Brentford FC vs Watford FC, Premier League 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Brentford FC vs Watford FC — Premier League at Brentford Community Stadium.
- Brentford FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Watford FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Jarred Gillett
- Referee Stuart Burt
- Referee Mike Dean
- Referee Michael Oliver
- Referee Simon Bennett
- Referee
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Dec | Watford FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 05 Dec | Leeds United FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 02 Dec | Tottenham Hotspur FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 28 Nov | Everton FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 20 Nov | Newcastle United FC | A | 3–3 | D |
| 06 Nov | Norwich City FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Dec | Brentford FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 04 Dec | Manchester City FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 01 Dec | Chelsea FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 28 Nov | Leicester City FC | A | 2–4 | L |
| 20 Nov | Manchester United FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 07 Nov | Arsenal FC | A | 0–1 | L |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Brentford FC and Watford FC get this one started.
- 5' The travelling Watford FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 10' Brentford FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Watford FC's shape.
- 15' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 15 minutes.
- 20' The 35-year-old Pontus Jansson has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 24' Against the run of play, Emmanuel Dennis has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 29' Watford FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 34' Watford FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 39' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Thomas Frank will be considering his options from the bench.
- 44' Watford FC have won 391 goals from 358 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 49' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 54' The energy levels are beginning to show. Thomas Frank might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 58' Tom Cleverley makes way for Joao Pedro at the 58 minute mark. A tactical switch from Watford FC.
- 63' Ozan Tufan needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 68' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Vitaly Janelt.
- 69' Brentford FC make a change. Yoane Wissa trudges off to be replaced by Marcus Forss on 69 minutes.
- 70' Poor challenge from Pontus Jansson. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 75' Brentford FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 77' Frank Onyeka gets the nod from Brentford FC. He replaces Rico Henry and will look to change the dynamic.
- 81' Brentford FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 84' Pontus Jansson does the damage! The net is bulging and Brentford FC surge ahead!
- 89' Jeremy Ngakia has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 4 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 90' The supporters are chanting for Ozan Tufan. He replaces Emmanuel Dennis on 90 minute.
- 90' Brentford FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Brentford FC take all three points.
Lineups
Brentford FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
3
Rico Henry ↓ Frank Onyeka 77'
- 18
- 26
- 4
- 19
-
11
Yoane Wissa ↓ Marcus Forss 69'
- 27
-
8
Mathias Jensen ↓ Saman Ghoddoos 69'
- 6
- 40
- 30
Bench
- 29
-
9
Marcus Forss ↑ 69'
-
14
Saman Ghoddoos ↑ 69'
-
15
Frank Onyeka ↑ 77'
- 2
- 36
- 41
- 28
Coach
Thomas Frank
Watford FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
25
Emmanuel Dennis ↓ Ozan Tufan 90'
- 15
-
8
Tom Cleverley ↓ Joao Pedro 58'
- 21
- 7
- 19
- 5
- 33
- 26
- 2
-
29
Juan Hernandez ↓ Ken Sema 77'
Bench
-
18
Ozan Tufan ↑ 90'
-
12
Ken Sema ↑ 77'
- 27
- 35
- 3
- 17
- 6
-
10
Joao Pedro ↑ 58'
Coach
Claudio Ranieri
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ivan Toney | 2 |
| Pontus Jansson | 2 |
| Emmanuel Dennis | 2 |
| Troy Deeney | 1 |
| Marcus Forss | 1 |
| Bryan Mbeumo | 1 |
| Christian Norgaard | 1 |
Head to Head
Brentford FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.6
Brentford FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.98
Watford FC xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Brentford FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.58
Actual: Yes — both scored
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
Brentford FC or Draw
79%
Draw or Watford FC
46%
Brentford FC or Watford FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Watford FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.8%
1 – 0
11.2%
0 – 0
9.6%
2 – 0
9.4%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 1
6.4%
1 – 2
5.6%
3 – 0
4.9%
3 – 1
4.9%
2 – 2
4.5%
0 – 2
3.6%
3 – 2
2.5%
Asian Handicap — Brentford FC
| Handicap | Brentford FC covers | Push | Watford FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 16% | 73% |
| -1.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| -1 | 27% | 23% | 50% |
| -0.5 | 50% | — | 50% |
| +0.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +1 | 78% | 14% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Brentford FC keeps clean sheet
38%
✓
Watford FC keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.