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

Manchester City will face Watford in the EFL Carabao Cup third round on Tuesday at the Etihad Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 2:45 p.m. ET. The game can be streamed live on Paramount+. Currently, Man City sits atop the English Premier League standings, drawing 2-2 against Arsenal in their last match, despite Arsenal playing a man down for the entire second half. Watford, on the other hand, has struggled recently, suffering a 4-1 defeat to Norwich City over the weekend and is positioned eighth in the EFL Championship.

Betting odds for the match favor Manchester City at -800 (risking $800 to win $100), while Watford is placed as the +1800 underdog. A draw is set at +650, and the over/under for total goals is 3.5.

Paramount+ is streaming all Carabao Cup matches this season, along with a variety of other sports content, including the UEFA Champions League and NFL games. New subscribers can take advantage of a seven-day free trial.

Soccer coverage on the CBS Sports Golazo Network offers viewers daily news, highlights, and analysis, with 24-hour programming dedicated to soccer that has proven successful since its launch in April.

Betting expert Martin Green has predicted that Manchester City will win with a clean sheet at -112. He noted that the team’s home record has been impressive, and with Watford’s recent away struggles, they may opt to rest some key players during a congested schedule.

Pep Guardiola has previously guided Manchester City to four successive EFL Cup titles from 2018 to 2021, and despite a surprising exit last year, he is expected to field a strong lineup as they aim to progress in this year’s tournament.

For those interested in watching, Paramount+ offers additional soccer coverage, including EFL League One and Italian Serie A, along with local CBS sports events. The CBS Sports Golazo Network also provides a new podcast, “Morning Footy,” featuring news and highlights from the world of soccer.

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