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 5 games · 7 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
3 games this season
🟨 4.3/game
⚽ 8.3 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester City FC | 5 | 15 |
| 2 | Arsenal FC | 5 | 12 |
| 3 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 5 | 10 |
| 4 | Brentford FC | 5 | 9 |
| 5 | Leeds United FC | 5 | 9 |
| 6 | Liverpool FC | 5 | 9 |
| 7 | Everton FC | 5 | 9 |
| 8 | Hull City AFC | 5 | 8 |
| 9 | Newcastle United FC | 5 | 8 |
| 10 | Chelsea FC | 5 | 7 |
| 11 | Ipswich Town FC | 5 | 6 |
| 12 | Manchester United FC | 5 | 5 |
| 13 | Nottingham Forest FC | 5 | 5 |
| 14 | Sunderland AFC | 5 | 4 |
| 15 | Crystal Palace FC | 5 | 4 |
| 16 | Aston Villa FC | 5 | 4 |
| 17 | AFC Bournemouth | 5 | 3 |
| 18 | Coventry City FC | 5 | 3 |
| 19 | Fulham FC | 5 | 2 |
| 20 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 5 | 2 |
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
0%
Clean Sheets
Chelsea FC this season
Chelsea FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Chelsea FC
0-15
5/–
16-30
–/3
31-45
2/2
46-60
1/2
61-75
2/1
76+
–/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Chelsea FC
| Joao Pedro | 3 G | 3 A |
| Morgan Rogers | 3 G | 1 A |
| Cole Palmer | 2 G | 2 A |
| Pedro Neto | 1 G | |
| Romeo Lavia | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' In just a few seconds Stamford Bridge will turn into a battlefield for Chelsea FC and Watford FC.
- 5' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 10' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Chelsea FC and Watford FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 11' Kai Havertz doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 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' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 26' Chelsea FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Watford FC backline.
- 31' Watford FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 36' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Chelsea FC and Watford FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 41' It looks like no one’s ball. Watford FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 46' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 51' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 56' With 0 assists to his name this season, Hakim Ziyech is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Watford FC.
- 59' Kenedy makes way for Malang Sarr at the 59 minute mark. A tactical switch from Chelsea FC.
- 64' Watford FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 65' The supporters are chanting for Ross Barkley. He replaces Antonio Rudiger on 65 minute.
- 70' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Joshua King made 341 appearances and scored 39 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 71' Juan Hernandez has so much to prove this time. He replaces Joshua King on 71 minute.
- 76' Chelsea FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 78' Adam Masina is ready to make an impact after coming on for Hassane Kamara at the 78 minute mark.
- 82' Time for substitution for Watford FC. Edo Kayembe is replaced by Dan Gosling.
- 87' Against the run of play, Dan Gosling has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 89' Time for substitution for Chelsea FC. Mason Mount is replaced by Ben Chilwell.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Watford FC.
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 |
| Christian Pulisic | 1 |
| Gerard Deulofeu | 1 |
| Willian | 1 |
| Olivier Giroud | 1 |
| Mason Mount | 1 |
| Roberto Pereyra | 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.