Manchester City recently played to a 2-2 draw against Arsenal, despite the Gunners being one player down for the entire second half, with John Stones scoring a late equalizer. On the other hand, Watford comes into the match following a disappointing 4-1 defeat to Norwich City and sits eighth in the EFL Championship.

The match is scheduled to kick off at 2:45 p.m. ET at Etihad Stadium in Manchester. In the betting odds, Manchester City is the strong favorite at -800 (risking $800 to win $100), while Watford is identified as the underdog at +1800. A draw is valued at +650, and the total goals over/under is set at 3.5. Fans can watch the match live on Paramount+ with a free seven-day trial available for new subscribers.

Paramount+ is the exclusive streaming service for Carabao Cup matches this season, offering a range of sports content, including coverage of UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, and NFL games, among others. Interested viewers can sign up for the service to enjoy a free trial.

For those looking for comprehensive soccer coverage, the CBS Sports Golazo Network delivers extensive news, highlights, and analyses. The network, which launched in April, offers 24-hour soccer programming, including live matches and morning shows.

Before tuning into Tuesday’s game, viewers are advised to check the Carabao Cup picks from soccer expert Martin Green, who has a track record of successful predictions across various tournaments. For this matchup, Green predicts that Manchester City will win with a clean sheet, noting their strong home performance and Watford’s recent struggles on the road.

Manchester City’s manager, Pep Guardiola, has previously led the team to four consecutive EFL Cup titles from 2018 to 2021, and although his team faced an early exit last season, he is likely to field a solid squad for this year’s tournament.

Fans can also take advantage of the opportunity to catch the latest soccer news and highlights through the CBS Sports Golazo Network, which includes a podcast version of their Morning Footy program.

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