Chelsea FC vs Watford FC, Premier League 2019-20 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 Kevin Friend
- Referee Daniel Robathan
- Referee Simon Hooper
- Referee Simon Beck
- Referee Graham Scott
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Jul | Watford FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 01 Jul | West Ham United FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 28 Jun | Leicester City FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 25 Jun | Manchester City FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 21 Jun | Aston Villa FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 08 Mar | Everton FC | H | 4–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Jul | Chelsea FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 28 Jun | Southampton FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 25 Jun | Burnley FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 20 Jun | Leicester City FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 07 Mar | Crystal Palace FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 29 Feb | Liverpool FC | H | 3–0 | W |
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' It looks surprising Watford FC does not make any changes. Ross Barkley has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 10' 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.
- 15' It looks like no one’s ball. Chelsea FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 20' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 21' It’s a booking for Watford FC player. Etienne Capoue gets a Yellow card.
- 26' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 28' A stunning finish from Olivier Giroud — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 33' Over 33 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 38' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 43' Against the run of play, Willian has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 48' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 49' The referee shows Watford FC player a Yellow card on 49.
- 54' It’s high time Nigel Pearson made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 58' Etienne Capoue makes way for Danny Welbeck at the 58 minute mark. A tactical switch from Watford FC.
- 63' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Watford FC that had 358 games and scored 391 goals.
- 64' Troy Deeney makes way for Tom Cleverley at the 64 minute mark. A tactical switch from Watford FC.
- 69' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 74' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Chelsea FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 76' A tactical swap from Chelsea FC — Ruben Loftus-Cheek on, Willian off on 76 minutes.
- 78' The supporters are chanting for Billy Gilmour. He replaces N'Golo Kante on 78 minute.
- 83' The Watford FC bench stirs into life. Ismaila Sarr is withdrawn and Roberto Pereyra gets his opportunity.
- 88' 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.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Watford FC.
Lineups
Chelsea FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 28
-
10
Willian ↓ Ruben Loftus-Cheek 76'
-
7
N'Golo Kante ↓ Billy Gilmour 78'
-
18
Olivier Giroud ↓ Tammy Abraham 76'
- 4
- 8
- 15
- 19
- 24
- 22
Bench
- 5
- 2
- 3
- 13
-
20
Callum Hudson-Odoi ↑ 76'
- 11
-
9
Tammy Abraham ↑ 76'
-
12
Ruben Loftus-Cheek ↑ 76'
-
47
Billy Gilmour ↑ 78'
Coach
Frank Lampard
Watford FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 26
- 27
- 6
-
29
Etienne Capoue ↓ Danny Welbeck 58'
- 16
- 19
-
21
Femenia Far ↓ Adam Masina 64'
- 14
-
9
Troy Deeney C ↓ Tom Cleverley 64'
- 4
-
23
Ismaila Sarr ↓ Roberto Pereyra 83'
Bench
-
10
Danny Welbeck ↑ 58'
-
11
Adam Masina ↑ 64'
- 1
- 15
- 25
-
37
Roberto Pereyra ↑ 83'
-
8
Tom Cleverley ↑ 64'
- 18
- 17
Coach
Nigel Pearson
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ross Barkley | 2 |
| Eden Hazard | 2 |
| Olivier Giroud | 1 |
| Mason Mount | 1 |
| Roberto Pereyra | 1 |
| Hakim Ziyech | 1 |
| David Luiz | 1 |
| Emmanuel Dennis | 1 |
Head to Head
Chelsea FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.92
Chelsea FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.68
Watford FC xG
I would bet for:
Chelsea FC to win 67% + Under — clean sheet likely 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Chelsea FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.6
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 2.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 3.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
Chelsea FC or Draw
88%
Draw or Watford FC
33%
Chelsea FC or Watford FC
78%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Chelsea FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
13.7%
2 – 0
13.4%
1 – 1
10.4%
0 – 0
9.3%
2 – 1
9%
3 – 0
Actual
3 – 1
5.8%
0 – 1
4.2%
4 – 0
4%
1 – 2
3.1%
2 – 2
3.1%
4 – 1
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Chelsea FC
| Handicap | Chelsea FC covers | Push | Watford FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -2 | 20% | 20% | 60% |
| -1.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| -1 | 40% | 25% | 35% |
| -0.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +0.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +1 | 89% | 8% | 3% |
| +1.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
| +2 | 97% | 2% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Chelsea FC keeps clean sheet
51%
✓
Watford FC keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.