Wednesday , 30 September 2026

Fulham FC vs Watford FC, FA Cup 2024-25 ROUND 3

FA Cup · 2024-25
4 – 1
Full Time
Thu 9 Jan 2025 · 19:45 UTC Craven Cottage 15,981 HT 45' · FT 45'
Rodrigo Muniz 26' 1–0
1–1 33' Rocco Vata
Raul Jimenez pen 49' 2–1
Joachim Andersen 65' 3–1
Timothy Castagne 85' 4–1

Overview

Match Preview

Fulham FC vs Watford FC — FA Cup at Craven Cottage.

Head-to-Head

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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)
67% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Fulham FC this season
0% Clean Sheets
Watford FC this season

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Fulham FC launch into their encounter with Watford FC.
  • 5' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 8' Poor challenge from Edo Kayembe. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 13' Both keepers have barely been tested. Fulham FC and Watford FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 18' Pierre Dwomoh has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 23' Over 23 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 26' GOAL! Rodrigo Muniz fires home to make it 1-0!
  • 31' Imran Louza has so much to prove this time. He replaces Pierre Dwomoh on 31 minute.
  • 33' What a moment for Rocco Vata! That strike on 33 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 38' Controversy at the stadium! Jorge Cuenca argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 43' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Watford FC that had 366 games and scored 399 goals.
  • 46' Fulham FC ring the changes. Rodrigo Muniz has done his job and it is now time for Raul Jimenez to step up.
  • 49' Raul Jimenez adds to his 6 season tally! Fulham FC lead 2-1 — and this changes everything.
  • 54' Fulham FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Watford FC's shape.
  • 59' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Harrison Reed made 390 appearances and scored 8 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 64' Alex Iwobi is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Fulham FC tonight.
  • 65' GOAL! Joachim Andersen scores on 65.
  • 66' Issa Diop is ready to make an impact after coming on for Joachim Andersen at the 66 minute mark.
  • 67' Watford FC ring the changes. Tom Ince has done his job and it is now time for Kwadwo Baah to step up.
  • 72' Yasser Larouci needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
  • 76' Fulham FC make a change. Sasa Lukic trudges off to be replaced by Harrison Reed on 76 minutes.
  • 81' Fulham FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 85' Brilliant from the ! Timothy Castagne makes it 4-1 with a superb finish on 85.
  • 89' It is a substitution in Watford FC team. Mamadou Doumbia is replaced by Amin Nabizada on 89 minute.
  • Full Time. Fulham FC beats Watford FC

Lineups

H2H

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

✓ Correct
Fulham FC53% Draw23% Watford FC24%
Actual: Fulham FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes62% 0% No38%
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

✓ Correct
Fulham FC37% Draw42% Watford FC21%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✗ 4–1 not predicted
4 – 1
Actual
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.