Manchester United FC vs Watford FC, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Manchester United FC vs Watford FC — Premier League at Old Trafford.
- Manchester United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Watford FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Stuart Attwell
- Referee Constantine Hatzidakis
- Referee Simon Long
- Referee Anthony Taylor
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Mar | Watford FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 16 Mar | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 10 Mar | Arsenal FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 06 Mar | Paris Saint-Germain FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 02 Mar | Southampton FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 27 Feb | Crystal Palace FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Mar | Manchester United FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 16 Mar | Crystal Palace FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 09 Mar | Manchester City FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 03 Mar | Leicester City FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 27 Feb | Liverpool FC | A | 0–5 | L |
| 22 Feb | Cardiff City FC | A | 5–1 | W |
Key Stats
43%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
H2H (7 games)
57%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' And we are off! Manchester United FC vs Watford FC — let the football do the talking.
- 5' Watford FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 10' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Christian Kabasele made 358 appearances and scored 5 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 15' The 30-year-old Luke Shaw has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 17' It’s a booking for Watford FC player. Will Hughes gets a Yellow card.
- 22' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Javi Gracia will be considering his options from the bench.
- 27' The travelling Watford FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 28' Brilliant from the ! Marcus Rashford makes it 1-0 with a superb finish on 28.
- 33' Manchester United FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 38' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 43' 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.
- 48' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 53' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 55' Fresh legs for Watford FC! Femenia Far comes on to replace Daryl Janmaat.
- 60' Manchester United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Watford FC backline.
- 63' The crowd applauds Mata as he leaves the pitch. Jesse Lingard steps in for Manchester United FC.
- 68' Watford FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 72' Magnificent from Anthony Martial! That is 53 goals in 409 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 73' The supporters are chanting for Andre Gray. He replaces Gerard Deulofeu on 73 minute.
- 77' A tactical swap from Manchester United FC — Marcos Rojo on, Anthony Martial off on 77 minutes.
- 81' The Watford FC bench stirs into life. Will Hughes is withdrawn and Isaac Success gets his opportunity.
- 82' The referee shows Watford FC player a Yellow card on 82.
- 87' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 90' Abdoulaye Doucoure does the damage! The net is bulging and Watford FC surge ahead!
- 90' The referee calls foul for Andreas Pereira. He receives a Yellow card.
- Another three points for Manchester United FC.
Lineups
Manchester United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 18
- 10
- 6
-
11
Anthony Martial ↓ Marcos Rojo 77'
- 31
- 12
- 4
- 23
-
21
Ander Herrera ↓ Andreas Pereira 63'
-
8
Mata ↓ Jesse Lingard 63'
Bench
- 22
-
16
Marcos Rojo ↑ 77'
- 17
-
14
Jesse Lingard ↑ 63'
- 9
- 20
-
15
Andreas Pereira ↑ 63'
Coach
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
Watford FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
- 26
- 3
- 27
-
2
Daryl Janmaat ↓ Femenia Far 55'
- 29
- 16
- 37
-
19
Will Hughes ↓ Isaac Success 81'
- 9
-
7
Gerard Deulofeu ↓ Andre Gray 73'
Bench
- 1
- 15
- 25
-
21
Femenia Far ↑ 55'
-
18
Andre Gray ↑ 73'
- 20
-
10
Isaac Success ↑ 81'
Coach
Javi Gracia
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Joshua King | 2 |
| Anthony Martial | 2 |
| Ismaila Sarr | 2 |
| Andre Gray | 1 |
| Donny van de Beek | 1 |
| Romelu Lukaku | 1 |
| Emmanuel Dennis | 1 |
| Chris Smalling | 1 |
Head to Head
Manchester United FC Form
2019-03-30
Manchester United FC
2–1
Watford FC
W
2019-03-16
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
2–1
Manchester United FC
L
2019-03-10
Arsenal FC
2–0
Manchester United FC
L
2019-03-06
Paris Saint-Germain FC
1–3
Manchester United FC
W
2019-03-02
Manchester United FC
3–2
Southampton FC
W
2019-02-27
Crystal Palace FC
1–3
Manchester United FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.86
Manchester United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.18
Watford FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 59% + Over 2.5 goals 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Manchester United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.04
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 2.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
| ± 3.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
| ± 4.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
Double Chance
Manchester United FC or Draw
78%
Draw or Watford FC
46%
Manchester United FC or Watford FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Manchester United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.4%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
8.2%
2 – 0
8.2%
0 – 0
6.5%
1 – 2
6%
3 – 1
5.8%
2 – 2
5.5%
3 – 0
4.9%
0 – 1
4.9%
3 – 2
3.5%
0 – 2
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Manchester United FC
| Handicap | Manchester United FC covers | Push | Watford FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -2 | 14% | 16% | 70% |
| -1.5 | 30% | — | 70% |
| -1 | 30% | 22% | 48% |
| -0.5 | 52% | — | 48% |
| +0.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +1 | 77% | 14% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Manchester United FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Watford FC keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.