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 | Arsenal FC | 10 | 27 |
| 2 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 10 | 22 |
| 3 | Manchester City FC | 10 | 21 |
| 4 | Liverpool FC | 10 | 18 |
| 5 | Chelsea FC | 10 | 16 |
| 6 | Everton FC | 10 | 16 |
| 7 | AFC Bournemouth | 10 | 15 |
| 8 | Brentford FC | 10 | 14 |
| 9 | Leeds United FC | 10 | 14 |
| 10 | Aston Villa FC | 10 | 13 |
| 11 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 10 | 12 |
| 12 | Newcastle United FC | 10 | 12 |
| 13 | Hull City AFC | 10 | 11 |
| 14 | Ipswich Town FC | 10 | 11 |
| 15 | Fulham FC | 10 | 10 |
| 16 | Nottingham Forest FC | 10 | 9 |
| 17 | Coventry City FC | 10 | 9 |
| 18 | Manchester United FC | 10 | 8 |
| 19 | Sunderland AFC | 10 | 8 |
| 20 | Crystal Palace FC | 10 | 7 |
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
77%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
H2H (13 games)
54%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' In just a few seconds will turn into a battlefield for Southampton FC and Watford FC.
- 5' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 10' Supporters expect more eagerness from Will Hughes, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 15' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 20' Magnificent from Manolo Gabbiadini! That is 39 goals in 363 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 25' The travelling Watford FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 30' Alex McCarthy has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 35' Both keepers have barely been tested. Southampton FC and Watford FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 38' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Ryan Bertrand.
- 40' Troy Deeney has so much to prove this time. He replaces Will Hughes on 40 minute.
- 45' Over 45 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 50' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Southampton FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 55' It’s a booking for Watford FC player. Nathaniel Chalobah gets a Yellow card.
- 60' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 64' Cedric is having his name booked by the referee on 64.
- 68' Watford FC make a change. Roberto Pereyra trudges off to be replaced by Andre Gray on 68 minutes.
- 73' Southampton FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 74' Time for substitution for Southampton FC. Stuart Armstrong is replaced by James Ward-Prowse.
- 79' The energy levels are beginning to show. Mark Hughes might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 80' Gerard Deulofeu has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 80.
- 82' Jose Holebas doubles the advantage! 1-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 87' Mario Lemina has been relatively quiet despite scoring 12 goals in his last 363 appearances.
- 88' That is a Yellow card for Southampton FC. Pierre Emile Hojbjerg will be fuming at that decision.
- 90' The crowd applauds Nathan Redmond as he leaves the pitch. Michael Obafemi steps in for Southampton FC.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 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 |
| James Ward-Prowse | 2 |
| Sekou Mara | 2 |
| Juan Hernandez | 2 |
| Manolo Gabbiadini | 1 |
| Ryan Porteous | 1 |
| Andre Gray | 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.