Watford FC vs AFC Bournemouth, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Watford FC vs AFC Bournemouth — Premier League .
- Watford FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- AFC Bournemouth 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Marc Perry
- Referee Jonathan Moss
- Referee Simon Hooper
- Referee Eddie Smart
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Oct | AFC Bournemouth | H | 0–4 | L |
| 29 Sep | Arsenal FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 22 Sep | Fulham FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 15 Sep | Manchester United FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 02 Sep | Tottenham Hotspur FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Aug | Crystal Palace FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Oct | Watford FC | A | 4–0 | W |
| 01 Oct | Crystal Palace FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 22 Sep | Burnley FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| 15 Sep | Leicester City FC | H | 4–2 | W |
| 01 Sep | Chelsea FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 25 Aug | Everton FC | H | 2–2 | D |
Key Stats
33%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Watford FC launch into their encounter with AFC Bournemouth.
- 5' Supporters expect more eagerness from Christian Kabasele, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 10' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 10 minutes.
- 11' A moment of madness from Christian Kabasele on 11 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Watford FC will be frustrated.
- 14' The deadlock is broken! David Brooks gets on the scoresheet on 14 minutes.
- 19' AFC Bournemouth have won 441 goals from 335 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 22' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Craig Cathcart.
- 27' The 38-year-old Etienne Capoue has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 32' Christian Kabasele was booked on 32.
- 33' What a strike from Joshua King! The score is 0-2.
- 38' Simon Francis has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 335 appearances.
- 43' It is a cagey affair so far. Watford FC in their trying to find a way past AFC Bournemouth's compact .
- 45' Joshua King has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 45 minutes.
- 47' The England forward Callum Wilson breaks the deadlock on 47 minutes. 0-4!
- 52' Watford FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined AFC Bournemouth backline.
- 55' It is a substitution in Watford FC team. Will Hughes is replaced by Adrian Mariappa on 55 minute.
- 60' It looks like no one’s ball. Watford FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 65' AFC Bournemouth started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 65.
- 66' AFC Bournemouth manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Junior Stanislas is hanging Ryan Fraser on the field on 66 minute.
- 68' Controversy at the stadium! Jose Holebas argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 70' AFC Bournemouth make a change. David Brooks trudges off to be replaced by Dan Gosling on 70 minutes.
- 74' Watford FC ring the changes. Roberto Pereyra has done his job and it is now time for Gerard Deulofeu to step up.
- 78' It is a substitution in AFC Bournemouth team. Lewis Cook is replaced by Andrew Surman on 78 minute.
- 83' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 87' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Andrew Surman.
- 89' Watford FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- Watford FC will have plenty to reflect on. AFC Bournemouth were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Watford FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 26
- 15
- 25
- 27
- 29
- 16
- 37
-
19
Will Hughes ↓ Adrian Mariappa 55'
- 21
- 9
-
18
Andre Gray ↓ Isaac Success 55'
Bench
- 11
- 12
- 1
-
6
Adrian Mariappa ↑ 55'
- 14
-
7
Gerard Deulofeu ↑ 74'
-
10
Isaac Success ↑ 55'
Coach
Javi Gracia
AFC Bournemouth Lineups
Starting XI
-
16
Lewis Cook ↓ Andrew Surman 78'
- 8
-
20
David Brooks ↓ Dan Gosling 70'
- 27
- 15
- 2
- 3
- 5
-
24
Ryan Fraser ↓ Junior Stanislas 66'
- 13
- 17
Bench
- 21
- 1
-
19
Junior Stanislas ↑ 66'
-
4
Dan Gosling ↑ 70'
-
6
Andrew Surman ↑ 78'
- 10
- 18
Coach
Eddie Howe
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Troy Deeney | 3 |
| Callum Wilson | 2 |
| Joshua King | 2 |
| Joshua King | 2 |
| Roberto Pereyra | 1 |
| Stipe Perica | 1 |
| Chris Mepham | 1 |
| David Brooks | 1 |
Head to Head
Watford FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.09
Watford FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.99
AFC Bournemouth xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 58% + Both teams to score 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: AFC Bournemouth win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.08
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 2.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
| ± 3.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 4.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
Double Chance
Watford FC or Draw
49%
Draw or AFC Bournemouth
76%
Watford FC or AFC Bournemouth
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: AFC Bournemouth win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 0–4 not predicted0 – 4Actual
1 – 1
10.8%
1 – 2
9.5%
0 – 2
9%
0 – 1
8.5%
1 – 3
6.3%
0 – 0
6.2%
0 – 3
5.8%
2 – 1
5.3%
2 – 2
5.2%
1 – 0
4.3%
2 – 3
3.5%
1 – 4
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Watford FC
| Handicap | Watford FC covers | Push | AFC Bournemouth covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 5% | 92% |
| -1.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -1 | 8% | 12% | 81% |
| -0.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| +0.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| +1 | 43% | 22% | 34% |
| +1.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +2 | 66% | 17% | 17% |
| +2.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
Clean Sheet
Watford FC keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
AFC Bournemouth keeps clean sheet
34%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

