Tottenham Hotspur FC vs Watford FC, Premier League 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Tottenham Hotspur FC vs Watford FC — Premier League at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
- Tottenham Hotspur FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Watford FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Jarred Gillett
- Referee James Mainwaring
- Referee Graham Scott
- Referee Simon Long
- Referee Eddie Smart
- 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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug | Watford FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 22 Aug | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 15 Aug | Manchester City FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 23 May | Leicester City FC | A | 4–2 | W |
| 19 May | Aston Villa FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 16 May | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug | Tottenham Hotspur FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 21 Aug | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 14 Aug | Aston Villa FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 08 May | Swansea City AFC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 01 May | Brentford FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 24 Apr | Millwall FC | H | 1–0 | W |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
33%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Tottenham Hotspur FC and Watford FC is underway.
- 5' Watford FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 10' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Tottenham Hotspur FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 15' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 20' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Moussa Sissoko made 385 appearances and scored 15 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 25' Pierre Emile Hojbjerg has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 5 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 29' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Oghenekaro Etebo.
- 34' 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.
- 39' Japhet Tanganga is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Watford FC tonight.
- 42' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Son Heungmin makes it 1-0.
- 45' Tottenham Hotspur FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 50' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 51' Jeremy Ngakia is replacing Craig Cathcart for the Watford FC side.
- 54' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Moussa Sissoko.
- 59' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 61' Dele Alli has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 61.
- 65' Juan Hernandez has so much to prove this time. He replaces Joshua King on 65 minute.
- 68' The crowd applauds Steven Bergwijn as he leaves the pitch. Lucas Moura steps in for Tottenham Hotspur FC.
- 71' Moussa Sissoko makes way for Tom Cleverley at the 71 minute mark. A tactical switch from Watford FC.
- 76' Tottenham Hotspur FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 81' The travelling Watford FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 85' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Oliver Skipp.
- 88' Bryan Gil gets the nod from Tottenham Hotspur FC. He replaces Son Heungmin and will look to change the dynamic.
- 90' Controversy at the stadium! Emmanuel Dennis argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- Watford FC will have plenty to reflect on. Tottenham Hotspur FC were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Tottenham Hotspur FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
23
Steven Bergwijn ↓ Lucas Moura 68'
- 5
- 15
- 20
-
7
Son Heungmin ↓ Bryan Gil 88'
- 1
- 6
- 10
- 29
- 3
- 25
Bench
- 33
- 8
-
27
Lucas Moura ↑ 68'
- 19
- 2
- 18
- 22
- 4
-
11
Bryan Gil ↑ 88'
Coach
Nuno Espírito Santo
Watford FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 25
- 11
-
15
Craig Cathcart ↓ Jeremy Ngakia 51'
-
7
Joshua King ↓ Juan Hernandez 65'
- 4
-
19
Moussa Sissoko ↓ Tom Cleverley 71'
- 23
- 5
- 31
- 33
- 26
Bench
- 12
- 27
-
8
Tom Cleverley ↑ 71'
- 33
- 3
- 17
- 6
-
2
Jeremy Ngakia ↑ 51'
-
29
Juan Hernandez ↑ 65'
Coach
Xisco Munoz
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Son Heungmin | 2 |
| Craig Cathcart | 2 |
| Abdoulaye Doucoure | 2 |
| Troy Deeney | 1 |
| Craig Cathcart | 1 |
| Abdoulaye Doucoure | 1 |
| Troy Deeney | 1 |
| Llorente | 1 |
Head to Head
Tottenham Hotspur FC Form
2021-08-29
Tottenham Hotspur FC
1–0
Watford FC
W
2021-08-22
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
0–1
Tottenham Hotspur FC
W
2021-08-15
Tottenham Hotspur FC
1–0
Manchester City FC
W
2021-05-23
Leicester City FC
2–4
Tottenham Hotspur FC
W
2021-05-19
Tottenham Hotspur FC
1–2
Aston Villa FC
L
2021-05-16
Tottenham Hotspur FC
2–0
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.29
Tottenham Hotspur FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.75
Watford FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 67% + Under — clean sheet likely 61%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Tottenham Hotspur FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.04
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 1.5 | 61% |
|
39% |
| ± 2.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 3.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
| ± 4.5 | 6% |
|
94% |
Double Chance
Tottenham Hotspur FC or Draw
80%
Draw or Watford FC
49%
Tottenham Hotspur FC or Watford FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Tottenham Hotspur FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
15.3%
1 – 1
13.5%
2 – 0
10.4%
0 – 1
8.5%
2 – 1
7.9%
1 – 2
4.6%
3 – 0
4.4%
3 – 1
3.5%
0 – 2
3.5%
2 – 2
3.1%
4 – 0
1.4%
Asian Handicap — Tottenham Hotspur FC
| Handicap | Tottenham Hotspur FC covers | Push | Watford FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 14% | 77% |
| -1.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| -1 | 23% | 25% | 52% |
| -0.5 | 48% | — | 52% |
| +0.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +1 | 80% | 14% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 5% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Tottenham Hotspur FC keeps clean sheet
48%
✗
Watford FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.