Watford FC vs Aston Villa FC, Premier League 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Watford FC vs Aston Villa FC — Premier League at Vicarage Road Stadium.
- Watford FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Aston Villa FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Steve Martin
- Referee Derek Eaton
- Referee Jonathan Moss
- Referee Simon Hooper
- Referee Simon Bennett
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Dec | Aston Villa FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 26 Dec | Sheffield United FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 22 Dec | Manchester United FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 14 Dec | Liverpool FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 07 Dec | Crystal Palace FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 04 Dec | Leicester City FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Dec | Watford FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 26 Dec | Norwich City FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 21 Dec | Southampton FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 14 Dec | Sheffield United FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 08 Dec | Leicester City FC | H | 1–4 | L |
| 04 Dec | Chelsea FC | A | 1–2 | L |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Three points are at stake. Watford FC host Aston Villa FC — let the battle begin!
- 5' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 10' A quiet spell here at Vicarage Road Stadium. Aston Villa FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 15' Watford FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 20' Aston Villa FC have won 497 goals from 355 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 25' The home supporters are growing impatient. Watford FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 30' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 35' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 40' Henri Lansbury has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 17 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 42' Watford FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Troy Deeney on 42.
- 46' A tactical swap from Aston Villa FC — Anwar El Ghazi on, Jota Peleteiro off on 46 minutes.
- 51' Controversy at the stadium! Adrian Mariappa argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 56' Aston Villa FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 56.
- 57' Poor challenge from Adrian Mariappa. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Red card.
- 60' Craig Dawson gets the nod from Watford FC. He replaces Nathaniel Chalobah and will look to change the dynamic.
- 65' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 65 minutes.
- 66' Aston Villa FC ring the changes. Matt Targett has done his job and it is now time for Frederic Guilbert to step up.
- 67' What a moment for Troy Deeney! That strike on 67 puts his side firmly in control.
- 71' Against the run of play, Ismaila Sarr has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 73' The Aston Villa FC bench stirs into life. Henri Lansbury is withdrawn and Jonathan Kodjia gets his opportunity.
- 74' The referee calls foul for Etienne Capoue. He receives a Yellow card.
- 79' Aston Villa FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 84' A moment of madness from Ismaila Sarr on 84 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Watford FC will be frustrated.
- 85' Watford FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Adam Masina is hanging Craig Cathcart on the field on 85 minute.
- 90' Troy Deeney is having his name booked by the referee on 90.
- Game over. The scoreline of 3-0 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
Watford FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 26
-
15
Craig Cathcart ↓ Adam Masina 85'
- 27
- 6
- 29
- 16
- 19
- 21
- 9
- 7
- 23
Bench
-
11
Adam Masina ↑ 85'
- 1
-
14
Nathaniel Chalobah ↑ 46'
- 18
- 20
- 22
- 4
Coach
Nigel Pearson
Aston Villa FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
- 1
- 18
-
23
Jota Peleteiro ↓ Anwar El Ghazi 46'
- 15
- 30
- 27
- 10
- 8
- 14
- 6
Bench
- 11
- 5
-
26
Jonathan Kodjia ↑ 73'
- 25
-
21
Anwar El Ghazi ↑ 46'
-
24
Frederic Guilbert ↑ 66'
- 17
Coach
Dean Smith
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Troy Deeney | 3 |
| Emmanuel Dennis | 2 |
| Ismaila Sarr | 2 |
| Danny Ings | 1 |
| John McGinn | 1 |
| Juan Hernandez | 1 |
| Tyrone Mings | 1 |
| Ezri Konsa | 1 |
Head to Head
Watford FC Form
Aston Villa FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.96
Watford FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.56
Aston Villa FC xG
I would bet for:
Watford FC to win 66% + Under — clean sheet likely 62%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Watford FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.52
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 2.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
| ± 3.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
Watford FC or Draw
88%
Draw or Aston Villa FC
34%
Watford FC or Aston Villa FC
78%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Watford FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
15.2%
2 – 0
15%
0 – 0
9.9%
3 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
9.4%
2 – 1
8.4%
3 – 1
5.6%
4 – 0
4.7%
0 – 1
3.7%
4 – 1
2.8%
2 – 2
2.4%
1 – 2
2.4%
Asian Handicap — Watford FC
| Handicap | Watford FC covers | Push | Aston Villa FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -2 | 22% | 22% | 56% |
| -1.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| -1 | 44% | 25% | 31% |
| -0.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +0.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +1 | 91% | 7% | 2% |
| +1.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
| +2 | 98% | 2% | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
Watford FC keeps clean sheet
57%
✓
Aston Villa FC keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.