Southampton FC vs Watford FC, Premier League 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
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
6 games this season
🟨 5.2/game
⚽ 15.0 goals/game
🟥 2 total
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
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' KICK OFF: Watford FC gets underway.
- 5' With 0 assists to his name this season, Che Adams is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Watford FC.
- 10' Southampton FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 14' The deadlock is broken! Juan Hernandez gets on the scoresheet on 14 minutes.
- 19' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Ralph Hasenhuttl will be considering his options from the bench.
- 24' Mohammed Salisu needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 29' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 34' What a moment for Juan Hernandez! That strike on 34 puts his side firmly in control.
- 39' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 44' The travelling Watford FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 45' Mohamed Elyounoussi is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 46' The whistle greets William Smallbone as he departs to be replaced by Armando Broja.
- 48' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Romain Perraud on 48 minutes.
- 53' The 37-year-old Moussa Sissoko has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 58' It is a cagey affair so far. Southampton FC in their trying to find a way past Watford FC's compact .
- 60' The referee shows Watford FC player a Yellow card on 60.
- 65' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Oriol Romeu on 65 minutes.
- 70' Both keepers have barely been tested. Southampton FC and Watford FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 74' Time for substitution for Southampton FC. Oriol Romeu is replaced by Nathan Redmond.
- 76' Jan Bednarek is having his name booked by the referee on 76.
- 81' Watford FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 86' The referee shows Watford FC player a Yellow card on 86.
- 87' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Moussa Sissoko.
- 87' Joshua King has so much to prove this time. He replaces Emmanuel Dennis on 87 minute.
- 90' It is a substitution in Watford FC team. Femenia Far is replaced by Craig Cathcart on 90 minute.
- 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 |
| Mohamed Elyounoussi | 1 |
| Cyle Larin | 1 |
| Jose Holebas | 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.