AFC Bournemouth vs Watford FC, Premier League 2019-20 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 Peter Bankes
- Referee Stuart Attwell
- Referee Darren Cann
- Referee Daniel Robathan
- Referee Mike Dean
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jan | Watford FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 01 Jan | West Ham United FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| 28 Dec | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 26 Dec | Arsenal FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Dec | Burnley FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 14 Dec | Chelsea FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jan | AFC Bournemouth | A | 3–0 | W |
| 01 Jan | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 28 Dec | Aston Villa FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 26 Dec | Sheffield United FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 22 Dec | Manchester United FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 14 Dec | Liverpool FC | A | 0–2 | L |
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' We are underway at Vitality Stadium. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' Over 5 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 10' AFC Bournemouth are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Watford FC backline.
- 13' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Adam Smith on 13 minutes.
- 18' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 23' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 28' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 33' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 38' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 42' Brilliant from the ! Abdoulaye Doucoure makes it 0-1 with a superb finish on 42.
- 47' Adam Masina has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 52' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 57' A moment of madness from Troy Deeney on 57 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Watford FC will be frustrated.
- 59' Philip Billing has so much to prove this time. He replaces Jefferson Lerma on 59 minute.
- 64' Jefferson Lerma is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Watford FC so far.
- 65' A stunning finish from Troy Deeney — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 70' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Eddie Howe will be considering his options from the bench.
- 75' The AFC Bournemouth bench stirs into life. Harry Wilson is withdrawn and Sam Surridge gets his opportunity.
- 80' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both AFC Bournemouth and Watford FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 82' The Watford FC bench stirs into life. Ismaila Sarr is withdrawn and Roberto Pereyra gets his opportunity.
- 86' Watford FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Quina is hanging Abdoulaye Doucoure on the field on 86 minute.
- 90' The whistle greets Gerard Deulofeu as he departs to be replaced by Andre Gray.
- Watford FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
AFC Bournemouth Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
- 8
- 15
- 2
- 3
- 5
-
4
Dan Gosling ↓ Lewis Cook 59'
- 24
- 13
- 42
-
22
Harry Wilson ↓ Sam Surridge 75'
Bench
-
29
Philip Billing ↑ 59'
- 21
-
16
Lewis Cook ↑ 59'
- 1
- 25
- 6
-
44
Sam Surridge ↑ 75'
Coach
Eddie Howe
Watford FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
- 26
- 15
- 6
- 29
-
16
Abdoulaye Doucoure ↓ Quina 86'
- 14
- 9
-
7
Gerard Deulofeu ↓ Andre Gray 90'
- 4
-
23
Ismaila Sarr ↓ Roberto Pereyra 82'
Bench
- 1
- 25
-
37
Roberto Pereyra ↑ 82'
-
18
Andre Gray ↑ 90'
-
20
Quina ↑ 86'
- 22
- 24
Coach
Nigel Pearson
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Troy Deeney | 3 |
| Joshua King | 2 |
| Callum Wilson | 2 |
| Joshua King | 2 |
| Ken Sema | 1 |
| Nathan Ake | 1 |
| Ryan Fraser | 1 |
| Abdoulaye Doucoure | 1 |
Head to Head
AFC Bournemouth Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.16
AFC Bournemouth xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.41
Watford FC xG
I would bet for:
AFC Bournemouth or Watford FC 71%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Watford FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.57
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 2.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 3.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
AFC Bournemouth or Draw
60%
Draw or Watford FC
69%
AFC Bournemouth or Watford FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Watford FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.4%
0 – 1
9.7%
0 – 0
9.7%
1 – 2
8.5%
1 – 0
7.8%
0 – 2
7.4%
2 – 1
7%
2 – 0
5%
2 – 2
5%
1 – 3
4%
0 – 3
Actual
3 – 1
2.7%
Asian Handicap — AFC Bournemouth
| Handicap | AFC Bournemouth covers | Push | Watford FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 8% | 88% |
| -1.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -1 | 12% | 17% | 70% |
| -0.5 | 30% | — | 70% |
| +0.5 | 59% | — | 41% |
| +1 | 59% | 21% | 20% |
| +1.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +2 | 80% | 12% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
AFC Bournemouth keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Watford FC keeps clean sheet
32%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.