Manchester United FC vs Watford FC, Premier League 2019-20 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 Peter Kirkup
- Referee Lee Betts
- Referee Andre Marriner
- Referee Anthony Taylor
- Referee Martin Atkinson
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Feb | Watford FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 17 Feb | Chelsea FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 01 Feb | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 22 Jan | Burnley FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 19 Jan | Liverpool FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 11 Jan | Norwich City FC | H | 4–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Feb | Manchester United FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 08 Feb | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Feb | Everton FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 23 Jan | Tranmere Rovers FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 21 Jan | Aston Villa FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 18 Jan | Tottenham Hotspur FC | H | 0–0 | D |
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' In just a few seconds Old Trafford will turn into a battlefield for Manchester United FC and Watford FC.
- 5' A quiet spell here at Old Trafford. Manchester United FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 10' Manchester United FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 15' 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.
- 20' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 25' It’s high time Ole Gunnar Solskjaer made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 30' Nemanja Matic has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 35' It looks like no one’s ball. Manchester United FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 40' Over 40 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 42' Magnificent from Bruno Fernandes! That is 140 goals in 125 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 47' 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.
- 52' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 57' Watford FC have won 391 goals from 358 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 58' Anthony Martial has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 58 minutes.
- 63' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Manchester United FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 67' Craig Cathcart is having his name booked by the referee on 67.
- 69' The whistle greets Roberto Pereyra as he departs to be replaced by Ismaila Sarr.
- 74' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 75' Goal! Mason Greenwood scores his 66 goal in 409 matches.
- 76' Danny Welbeck is ready to make an impact after coming on for Troy Deeney at the 76 minute mark.
- 79' Scott McTominay has so much to prove this time. He replaces Fred on 79 minute.
- 80' The Manchester United FC manager makes a substitution. Mason Greenwood departs to be replaced by Tahith Chong.
- 85' Manchester United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Watford FC backline.
- 90' Manchester United FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Manchester United FC to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Manchester United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 29
- 21
- 1
-
17
Fred ↓ Scott McTominay 79'
-
9
Anthony Martial ↓ Odion Ighalo 80'
- 31
- 2
- 23
- 18
-
26
Mason Greenwood ↓ Tahith Chong 80'
Bench
- 22
- 3
-
39
Scott McTominay ↑ 79'
- 8
-
25
Odion Ighalo ↑ 80'
-
44
Tahith Chong ↑ 80'
- 53
Coach
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
Watford FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
- 26
- 15
- 27
- 29
- 16
-
37
Roberto Pereyra ↓ Ismaila Sarr 69'
- 19
-
9
Troy Deeney C ↓ Danny Welbeck 76'
- 7
- 4
Bench
-
10
Danny Welbeck ↑ 76'
- 1
- 6
-
8
Tom Cleverley ↑ 80'
- 14
- 18
-
23
Ismaila Sarr ↑ 69'
Coach
Nigel Pearson
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Joshua King | 2 |
| Anthony Martial | 2 |
| Ismaila Sarr | 2 |
| Romelu Lukaku | 1 |
| Emmanuel Dennis | 1 |
| Chris Smalling | 1 |
| Femenia Far | 1 |
| Marcus Rashford | 1 |
Head to Head
Manchester United FC Form
2020-02-23
Manchester United FC
3–0
Watford FC
W
2020-02-17
Chelsea FC
0–2
Manchester United FC
W
2020-02-01
Manchester United FC
0–0
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
D
2020-01-22
Manchester United FC
0–2
Burnley FC
L
2020-01-19
Liverpool FC
2–0
Manchester United FC
L
2020-01-11
Manchester United FC
4–0
Norwich City FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.6
Manchester United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.91
Watford FC xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Manchester United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.51
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 2.5 | 45% |
|
55% |
| ± 3.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
Manchester United FC or Draw
81%
Draw or Watford FC
45%
Manchester United FC or Watford FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Manchester United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.7%
1 – 0
12.1%
0 – 0
10.2%
2 – 0
10.2%
2 – 1
9.1%
0 – 1
6.4%
3 – 0
Actual
1 – 2
5.1%
3 – 1
4.9%
2 – 2
4.2%
0 – 2
3.2%
3 – 2
2.3%
Asian Handicap — Manchester United FC
| Handicap | Manchester United FC covers | Push | Watford FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -2 | 12% | 16% | 72% |
| -1.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| -1 | 28% | 24% | 48% |
| -0.5 | 52% | — | 48% |
| +0.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +1 | 80% | 13% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Manchester United FC keeps clean sheet
41%
✗
Watford FC keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.