Leicester City FC vs Watford FC, Premier League 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Leicester City FC vs Watford FC — Premier League at King Power Stadium.
- Leicester City FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Watford FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Andy Madley
- Referee Darren Cann
- Referee Graham Scott
- Referee Richard West
- Referee Martin Atkinson
- Referee Nick Hopton
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Nov | Watford FC | H | 4–2 | W |
| 25 Nov | Legia Warszawa | H | 3–1 | W |
| 20 Nov | Chelsea FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 07 Nov | Leeds United FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 04 Nov | FK Spartak Moskva | H | 1–1 | D |
| 30 Oct | Arsenal FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Nov | Leicester City FC | A | 2–4 | L |
| 20 Nov | Manchester United FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 07 Nov | Arsenal FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 30 Oct | Southampton FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 23 Oct | Everton FC | A | 5–2 | W |
| 16 Oct | Liverpool FC | H | 0–5 | L |
Key Stats
60%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. Leicester City FC get us underway at King Power Stadium.
- 5' Leicester City FC is showing some good football. However, Leicester City FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 10' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Leicester City FC and Watford FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 15' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Moussa Sissoko made 385 appearances and scored 15 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 16' What composure from James Maddison! The England international strokes it home. 1-0.
- 21' Watford FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 26' Caglar Soyuncu has been relatively quiet despite scoring 6 goals in his last 354 appearances.
- 30' Joshua King has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 30 minutes.
- 34' Against the run of play, Jamie Vardy has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 39' William Troost-Ekong is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Leicester City FC so far.
- 42' A stunning finish from Jamie Vardy — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 46' Imran Louza makes way for Joao Pedro at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from Watford FC.
- 51' 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 Juan Hernandez suffering a number of foals already.
- 56' Supporters expect more eagerness from Ademola Lookman, as he is very good at scoring at King Power Stadium with 4 goals in the last 4 games.
- 61' Emmanuel Dennis does the damage! The net is bulging and Watford FC surge ahead!
- 66' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 68' Against the run of play, Ademola Lookman has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 71' Time for substitution for Watford FC. Emmanuel Dennis is replaced by Ashley Fletcher.
- 75' Leicester City FC make a change. Ademola Lookman trudges off to be replaced by Marc Albrighton on 75 minutes.
- 80' Watford FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 85' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 88' The supporters are chanting for Kiernan Dewsbury Hall. He replaces James Maddison on 88 minute.
- The final score is 4-2.
Lineups
Leicester City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
- 25
- 1
- 10
- 6
- 4
- 7
- 37
- 42
- 27
- 33
Bench
- 14
- 12
- 18
-
11
Marc Albrighton ↑ 75'
- 20
- 23
- 17
- 29
-
22
Kiernan Dewsbury Hall ↑ 88'
Coach
Brendan Rodgers
Watford FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 25
- 11
- 15
-
8
Tom Cleverley ↓ Ozan Tufan 46'
- 21
- 7
- 19
- 5
- 26
-
6
Imran Louza ↓ Joao Pedro 46'
- 29
Bench
-
18
Ozan Tufan ↑ 46'
- 27
- 16
- 35
- 3
-
17
Ashley Fletcher ↑ 71'
-
10
Joao Pedro ↑ 46'
- 2
- 42
Coach
Claudio Ranieri
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jamie Vardy | 9 |
| James Maddison | 4 |
| Emmanuel Dennis | 2 |
| Harvey Barnes | 2 |
| Joao Pedro | 1 |
| Ricardo Pereira | 1 |
| Patson Daka | 1 |
| Troy Deeney | 1 |
Head to Head
Leicester City FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.77
Leicester City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.35
Watford FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 62% + Over 2.5 goals 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Leicester City FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.12
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 3.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 4.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
Double Chance
Leicester City FC or Draw
74%
Draw or Watford FC
51%
Leicester City FC or Watford FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Leicester City FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 4–2 not predicted4 – 2Actual
1 – 1
11.4%
2 – 1
9%
1 – 0
7.1%
2 – 0
6.9%
1 – 2
6.9%
0 – 0
6.1%
2 – 2
6%
3 – 1
5.3%
0 – 1
5.2%
0 – 2
4%
3 – 0
4%
3 – 2
3.6%
Asian Handicap — Leicester City FC
| Handicap | Leicester City FC covers | Push | Watford FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 14% | 74% |
| -1.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| -1 | 26% | 21% | 54% |
| -0.5 | 46% | — | 54% |
| +0.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +1 | 72% | 15% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 8% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Leicester City FC keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Watford FC keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.