Watford FC vs Fulham FC, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Watford FC vs Fulham FC — Premier League at Vicarage Road Stadium.
- Watford FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Fulham FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Lee Mason
- Referee Derek Eaton
- Referee Harry Lennard
- Referee Roger East
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 Apr | Fulham FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 30 Mar | Manchester United FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 16 Mar | Crystal Palace FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 09 Mar | Manchester City FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 03 Mar | Leicester City FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 27 Feb | Liverpool FC | A | 0–5 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Apr | Watford FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 30 Mar | Manchester City FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 17 Mar | Liverpool FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 09 Mar | Leicester City FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 03 Mar | Chelsea FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 27 Feb | Southampton FC | A | 0–2 | L |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (3 games)
H2H (3 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' That's the starting whistle at Vicarage Road Stadium. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Watford FC and Fulham FC.
- 5' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Watford FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 10' Femenia Far has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 15' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 20' England international Ben Foster has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 23' Abdoulaye Doucoure makes no mistake. The score reads 1-0 and Watford FC are in front.
- 28' 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.
- 33' Ryan Babel doubles the advantage! 1-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 38' 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.
- 43' It’s high time Javi Gracia made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 44' The referee has no hesitation. Adrian Mariappa is booked for Watford FC — Yellow card on 44.
- 46' The Watford FC bench stirs into life. Roberto Pereyra is withdrawn and Daryl Janmaat gets his opportunity.
- 47' The referee shows Watford FC player a Yellow card on 47.
- 52' Fulham FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 57' A quiet spell here at Vicarage Road Stadium. Fulham FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 62' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 63' GOAL! Will Hughes scores on 63.
- 66' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Calum Chambers.
- 69' Magnificent from Troy Deeney! That is 42 goals in 358 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 72' The crowd applauds Tim Ream as he leaves the pitch. Jean Michael Seri steps in for Fulham FC.
- 75' What a moment for Femenia Far! That strike on 75 puts his side firmly in control.
- 78' The supporters are chanting for Quina. He replaces Etienne Capoue on 78 minute.
- 81' The whistle greets Ryan Babel as he departs to be replaced by Andre Schurrle.
- 86' Fulham 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.
- 87' Fulham FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Kevin McDonald is hanging Tom Cairney on the field on 87 minute.
- 90' That is a Yellow card for Fulham FC. Cyrus Christie will be fuming at that decision.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Watford FC take all three points.
Lineups
Watford FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 26
- 15
- 25
- 6
-
29
Etienne Capoue ↓ Quina 78'
- 16
-
37
Roberto Pereyra ↓ Daryl Janmaat 46'
- 19
- 21
- 9
-
7
Gerard Deulofeu ↓ Andre Gray 46'
Bench
- 11
- 12
- 1
- 27
-
2
Daryl Janmaat ↑ 46'
-
18
Andre Gray ↑ 46'
-
20
Quina ↑ 78'
Coach
Javi Gracia
Fulham FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 25
- 9
-
13
Tim Ream ↓ Jean Michael Seri 72'
- 3
- 22
-
10
Tom Cairney C ↓ Kevin McDonald 87'
- 23
- 5
- 29
- 20
-
12
Ryan Babel ↓ Andre Schurrle 81'
Bench
- 4
-
6
Kevin McDonald ↑ 87'
- 7
-
14
Andre Schurrle ↑ 81'
- 21
-
24
Jean Michael Seri ↑ 72'
- 31
Coach
Scott Parker
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Aleksandar Mitrovic | 1 |
| Joachim Andersen | 1 |
| Andre Gray | 1 |
| Rodrigo Muniz | 1 |
| Andre Gray | 1 |
| Rocco Vata | 1 |
| Aleksandar Mitrovic | 1 |
| Ryan Babel | 1 |
Watford FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.13
Watford FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.01
Fulham FC xG
I would bet for:
Watford FC to win 62% + Over 2.5 goals 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Watford FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.14
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 60% |
|
40% |
| ± 3.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 4.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
Double Chance
Watford FC or Draw
83%
Draw or Fulham FC
38%
Watford FC or Fulham FC
78%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.1%
2 – 0
9.7%
2 – 1
9.6%
1 – 0
8.7%
3 – 1
6.8%
3 – 0
6.7%
0 – 0
5.9%
2 – 2
4.8%
1 – 2
4.6%
0 – 1
3.7%
4 – 1
Actual
4 – 0
3.6%
Asian Handicap — Watford FC
| Handicap | Watford FC covers | Push | Fulham FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -2 | 20% | 19% | 61% |
| -1.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| -1 | 39% | 22% | 39% |
| -0.5 | 61% | — | 39% |
| +0.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +1 | 84% | 10% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 4% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Watford FC keeps clean sheet
37%
✓
Fulham FC keeps clean sheet
13%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.