Fulham FC vs Watford FC, FA Cup 2024-25 ROUND 3
Overview
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Fulham FC vs Watford FC — FA Cup at Craven Cottage.
- Fulham FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
- Watford FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Jan | Watford FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 05 Jan | Ipswich Town FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 29 Dec | AFC Bournemouth | H | 2–2 | D |
| 26 Dec | Chelsea FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 22 Dec | Southampton FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 14 Dec | Liverpool FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Jan | Fulham FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 04 Jan | Sheffield United FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 01 Jan | Queens Park Rangers FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 29 Dec | Cardiff City FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 26 Dec | Portsmouth FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 21 Dec | Burnley FC | A | 1–2 | L |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (3 games)
H2H (3 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Fulham FC this season
Fulham FC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Watford FC this season
Watford FC this season
Events
Match Events
- 0' Fulham FC have kicked off against Watford FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' It looks surprising Watford FC does not make any changes. Rodrigo Muniz has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 8' The referee has no hesitation. Edo Kayembe is booked for Watford FC — card on 8.
- 13' Watford FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 18' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 18 minutes.
- 23' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 26' Rodrigo Muniz doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 31' Imran Louza is ready to make an impact after coming on for Pierre Dwomoh at the 31 minute mark.
- 33' Rocco Vata makes no mistake. The score reads 1-1 and Watford FC are in front.
- 38' Jorge Cuenca catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 38.
- 43' Fulham FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Watford FC's shape.
- 46' Time for substitution for Fulham FC. Rodrigo Muniz is replaced by Raul Jimenez.
- 49' Raul Jimenez has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 49 minutes.
- 54' The 30-year-old Alex Iwobi has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 59' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 64' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Watford FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 65' The Denmark Joachim Andersen breaks the deadlock on 65 minutes. 3-1!
- 66' Fulham FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Issa Diop is hanging Joachim Andersen on the field on 66 minute.
- 67' Tom Ince makes way for Kwadwo Baah at the 67 minute mark. A tactical switch from Watford FC.
- 72' A quiet spell here at Craven Cottage. Watford FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 76' Fulham FC make a change. Sasa Lukic trudges off to be replaced by Harrison Reed on 76 minutes.
- 81' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 85' Timothy Castagne adds to his 0 season tally! Fulham FC lead 4-1 — and this changes everything.
- 89' Mamadou Doumbia makes way for Amin Nabizada at the 89 minute mark. A tactical switch from Watford FC.
- Watford FC will have plenty to reflect on. Fulham FC were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Fulham FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
17
Alex Iwobi ↓ Martial Godo 66'
-
32
Emile Smith Rowe ↓ Joshua King 66'
- 23
- 18
- 30
- 11
- 21
-
20
Sasa Lukic ↓ Harrison Reed 76'
-
5
Joachim Andersen ↓ Issa Diop 66'
- 15
-
9
Rodrigo Muniz ↓ Raul Jimenez 46'
Bench
- 1
-
31
Issa Diop ↑ 66'
- 8
- 10
-
7
Raul Jimenez ↑ 46'
-
6
Harrison Reed ↑ 76'
- 3
-
47
Martial Godo ↑ 66'
-
24
Joshua King ↑ 66'
Watford FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 23
-
7
Tom Ince ↓ Kwadwo Baah 67'
- 21
- 5
- 39
-
14
Pierre Dwomoh ↓ Imran Louza 31'
- 37
-
11
Rocco Vata ↓ Giorgi Chakvetadze 67'
- 45
- 15
-
20
Mamadou Doumbia ↓ Amin Nabizada 89'
Bench
- 17
- 3
-
8
Giorgi Chakvetadze ↑ 67'
- 19
-
10
Imran Louza ↑ 31'
-
34
Kwadwo Baah ↑ 67'
- 22
- 40
-
61
Amin Nabizada ↑ 89'
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Raul Jimenez | 1 |
| Timothy Castagne | 1 |
| Aleksandar Mitrovic | 1 |
| Joachim Andersen | 1 |
| Andre Gray | 1 |
| Rodrigo Muniz | 1 |
| Andre Gray | 1 |
| Rocco Vata | 1 |
Head to Head
Fulham FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.93
Fulham FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.3
Watford FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 62% + Over 2.5 goals 62%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Fulham FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.23
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 2.5 | 62% |
|
38% |
| ± 3.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 4.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
Double Chance
Fulham FC or Draw
77%
Draw or Watford FC
47%
Fulham FC or Watford FC
77%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✗ 4–1 not predicted4 – 1Actual
1 – 1
10.8%
2 – 1
9.2%
2 – 0
7.3%
1 – 0
7%
1 – 2
6.2%
2 – 2
6%
3 – 1
5.9%
0 – 0
5.5%
3 – 0
4.6%
0 – 1
4.4%
3 – 2
3.9%
0 – 2
3.4%
Asian Handicap — Fulham FC
| Handicap | Fulham FC covers | Push | Watford FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -2 | 14% | 16% | 70% |
| -1.5 | 30% | — | 70% |
| -1 | 30% | 21% | 49% |
| -0.5 | 51% | — | 49% |
| +0.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +1 | 75% | 14% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 7% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Fulham FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Watford FC keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.