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' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Watford FC and AFC Bournemouth get this one started.
- 5' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 10' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Simon Francis suffering a number of foals already.
- 11' A meaty challenge results in booking for Christian Kabasele on 11.
- 14' David Brooks has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 14 minutes.
- 19' A quiet spell here at . AFC Bournemouth seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 22' Craig Cathcart has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 22.
- 27' The 31-year-old Jefferson Lerma has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 32' That is a Red card for Watford FC. Christian Kabasele will be fuming at that decision.
- 33' Brilliant from the ! Joshua King makes it 0-2 with a superb finish on 33.
- 38' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Javi Gracia will be considering his options from the bench.
- 43' Watford FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 45' Joshua King doubles the advantage! 0-3 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 47' Callum Wilson makes no mistake. The score reads 0-4 and AFC Bournemouth are in front.
- 52' It is a cagey affair so far. Watford FC in their trying to find a way past AFC Bournemouth's compact .
- 55' The supporters are chanting for Adrian Mariappa. He replaces Will Hughes on 55 minute.
- 60' It’s high time Javi Gracia made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 65' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 66' Junior Stanislas has so much to prove this time. He replaces Ryan Fraser on 66 minute.
- 68' The referee shows Watford FC player a Yellow card on 68.
- 70' Dan Gosling is ready to make an impact after coming on for David Brooks at the 70 minute mark.
- 74' Roberto Pereyra makes way for Gerard Deulofeu at the 74 minute mark. A tactical switch from Watford FC.
- 78' Andrew Surman is replacing Lewis Cook for the AFC Bournemouth side.
- 83' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 87' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Andrew Surman on 87 minutes.
- 89' The referee calls foul for Abdoulaye Doucoure. He receives a Yellow card.
- Game over. The scoreline of 0-4 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
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 |
| Joshua King | 2 |
| Callum Wilson | 2 |
| Joshua King | 2 |
| Callum Wilson | 1 |
| Ken Sema | 1 |
| Nathan Ake | 1 |
| Ryan Fraser | 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.