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 ball is rolling at . Newcastle United FC are looking to make home advantage count against Watford FC.
- 5' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 10' The travelling Watford FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 15' Craig Cathcart has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 20' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Isaac Success made 358 appearances and scored 8 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 25' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Newcastle United FC and Watford FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 30' Femenia Far has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 35' The energy levels are beginning to show. Rafael Benitez might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 38' The referee shows Watford FC player a Yellow card on 38.
- 43' It’s high time Rafael Benitez made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 45' Newcastle United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Ayoze Perez is hanging Yoshinori Muto on the field on 45 minute.
- 46' Newcastle United FC make a change. Jamal Lascelles trudges off to be replaced by Fabian Schar on 46 minutes.
- 51' The Newcastle United FC manager makes a substitution. Jonjo Shelvey departs to be replaced by Ki Sungyueng.
- 56' Over 56 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 61' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 64' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Will Hughes.
- 65' Ayoze Perez has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 65 minutes.
- 66' The Watford FC manager makes a substitution. Gerard Deulofeu departs to be replaced by Andre Gray.
- 71' The home supporters are growing impatient. Newcastle United FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 76' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 77' Stefano Okaka is ready to make an impact after coming on for Will Hughes at the 77 minute mark.
- 82' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 84' Poor challenge from Stefano Okaka. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 85' Watford FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Nathaniel Chalobah is hanging Isaac Success on the field on 85 minute.
- 90' A moment of madness from Fabian Schar on 90 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Newcastle United FC will be frustrated.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Newcastle United FC 1-0 Watford FC.
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 |
| Sean Longstaff | 1 |
| Ismaila Sarr | 1 |
| Ayoze Perez | 1 |
| Allan Saint-Maximin | 1 |
| Salomon Rondon | 1 |
| Joao Pedro | 1 |
| Abdoulaye Doucoure | 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.