Southampton FC vs Watford FC, Premier League 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Southampton FC vs Watford FC — Premier League at St. Mary's Stadium.
- Southampton FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Watford FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Peter Bankes
- Referee Kevin Friend
- Referee Matthew Wilkes
- Referee Derek Eaton
- Referee Graham Scott
- Referee Simon Long
4 games this season
🟨 3.0/game
⚽ 10.5 goals/game
🟥 1 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester City FC | 5 | 15 |
| 2 | Arsenal FC | 5 | 12 |
| 3 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 5 | 10 |
| 4 | Brentford FC | 5 | 9 |
| 5 | Leeds United FC | 5 | 9 |
| 6 | Liverpool FC | 5 | 9 |
| 7 | Everton FC | 5 | 9 |
| 8 | Hull City AFC | 5 | 8 |
| 9 | Newcastle United FC | 5 | 8 |
| 10 | Chelsea FC | 5 | 7 |
| 11 | Ipswich Town FC | 5 | 6 |
| 12 | Manchester United FC | 5 | 5 |
| 13 | Nottingham Forest FC | 5 | 5 |
| 14 | Sunderland AFC | 5 | 4 |
| 15 | Crystal Palace FC | 5 | 4 |
| 16 | Aston Villa FC | 5 | 4 |
| 17 | AFC Bournemouth | 5 | 3 |
| 18 | Coventry City FC | 5 | 3 |
| 19 | Fulham FC | 5 | 2 |
| 20 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 5 | 2 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Mar | Watford FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 10 Mar | Newcastle United FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 05 Mar | Aston Villa FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| 25 Feb | Norwich City FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 19 Feb | Everton FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 12 Feb | Manchester United FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Mar | Southampton FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 10 Mar | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| 06 Mar | Arsenal FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 26 Feb | Manchester United FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 23 Feb | Crystal Palace FC | H | 1–4 | L |
| 19 Feb | Aston Villa FC | A | 1–0 | W |
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' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Southampton FC and Watford FC has kicked off!
- 5' Samir is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Southampton FC so far.
- 10' The 27-year-old Mohammed Salisu has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 14' Juan Hernandez puts Watford FC on the lead.
- 19' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Roy Hodgson will be considering his options from the bench.
- 24' Watford FC looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker Iker Bravo scoring 1 goals.
- 29' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Southampton FC and Watford FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 34' Juan Hernandez has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 34 minutes.
- 39' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 44' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Watford FC that had 362 games and scored 396 goals.
- 45' GOAL! Mohamed Elyounoussi fires home to make it 1-2!
- 46' Armando Broja gets the nod from Southampton FC. He replaces William Smallbone and will look to change the dynamic.
- 48' Romain Perraud is having his name booked by the referee on 48.
- 53' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 58' It looks like no one’s ball. Watford FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 60' It’s a booking for Watford FC player. Juan Hernandez gets a Yellow card.
- 65' That is a Yellow card for Southampton FC. Oriol Romeu will be fuming at that decision.
- 70' Watford FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 70.
- 74' It is a substitution in Southampton FC team. Oriol Romeu is replaced by Nathan Redmond on 74 minute.
- 76' That is a Yellow card for Southampton FC. Jan Bednarek will be fuming at that decision.
- 81' William Smallbone has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 9 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 86' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Moussa Sissoko.
- 87' It’s a booking for Watford FC player. Moussa Sissoko gets a Yellow card.
- 87' The Watford FC bench stirs into life. Emmanuel Dennis is withdrawn and Joshua King gets his opportunity.
- 90' Another change for Watford FC made on 90 minute. Femenia Far leaves to be changed by Craig Cathcart.
- Another three points for Watford FC.
Lineups
Southampton FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 15
- 44
- 35
- 8
-
6
Oriol Romeu ↓ Nathan Redmond 74'
- 17
- 24
- 2
- 10
- 22
- 20
Bench
- 13
- 32
- 5
-
11
Nathan Redmond ↑ 74'
- 7
- 9
- 27
- 43
-
18
Armando Broja ↑ 46'
Coach
Ralph Hasenhuttl
Watford FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
25
Emmanuel Dennis ↓ Joshua King 87'
- 1
- 27
-
21
Femenia Far ↓ Craig Cathcart 90'
- 19
- 14
- 22
- 33
- 6
- 10
-
29
Juan Hernandez ↓ Ken Sema 90'
Bench
- 11
-
12
Ken Sema ↑ 90'
-
15
Craig Cathcart ↑ 90'
- 8
-
7
Joshua King ↑ 87'
- 28
- 5
- 26
- 39
Coach
Roy Hodgson
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Che Adams | 5 |
| Danny Ings | 3 |
| James Ward-Prowse | 2 |
| Sekou Mara | 2 |
| Juan Hernandez | 2 |
| Stuart Armstrong | 1 |
| Jan Bednarek | 1 |
| Iker Bravo | 1 |
Head to Head
Southampton FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.43
Southampton FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.06
Watford FC xG
I would bet for:
Southampton FC or Draw 73% + Under 2.5 goals 55%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Watford FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.49
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 2.5 | 45% |
|
55% |
| ± 3.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
Southampton FC or Draw
73%
Draw or Watford FC
56%
Southampton FC or Watford FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Watford FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.5%
1 – 0
10.8%
0 – 0
10.4%
2 – 1
8.7%
2 – 0
8.3%
0 – 1
7.7%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 2
4.7%
0 – 2
4.5%
3 – 1
4.2%
3 – 0
3.9%
3 – 2
2.3%
Asian Handicap — Southampton FC
| Handicap | Southampton FC covers | Push | Watford FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 13% | 78% |
| -1.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -1 | 22% | 22% | 56% |
| -0.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| +0.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +1 | 74% | 16% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Southampton FC keeps clean sheet
35%
✓
Watford FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.