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' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Manchester United FC and Watford FC has kicked off!
- 5' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 10' The home supporters are growing impatient. Manchester United FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 15' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Manchester United FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 17' The referee calls foul for Will Hughes. He receives a Yellow card.
- 22' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Manchester United FC and Watford FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 27' Manchester United FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 28' GOAL! Marcus Rashford fires home to make it 1-0!
- 33' The travelling Watford FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 38' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 43' Mata has been relatively quiet despite scoring 10 goals in his last 409 appearances.
- 48' It’s high time Ole Gunnar Solskjaer made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 53' Gerard Deulofeu, a Spain , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 55' Femenia Far has so much to prove this time. He replaces Daryl Janmaat on 55 minute.
- 60' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 63' Manchester United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Jesse Lingard is hanging Mata on the field on 63 minute.
- 68' It looks like no one’s ball. Watford FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 72' GOAL! Anthony Martial fires home to make it 2-0!
- 73' Andre Gray is replacing Gerard Deulofeu for the Watford FC side.
- 77' The whistle greets Anthony Martial as he departs to be replaced by Marcos Rojo.
- 81' Isaac Success gets the nod from Watford FC. He replaces Will Hughes and will look to change the dynamic.
- 82' Watford FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 82.
- 87' Manchester United FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 90' Goal! Abdoulaye Doucoure scores his 33 goal in 358 matches.
- 90' Manchester United FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 90.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Manchester United FC take all three points.
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 |
| Romelu Lukaku | 1 |
| Bruno Fernandes | 1 |
| Chris Smalling | 1 |
| Mason Greenwood | 1 |
| Andre Gray | 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.