Chelsea FC vs Watford FC, Premier League 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Chelsea FC vs Watford FC — Premier League at Stamford Bridge.
- Chelsea FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Watford FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Michael Salisbury
- Referee John Busby
- Referee Derek Eaton
- Referee Darren Cann
- Referee Ian Hussin
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 May | Watford FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 19 May | Leicester City FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 14 May | Liverpool FC | A | 6–5 | W |
| 11 May | Leeds United FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 07 May | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 01 May | Everton FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 May | Chelsea FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 15 May | Leicester City FC | H | 1–5 | L |
| 11 May | Everton FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 07 May | Crystal Palace FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 30 Apr | Burnley FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 23 Apr | Manchester City FC | A | 1–5 | L |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Chelsea FC and Watford FC is underway.
- 5' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Adam Masina suffering a number of foals already.
- 10' Chelsea FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Watford FC's shape.
- 11' GOAL! Kai Havertz fires home to make it 1-0!
- 16' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 21' Azpilicueta, a Spain , has 31 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 26' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 31' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Chelsea FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 36' Chelsea FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 41' Chelsea FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Watford FC backline.
- 46' Chelsea FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 51' Hassane Kamara has been relatively quiet despite scoring 8 goals in his last 420 appearances.
- 56' Over 56 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 59' Malang Sarr has so much to prove this time. He replaces Kenedy on 59 minute.
- 64' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Chelsea FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 65' Chelsea FC make a change. Antonio Rudiger trudges off to be replaced by Ross Barkley on 65 minutes.
- 70' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 71' Joshua King makes way for Juan Hernandez at the 71 minute mark. A tactical switch from Watford FC.
- 76' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 78' A change in the Watford FC ranks — Hassane Kamara exits the field as Adam Masina enters on 78.
- 82' It is a substitution in Watford FC team. Edo Kayembe is replaced by Dan Gosling on 82 minute.
- 87' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Dan Gosling makes it 1-1.
- 89' The supporters are chanting for Ben Chilwell. He replaces Mason Mount on 89 minute.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 2-1 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
Chelsea FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
2
Antonio Rudiger ↓ Ross Barkley 65'
- 28
- 7
-
23
Kenedy ↓ Malang Sarr 59'
-
19
Mason Mount ↓ Ben Chilwell 89'
- 24
- 22
- 6
- 16
- 29
- 17
Bench
-
21
Ben Chilwell ↑ 89'
- 5
- 1
-
18
Ross Barkley ↑ 65'
- 12
- 9
- 14
-
31
Malang Sarr ↑ 59'
- 10
Coach
Thomas Tuchel
Watford FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 12
- 27
- 8
- 21
-
7
Joshua King ↓ Juan Hernandez 71'
- 19
-
14
Hassane Kamara ↓ Adam Masina 78'
- 22
- 26
-
39
Edo Kayembe ↓ Dan Gosling 82'
- 10
Bench
-
11
Adam Masina ↑ 78'
- 15
-
16
Dan Gosling ↑ 82'
- 35
- 5
- 31
- 34
- 2
-
29
Juan Hernandez ↑ 71'
Coach
Roy Hodgson
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ross Barkley | 2 |
| Eden Hazard | 2 |
| Gonzalo Higuain | 1 |
| Dan Gosling | 1 |
| Tammy Abraham | 1 |
| Christian Pulisic | 1 |
| Gerard Deulofeu | 1 |
| Willian | 1 |
Head to Head
Chelsea FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.77
Chelsea FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.96
Watford FC xG
I would bet for:
Chelsea FC to win 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Chelsea FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.73
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 2.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 3.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
Chelsea FC or Draw
83%
Draw or Watford FC
40%
Chelsea FC or Watford FC
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Chelsea FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.9%
1 – 0
10.8%
2 – 0
10%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
8.4%
3 – 0
5.8%
3 – 1
5.6%
0 – 1
5.3%
1 – 2
5.1%
2 – 2
4.5%
0 – 2
2.9%
3 – 2
2.8%
Asian Handicap — Chelsea FC
| Handicap | Chelsea FC covers | Push | Watford FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -2 | 14% | 17% | 68% |
| -1.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| -1 | 32% | 23% | 45% |
| -0.5 | 55% | — | 45% |
| +0.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +1 | 81% | 12% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Chelsea FC keeps clean sheet
39%
✓
Watford FC keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.