Watford FC vs Chelsea FC, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Watford FC vs Chelsea FC — Premier League at Vicarage Road Stadium.
- Watford FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Chelsea FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee David Coote
- Referee Constantine Hatzidakis
- Referee Stephen Child
- Referee Martin Atkinson
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dec | Chelsea FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 22 Dec | West Ham United FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 15 Dec | Cardiff City FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 10 Dec | Everton FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 04 Dec | Manchester City FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 01 Dec | Leicester City FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dec | Watford FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 22 Dec | Leicester City FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 16 Dec | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 13 Dec | MOL Fehervar FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 08 Dec | Manchester City FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 05 Dec | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | A | 1–2 | L |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' What a night it is going to be! Watford FC welcome Chelsea FC for this crunch clash at Vicarage Road Stadium.
- 5' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 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 Craig Cathcart suffering a number of foals already.
- 15' Watford FC have won 391 goals from 358 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 16' The crowd applauds Christian Kabasele as he leaves the pitch. Adrian Mariappa steps in for Watford FC.
- 21' Chelsea FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 26' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 31' Ross Barkley is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Watford FC so far.
- 36' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 41' David Luiz is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Watford FC tonight.
- 43' Chelsea FC make a change. Pedro trudges off to be replaced by Callum Hudson-Odoi on 43 minutes.
- 45' Eden Hazard has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 45 minutes.
- 46' A stunning finish from Eden Hazard — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 48' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Roberto Pereyra makes it 1-2.
- 53' Troy Deeney has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 58' Eden Hazard makes no mistake. The score reads 1-3 and Chelsea FC are in front.
- 58' Watford FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 58.
- 63' 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.
- 67' The whistle greets Ken Sema as he departs to be replaced by Quina.
- 72' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 77' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 80' Ross Barkley has so much to prove this time. He replaces Mateo Kovacic on 80 minute.
- 82' The Watford FC bench stirs into life. Gerard Deulofeu is withdrawn and Isaac Success gets his opportunity.
- 85' A tactical swap from Chelsea FC — Emerson on, Callum Hudson-Odoi off on 85 minutes.
- 90' It is a cagey affair so far. Watford FC in their trying to find a way past Chelsea FC's compact .
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Chelsea FC to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Watford FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 12
- 26
- 15
- 25
- 27
- 29
- 16
- 37
- 21
- 9
-
7
Gerard Deulofeu ↓ Isaac Success 82'
Bench
- 11
- 1
-
6
Adrian Mariappa ↑ 16'
- 8
- 33
-
20
Quina ↑ 67'
-
10
Isaac Success ↑ 82'
Coach
Javi Gracia
Chelsea FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
17
Mateo Kovacic ↓ Ross Barkley 80'
- 5
- 2
- 1
- 28
- 3
- 22
- 7
- 10
- 30
-
11
Pedro ↓ Callum Hudson-Odoi 43'
Bench
- 13
- 18
- 24
- 33
- 4
-
20
Callum Hudson-Odoi ↑ 43'
-
8
Ross Barkley ↑ 80'
Coach
Maurizio Sarri
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ross Barkley | 2 |
| Eden Hazard | 2 |
| Mason Mount | 1 |
| Roberto Pereyra | 1 |
| Hakim Ziyech | 1 |
| David Luiz | 1 |
| Emmanuel Dennis | 1 |
| Ruben Loftus-Cheek | 1 |
Head to Head
Watford FC Form
Chelsea FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.33
Watford FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.54
Chelsea FC xG
I would bet for:
Watford FC or Chelsea FC 72% + Both teams to score 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Chelsea FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.87
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 2.5 | 54% |
|
46% |
| ± 3.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 4.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
Double Chance
Watford FC or Draw
60%
Draw or Chelsea FC
68%
Watford FC or Chelsea FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.5%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 1
7.8%
0 – 0
7.5%
2 – 1
7.4%
1 – 0
6.6%
0 – 2
6.6%
2 – 2
5.7%
2 – 0
4.9%
1 – 3
4.4%
0 – 3
3.3%
3 – 1
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Watford FC
| Handicap | Watford FC covers | Push | Chelsea FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 9% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 17% | 68% |
| -0.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| +0.5 | 59% | — | 41% |
| +1 | 59% | 20% | 21% |
| +1.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +2 | 79% | 12% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Watford FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Chelsea FC keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.