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' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Manchester United FC launch into their encounter with Watford FC.
- 5' Manchester United FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 5.
- 10' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 15' 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 Fred suffering a number of foals already.
- 20' It’s high time Ole Gunnar Solskjaer made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 25' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 30' Watford FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 35' A quiet spell here at Old Trafford. Watford FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 40' Over 40 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 42' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Bruno Fernandes makes it 1-0.
- 47' Manchester United FC is showing some good football. However, Manchester United FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 52' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will be considering his options from the bench.
- 57' Daniel James has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 58' GOAL! Anthony Martial scores on 58.
- 63' England international Ben Foster has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 67' Controversy at the stadium! Craig Cathcart argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 69' Watford FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Ismaila Sarr is hanging Roberto Pereyra on the field on 69 minute.
- 74' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 75' GOAL! Mason Greenwood fires home to make it 3-0!
- 76' Danny Welbeck gets the nod from Watford FC. He replaces Troy Deeney and will look to change the dynamic.
- 79' Time for substitution for Manchester United FC. Fred is replaced by Scott McTominay.
- 80' Another change for Manchester United FC made on 80 minute. Mason Greenwood leaves to be changed by Tahith Chong.
- 85' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 90' Watford FC have won 391 goals from 358 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Watford FC.
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 |
| Joao Pedro | 1 |
| Abdoulaye Doucoure | 1 |
| Troy Deeney | 1 |
| Romelu Lukaku | 1 |
| Bruno Fernandes | 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.