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Watford FC vs Crystal Palace FC, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2018-19
Watford FC
2 – 1
Full Time
Crystal Palace FC
Sun 26 Aug 2018 · 12:30 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

Watford FC vs Crystal Palace FC — Premier League .

Match Details

  • Referee Stuart Attwell
  • 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

3
1
3
Watford FC 7 games · Avg 2.3 goals Crystal Palace FC
Last 5 meetings
2018-08-26 Watford FC 2–1 Crystal Palace FC

Recent Form

Watford FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
26 Aug Crystal Palace FC H 2–1 W
19 Aug Burnley FC A 3–1 W
11 Aug Brighton & Hove Albion FC H 2–0 W
Crystal Palace FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
26 Aug Watford FC A 1–2 L
20 Aug Liverpool FC H 0–2 L
11 Aug Fulham FC A 2–0 W

Key Stats

57% Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
57% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Watford FC and Crystal Palace FC has kicked off!
  • 4' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Etienne Capoue on 4 minutes.
  • 7' Wilfried Zaha has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 7.
  • 12' Watford FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Crystal Palace FC backline.
  • 17' Christian Benteke has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 22' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 27' Watford FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 27.
  • 32' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 37' The referee has no hesitation. Daryl Janmaat is booked for Watford FC — Yellow card on 37.
  • 42' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Watford FC and Crystal Palace FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 47' Watford FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 52' 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.
  • 53' What a moment for Roberto Pereyra! That strike on 53 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 58' The 38-year-old Troy Deeney has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 63' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 68' A quiet spell here at . Crystal Palace FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 71' What a strike from Jose Holebas! The score is 2-0.
  • 73' Ken Sema has so much to prove this time. He replaces Andre Gray on 73 minute.
  • 75' The whistle greets Jeffrey Schlupp as he departs to be replaced by Max Meyer.
  • 78' Wilfried Zaha has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 78 minutes.
  • 80' Max Meyer picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 84' Jose Holebas catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 84.
  • 85' Crystal Palace FC make a change. Christian Benteke trudges off to be replaced by Alexander Sorloth on 85 minutes.
  • 86' That is a Yellow card for Watford FC. Roberto Pereyra will be fuming at that decision.
  • 90' Watford FC make a change. Troy Deeney trudges off to be replaced by Isaac Success on 90 minutes.
  • What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Watford FC 2-1 Crystal Palace FC.

Lineups

Watford FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Javi Gracia

Crystal Palace FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Roy Hodgson

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.55 Watford FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.05 Crystal Palace FC xG
I would bet for: Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.

Match Result

✓ Correct
Watford FC51% Draw26% Crystal Palace FC23%
Actual: Watford FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes52% 0% No48%
Avg goals/match: 2.6
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 91%
9%
± 1.5 73%
27%
± 2.5 48%
52%
± 3.5 27%
73%
± 4.5 13%
87%

Double Chance

Watford FC or Draw
77%
Draw or Crystal Palace FC
49%
Watford FC or Crystal Palace FC
74%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Watford FC34% Draw47% Crystal Palace FC19%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13%
1 – 0
10.6%
0 – 0
9.4%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
8.7%
0 – 1
6.8%
1 – 2
6.1%
2 – 2
4.8%
3 – 1
4.7%
3 – 0
4.4%
0 – 2
4%
3 – 2
2.6%

Asian Handicap — Watford FC

Handicap Watford FC covers Push Crystal Palace FC covers
-2.5 10% — 90%
-2 10% 15% 75%
-1.5 25% — 75%
-1 25% 23% 53%
-0.5 47% — 53%
+0.5 76% — 24%
+1 76% 15% 9%
+1.5 91% — 9%
+2 91% 7% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Watford FC keeps clean sheet
36% ✓
Crystal Palace FC keeps clean sheet
22% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.