Southampton FC vs Watford FC, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Southampton FC vs Watford FC — Premier League .
- Southampton FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Watford FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Harry Lennard
- Referee Simon Hooper
- Referee Richard West
- Referee Andre Marriner
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Nov | Watford FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 04 Nov | Manchester City FC | A | 1–6 | L |
| 27 Oct | Newcastle United FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 20 Oct | AFC Bournemouth | A | 0–0 | D |
| 07 Oct | Chelsea FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 29 Sep | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Nov | Southampton FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 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 |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Southampton FC have kicked off against Watford FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' Nathaniel Chalobah, a England , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 10' The home supporters are growing impatient. Southampton FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 15' The travelling Watford FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 20' Manolo Gabbiadini makes no mistake. The score reads 1-0 and Southampton FC are in front.
- 25' Femenia Far is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Watford FC so far.
- 30' Watford FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 35' It looks surprising Watford FC does not make any changes. Stuart Armstrong has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 38' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Ryan Bertrand.
- 40' Will Hughes makes way for Troy Deeney at the 40 minute mark. A tactical switch from Watford FC.
- 45' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Southampton FC and Watford FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 50' Watford FC have won 391 goals from 358 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 55' A meaty challenge results in booking for Nathaniel Chalobah on 55.
- 60' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 64' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Cedric.
- 68' Watford FC make a change. Roberto Pereyra trudges off to be replaced by Andre Gray on 68 minutes.
- 73' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 74' James Ward-Prowse is replacing Stuart Armstrong for the Southampton FC side.
- 79' 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.
- 80' The referee calls foul for Gerard Deulofeu. He receives a Yellow card.
- 82' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Jose Holebas makes it 1-1.
- 87' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 88' A moment of madness from Pierre Emile Hojbjerg on 88 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Southampton FC will be frustrated.
- 90' Michael Obafemi is replacing Nathan Redmond for the Southampton FC side.
- The final score is 1-1.
Lineups
Southampton FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
-
9
Danny Ings ↓ Charlie Austin 40'
- 1
- 3
- 21
- 6
- 22
- 23
- 18
- 20
- 17
Bench
- 28
- 4
- 5
-
16
James Ward-Prowse ↑ 74'
-
10
Charlie Austin ↑ 40'
- 11
-
61
Michael Obafemi ↑ 90'
Coach
Mark Hughes
Watford FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 26
- 15
- 25
- 6
- 16
-
37
Roberto Pereyra ↓ Andre Gray 68'
-
19
Will Hughes ↓ Troy Deeney 40'
- 21
- 14
- 7
- 10
Bench
- 11
- 24
- 1
- 27
-
9
Troy Deeney ↑ 40'
- 33
-
18
Andre Gray ↑ 68'
Coach
Javi Gracia
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Che Adams | 5 |
| Danny Ings | 3 |
| Sekou Mara | 2 |
| Juan Hernandez | 2 |
| James Ward-Prowse | 2 |
| Jan Bednarek | 1 |
| Mohamed Elyounoussi | 1 |
| Jose Holebas | 1 |
Head to Head
Southampton FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.07
Southampton FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.04
Watford FC xG
I would bet for:
Southampton FC or Watford FC 68% + Under 2.5 goals 65%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.11
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 1.5 | 62% |
|
38% |
| ± 2.5 | 35% |
|
65% |
| ± 3.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
| ± 4.5 | 7% |
|
93% |
Double Chance
Southampton FC or Draw
68%
Draw or Watford FC
64%
Southampton FC or Watford FC
68%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Southampton FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
14.6%
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
11.7%
0 – 1
11.3%
2 – 1
7%
1 – 2
6.8%
2 – 0
6.7%
0 – 2
6.2%
2 – 2
3.8%
3 – 1
2.5%
1 – 3
2.4%
3 – 0
2.3%
Asian Handicap — Southampton FC
| Handicap | Southampton FC covers | Push | Watford FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 10% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 20% | 66% |
| -0.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| +0.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +1 | 68% | 20% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Southampton FC keeps clean sheet
36%
✓
Watford FC keeps clean sheet
35%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.