Brighton & Hove Albion FC vs Watford FC, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Brighton & Hove Albion FC vs Watford FC — Premier League at The American Express Community Stadium.
- Brighton & Hove Albion FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Watford FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Dan Cook
- Referee Derek Eaton
- Referee Simon Hooper
- Referee Roger East
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 Feb | Watford FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 29 Jan | Fulham FC | A | 2–4 | L |
| 26 Jan | West Bromwich Albion FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 19 Jan | Manchester United FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 12 Jan | Liverpool FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 05 Jan | AFC Bournemouth | A | 3–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Feb | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 30 Jan | Tottenham Hotspur FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 26 Jan | Newcastle United FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 19 Jan | Burnley FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 12 Jan | Crystal Palace FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 06 Jan | Woking FC | A | 2–0 | W |
Key Stats
17%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
17%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' In just a few seconds The American Express Community Stadium will turn into a battlefield for Brighton & Hove Albion FC and Watford FC.
- 5' Watford FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 10' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 15' With 0 assists to his name this season, Shane Duffy is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Watford FC.
- 20' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 25' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 30' Brighton & Hove Albion FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 33' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Davy Propper.
- 38' Troy Deeney needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 43' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 48' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 53' The 34-year-old Maty Ryan has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 58' Watford FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 63' The travelling Watford FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 68' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 70' Another change for Watford FC made on 70 minute. Gerard Deulofeu leaves to be changed by Andre Gray.
- 72' The Brighton & Hove Albion FC manager makes a substitution. Glenn Murray departs to be replaced by Florin Andone.
- 77' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Brighton & Hove Albion FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 81' The Watford FC manager makes a substitution. Ken Sema departs to be replaced by Quina.
- 86' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Brighton & Hove Albion FC and Watford FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- The points are shared — Brighton & Hove Albion FC 0-0 Watford FC. Honours even.
Lineups
Brighton & Hove Albion FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 5
- 3
- 4
- 6
- 20
- 13
- 24
-
17
Glenn Murray ↓ Florin Andone 72'
- 9
- 8
- 22
Bench
-
10
Florin Andone ↑ 72'
- 14
- 16
- 27
- 7
- 11
- 33
Coach
Chris Hughton
Watford FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 12
- 26
- 15
- 25
- 2
- 6
- 29
- 8
- 19
- 9
-
7
Gerard Deulofeu ↓ Andre Gray 70'
Bench
- 11
- 1
- 3
- 14
-
18
Andre Gray ↑ 70'
-
20
Quina ↑ 81'
- 17
Coach
Javi Gracia
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Neal Maupay | 3 |
| Adam Webster | 2 |
| Roberto Pereyra | 2 |
| Roberto Pereyra | 2 |
| Abdoulaye Doucoure | 2 |
| Adrian Mariappa | 1 |
| Shane Duffy | 1 |
| Florin Andone | 1 |
Head to Head
Brighton & Hove Albion FC Form
2019-02-02
Brighton & Hove Albion FC
0–0
Watford FC
D
2019-01-29
Fulham FC
4–2
Brighton & Hove Albion FC
L
2019-01-26
Brighton & Hove Albion FC
0–0
West Bromwich Albion FC
D
2019-01-19
Manchester United FC
2–1
Brighton & Hove Albion FC
L
2019-01-12
Brighton & Hove Albion FC
0–1
Liverpool FC
L
2019-01-05
AFC Bournemouth
1–3
Brighton & Hove Albion FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.75
Brighton & Hove Albion FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.96
Watford FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 75% + Watford FC or Draw 71%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.71
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 79% |
|
21% |
| ± 1.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 2.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
| ± 3.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
| ± 4.5 | 4% |
|
96% |
Double Chance
Brighton & Hove Albion FC or Draw
64%
Draw or Watford FC
71%
Brighton & Hove Albion FC or Watford FC
65%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
15.9%
1 – 1
14%
1 – 0
12%
0 – 2
7.9%
1 – 2
6.2%
2 – 1
4.8%
2 – 0
4.7%
0 – 3
2.5%
2 – 2
2.5%
1 – 3
2%
3 – 1
1.2%
Asian Handicap — Brighton & Hove Albion FC
| Handicap | Brighton & Hove Albion FC covers | Push | Watford FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 6% | 92% |
| -1.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -1 | 8% | 18% | 75% |
| -0.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| +0.5 | 63% | — | 37% |
| +1 | 63% | 23% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 10% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Brighton & Hove Albion FC keeps clean sheet
39%
✗
Watford FC keeps clean sheet
48%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.