Watford FC vs Chelsea FC, Premier League 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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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 Mike Dean
- Referee Anthony Taylor
- Referee Gary Beswick
- Referee Adam Nunn
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Nov | Chelsea FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 26 Oct | AFC Bournemouth | H | 0–0 | D |
| 19 Oct | Tottenham Hotspur FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 05 Oct | Sheffield United FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 28 Sep | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 21 Sep | Manchester City FC | A | 0–8 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Nov | Watford FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Oct | Burnley FC | A | 4–2 | W |
| 23 Oct | AFC Ajax | A | 1–0 | W |
| 19 Oct | Newcastle United FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 06 Oct | Southampton FC | A | 4–1 | W |
| 02 Oct | Lille OSC | A | 2–1 | W |
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' The game is set. Watford FC kicks off things out of here…
- 5' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Tammy Abraham makes it 0-1.
- 10' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 15' The travelling Chelsea FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 20' Adrian Mariappa has so much to prove this time. He replaces Craig Cathcart on 20 minute.
- 25' Chelsea FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 30' It’s high time Frank Lampard made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 35' Watford FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Chelsea FC's shape.
- 40' A quiet spell here at Vicarage Road Stadium. Chelsea FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 45' It is a cagey affair so far. Watford FC in their trying to find a way past Chelsea FC's compact .
- 46' Watford FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 46.
- 51' The 31-year-old Nathaniel Chalobah has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 55' Christian Pulisic makes no mistake. The score reads 0-2 and Chelsea FC are in front.
- 60' Watford FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 65' Craig Dawson has been relatively quiet despite scoring 19 goals in his last 377 appearances.
- 67' Watford FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Will Hughes is hanging Nathaniel Chalobah on the field on 67 minute.
- 70' A meaty challenge results in booking for Daryl Janmaat on 70.
- 75' The supporters are chanting for Femenia Far. He replaces Daryl Janmaat on 75 minute.
- 80' The Spain Gerard Deulofeu breaks the deadlock on 80 minutes. 1-2!
- 82' It’s a booking for Watford FC player. Craig Dawson gets a Yellow card.
- 83' The crowd applauds Christian Pulisic as he leaves the pitch. Callum Hudson-Odoi steps in for Chelsea FC.
- 88' Adrian Mariappa picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 88' Michy Batshuayi gets the nod from Chelsea FC. He replaces Tammy Abraham and will look to change the dynamic.
- 89' Poor challenge from Jorginho. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 90' A moment of madness from Mason Mount on 90 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Chelsea FC will be frustrated.
- 90' The Chelsea FC bench stirs into life. Willian is withdrawn and Reece James gets his opportunity.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Chelsea FC to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Watford FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
- 26
- 15
- 27
-
2
Daryl Janmaat ↓ Femenia Far 75'
- 16
- 37
- 14
- 18
- 7
- 4
Bench
- 1
- 25
-
6
Adrian Mariappa ↑ 20'
-
19
Will Hughes ↑ 67'
-
21
Femenia Far ↑ 75'
- 22
- 36
Coach
Quique Sanchez Flores
Chelsea FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 17
- 5
- 1
- 28
-
10
Willian ↓ Reece James 90'
- 33
-
9
Tammy Abraham ↓ Michy Batshuayi 88'
- 15
- 19
- 29
- 22
Bench
- 3
- 13
- 18
-
20
Callum Hudson-Odoi ↑ 83'
-
24
Reece James ↑ 90'
-
23
Michy Batshuayi ↑ 88'
- 47
Coach
Frank Lampard
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
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.01
Watford FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.53
Chelsea FC xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Chelsea FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.54
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 2.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
| ± 3.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
Watford FC or Draw
51%
Draw or Chelsea FC
76%
Watford FC or Chelsea FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Chelsea FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.1%
0 – 1
11.1%
0 – 0
9.9%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
9%
1 – 0
6.9%
2 – 1
5.9%
1 – 3
4.6%
2 – 2
4.6%
0 – 3
4.5%
2 – 0
3.9%
2 – 3
2.5%
Asian Handicap — Watford FC
| Handicap | Watford FC covers | Push | Chelsea FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 6% | 91% |
| -1.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -1 | 9% | 15% | 76% |
| -0.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| +0.5 | 52% | — | 48% |
| +1 | 52% | 23% | 25% |
| +1.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +2 | 75% | 15% | 10% |
| +2.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
Clean Sheet
Watford FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Chelsea FC keeps clean sheet
37%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.