Newcastle United FC vs Watford FC, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Newcastle United FC vs Watford FC — Premier League .
- Newcastle United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Watford FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Ian Hussin
- Referee Craig Pawson
- Referee Lee Betts
- 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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Nov | Watford FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 27 Oct | Southampton FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 20 Oct | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 06 Oct | Manchester United FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 29 Sep | Leicester City FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 22 Sep | Crystal Palace FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Nov | Newcastle United FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 27 Oct | Huddersfield Town AFC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 20 Oct | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 06 Oct | AFC Bournemouth | H | 0–4 | L |
| 29 Sep | Arsenal FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 22 Sep | Fulham FC | A | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
71%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
H2H (7 games)
14%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. Newcastle United FC get us underway at .
- 5' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Newcastle United FC and Watford FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 10' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Newcastle United FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 15' Newcastle United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Watford FC backline.
- 20' The 31-year-old Nathaniel Chalobah has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 25' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 30' Newcastle United FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 35' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 38' It’s a booking for Watford FC player. Etienne Capoue gets a Yellow card.
- 43' Kenedy needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 45' The whistle greets Yoshinori Muto as he departs to be replaced by Ayoze Perez.
- 46' The whistle greets Jamal Lascelles as he departs to be replaced by Fabian Schar.
- 51' Jonjo Shelvey makes way for Ki Sungyueng at the 51 minute mark. A tactical switch from Newcastle United FC.
- 56' 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 Abdoulaye Doucoure suffering a number of foals already.
- 61' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 64' It’s a booking for Watford FC player. Will Hughes gets a Yellow card.
- 65' The deadlock is broken! Ayoze Perez gets on the scoresheet on 65 minutes.
- 66' Fresh legs for Watford FC! Andre Gray comes on to replace Gerard Deulofeu.
- 71' It is a cagey affair so far. Newcastle United FC in their trying to find a way past Watford FC's compact .
- 76' With 0 assists to his name this season, Craig Cathcart is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Newcastle United FC.
- 77' The crowd applauds Will Hughes as he leaves the pitch. Stefano Okaka steps in for Watford FC.
- 82' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 84' Watford FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 85' The crowd applauds Isaac Success as he leaves the pitch. Nathaniel Chalobah steps in for Watford FC.
- 90' The referee has no hesitation. Fabian Schar is booked for Newcastle United FC — Yellow card on 90.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Newcastle United FC to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Newcastle United FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
13
Yoshinori Muto ↓ Ayoze Perez 45'
- 12
- 3
- 6
- 22
-
8
Jonjo Shelvey ↓ Ki Sungyueng 51'
- 11
- 10
- 15
- 18
- 9
Bench
-
5
Fabian Schar ↑ 46'
-
4
Ki Sungyueng ↑ 51'
- 26
- 19
- 30
-
17
Ayoze Perez ↑ 45'
- 21
Coach
Rafael Benitez
Watford FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 26
- 15
- 25
- 6
- 29
- 16
- 37
-
19
Will Hughes ↓ Stefano Okaka 77'
- 21
-
7
Gerard Deulofeu ↓ Andre Gray 66'
- 10
Bench
- 11
- 12
- 1
- 27
-
14
Nathaniel Chalobah ↑ 85'
-
33
Stefano Okaka ↑ 77'
-
18
Andre Gray ↑ 66'
Coach
Javi Gracia
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Troy Deeney | 2 |
| Abdoulaye Doucoure | 1 |
| Andre Gray | 1 |
| Isaac Success | 1 |
| Fabian Schar | 1 |
| Will Hughes | 1 |
| Dwight Gayle | 1 |
| Sean Longstaff | 1 |
Head to Head
Newcastle United FC Form
2018-11-03
Newcastle United FC
1–0
Watford FC
W
2018-10-27
Southampton FC
0–0
Newcastle United FC
D
2018-10-20
Newcastle United FC
0–1
Brighton & Hove Albion FC
L
2018-10-06
Manchester United FC
3–2
Newcastle United FC
L
2018-09-29
Newcastle United FC
0–2
Leicester City FC
L
2018-09-22
Crystal Palace FC
0–0
Newcastle United FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.07
Newcastle United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.77
Watford FC xG
I would bet for:
Newcastle United FC or Draw 76% + Under 2.5 goals 72%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Newcastle United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.84
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 1.5 | 55% |
|
45% |
| ± 2.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
| ± 3.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
| ± 4.5 | 5% |
|
95% |
Double Chance
Newcastle United FC or Draw
76%
Draw or Watford FC
56%
Newcastle United FC or Watford FC
68%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
18.4%
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
14%
0 – 1
10.8%
2 – 0
8.6%
2 – 1
6.9%
1 – 2
4.9%
0 – 2
4.4%
3 – 0
3%
2 – 2
2.8%
3 – 1
2.5%
1 – 3
1.3%
Asian Handicap — Newcastle United FC
| Handicap | Newcastle United FC covers | Push | Watford FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 11% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 24% | 60% |
| -0.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| +0.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +1 | 76% | 17% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Newcastle United FC keeps clean sheet
47%
✗
Watford FC keeps clean sheet
35%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.