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Tottenham Hotspur FC vs Watford FC, Premier League 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2021-22
Sun 29 Aug 2021 · 13:00 UTC Tottenham Hotspur Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

Tottenham Hotspur FC vs Watford FCPremier League at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Jarred Gillett
  • Referee James Mainwaring
  • Referee Graham Scott
  • Referee Simon Long
  • Referee Eddie Smart
  • Referee Andre Marriner

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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)
33% Over 2.5 Goals
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

H2H

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

✓ Correct
Tottenham Hotspur FC51% Draw29% Watford FC20%
Actual: Tottenham Hotspur FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes39% 0% No61%
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

✗ Wrong
Tottenham Hotspur FC32% Draw53% Watford FC15%
Actual: 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.