AFC Bournemouth vs Watford FC, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
AFC Bournemouth vs Watford FC — Premier League at Vitality Stadium.
- AFC Bournemouth 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Watford FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee David Coote
- Referee Marc Perry
- Referee Graham Scott
- Referee Simon Bennett
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Ham United FC | 38 | 39 |
| 2 | Burnley FC | 38 | 22 |
| 3 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 38 | 20 |
| 4 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Coventry City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Hull City AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Ipswich Town FC | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Arsenal FC | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Manchester City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Manchester United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Aston Villa FC | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Liverpool FC | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | AFC Bournemouth | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Sunderland AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Brentford FC | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Chelsea FC | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Fulham FC | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Newcastle United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Everton FC | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | Leeds United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | Crystal Palace FC | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | Nottingham Forest FC | 0 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Jan | Watford FC | H | 3–3 | D |
| 30 Dec | Manchester United FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 26 Dec | Tottenham Hotspur FC | A | 0–5 | L |
| 22 Dec | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 15 Dec | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 08 Dec | Liverpool FC | H | 0–4 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Jan | AFC Bournemouth | A | 3–3 | D |
| 29 Dec | Newcastle United FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Dec | Chelsea FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 22 Dec | West Ham United FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 15 Dec | Cardiff City FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 10 Dec | Everton FC | A | 2–2 | D |
Key Stats
33%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at Vitality Stadium as AFC Bournemouth face off against Watford FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 10' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 14' A goal from the England international Troy Deeney! He fires home on 14 to make it 0-1!
- 19' AFC Bournemouth have won 441 goals from 335 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 24' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 27' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Troy Deeney makes it 0-2.
- 29' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Abdoulaye Doucoure.
- 33' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Troy Deeney on 33 minutes.
- 34' The Netherlands Nathan Ake breaks the deadlock on 34 minutes. 1-2!
- 37' What a moment for Callum Wilson! That strike on 37 puts his side firmly in control.
- 38' Goal! Ken Sema scores his 14 goal in 358 matches.
- 40' Ryan Fraser does the damage! The net is bulging and AFC Bournemouth surge ahead!
- 45' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 50' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Etienne Capoue.
- 55' Roberto Pereyra is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Watford FC so far.
- 56' Abdoulaye Doucoure makes way for Tom Cleverley at the 56 minute mark. A tactical switch from Watford FC.
- 60' The referee shows AFC Bournemouth player a Yellow card on 60.
- 65' The energy levels are beginning to show. Javi Gracia might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 70' 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.
- 71' A tactical swap from Watford FC — Will Hughes on, Ken Sema off on 71 minutes.
- 76' Will Hughes has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 81' The supporters are chanting for Jordon Ibe. He replaces Callum Wilson on 81 minute.
- 82' The crowd applauds Ryan Fraser as he leaves the pitch. Lys Mousset steps in for AFC Bournemouth.
- 87' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 89' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Jose Holebas.
- 90' The whistle greets Gerard Deulofeu as he departs to be replaced by Isaac Success.
- The final score is 3-3.
Lineups
AFC Bournemouth Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
- 20
- 27
- 11
- 3
- 5
- 19
- 4
-
24
Ryan Fraser ↓ Lys Mousset 82'
-
13
Callum Wilson ↓ Jordon Ibe 81'
- 17
Bench
- 21
- 1
- 26
- 6
-
9
Lys Mousset ↑ 82'
-
10
Jordon Ibe ↑ 81'
- 18
Coach
Eddie Howe
Watford FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
12
Ken Sema ↓ Will Hughes 71'
- 26
- 15
- 25
- 6
- 29
- 16
- 37
- 21
- 9
-
7
Gerard Deulofeu ↓ Isaac Success 90'
Bench
- 11
- 1
- 3
-
8
Tom Cleverley ↑ 56'
-
19
Will Hughes ↑ 71'
- 20
-
10
Isaac Success ↑ 90'
Coach
Javi Gracia
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Troy Deeney | 3 |
| Callum Wilson | 2 |
| Joshua King | 2 |
| Joshua King | 2 |
| Nathan Ake | 1 |
| Ryan Fraser | 1 |
| Abdoulaye Doucoure | 1 |
| David Brooks | 1 |
AFC Bournemouth Form
2019-01-02
AFC Bournemouth
3–3
Watford FC
D
2018-12-30
Manchester United FC
4–1
AFC Bournemouth
L
2018-12-26
Tottenham Hotspur FC
5–0
AFC Bournemouth
L
2018-12-22
AFC Bournemouth
2–0
Brighton & Hove Albion FC
W
2018-12-15
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
2–0
AFC Bournemouth
L
2018-12-08
AFC Bournemouth
0–4
Liverpool FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.97
AFC Bournemouth xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.59
Watford FC xG
I would bet for:
AFC Bournemouth or Watford FC 75% + Both teams to score 68%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.56
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 2.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 3.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 4.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
Double Chance
AFC Bournemouth or Draw
70%
Draw or Watford FC
55%
AFC Bournemouth or Watford FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✗ 3–3 not predicted3 – 3Actual
1 – 1
9.7%
2 – 1
8.5%
1 – 2
6.9%
2 – 2
6.7%
2 – 0
5.5%
3 – 1
5.5%
1 – 0
5%
3 – 2
4.4%
0 – 0
4.2%
0 – 1
3.9%
0 – 2
3.7%
1 – 3
3.6%
Asian Handicap — AFC Bournemouth
| Handicap | AFC Bournemouth covers | Push | Watford FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -2 | 12% | 14% | 74% |
| -1.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| -1 | 26% | 19% | 54% |
| -0.5 | 46% | — | 54% |
| +0.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +1 | 69% | 16% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 9% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
AFC Bournemouth keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Watford FC keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.