Watford FC vs Manchester United FC, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Watford FC vs Manchester United FC — Premier League .
- Watford FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Manchester United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Darren Cann
- Referee Daniel Robathan
- Referee Paul Tierney
- Referee Mike Dean
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Sep | Manchester United FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 02 Sep | Tottenham Hotspur FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Sep | Watford FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 02 Sep | Burnley FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 27 Aug | Tottenham Hotspur FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 19 Aug | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 10 Aug | Leicester City FC | H | 2–1 | W |
Key Stats
43%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
H2H (7 games)
57%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' And we are off! Watford FC vs Manchester United FC — let the football do the talking.
- 5' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 10' Supporters expect more eagerness from Scott McTominay, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 15' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Watford FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 20' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Watford FC and Manchester United FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 25' Manchester United FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 30' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 34' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Etienne Capoue.
- 35' Romelu Lukaku doubles the advantage! 0-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 36' Watford FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 38' Chris Smalling has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 38 minutes.
- 43' Will Hughes is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Manchester United FC tonight.
- 48' It looks like no one’s ball. Watford FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 53' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 58' It is a cagey affair so far. Watford FC in their trying to find a way past Manchester United FC's compact .
- 63' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 65' Against the run of play, Andre Gray has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 70' The referee calls foul for Nemanja Matic. He receives a Yellow card.
- 71' Manchester United FC ring the changes. Jesse Lingard has done his job and it is now time for Anthony Martial to step up.
- 72' Watford FC ring the changes. Daryl Janmaat has done his job and it is now time for Femenia Far to step up.
- 77' Watford FC have won 391 goals from 358 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 81' The referee has no hesitation. Antonio Valencia is booked for Manchester United FC — Yellow card on 81.
- 84' Alexis Sanchez makes way for Scott McTominay at the 84 minute mark. A tactical switch from Manchester United FC.
- 88' Watford FC make a change. Craig Cathcart trudges off to be replaced by Isaac Success on 88 minutes.
- 90' Manchester United FC receives a Red card for a hard tackle on 90.
- 90' Time for substitution for Manchester United FC. Antonio Valencia is replaced by Eric Bailly.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Manchester United FC to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Watford FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 26
-
15
Craig Cathcart ↓ Isaac Success 88'
-
25
Jose Holebas ↓ Adam Masina 84'
- 27
-
2
Daryl Janmaat ↓ Femenia Far 72'
- 29
- 16
- 37
- 19
- 9
- 18
Bench
-
11
Adam Masina ↑ 84'
- 12
- 1
- 6
-
21
Femenia Far ↑ 72'
- 14
-
10
Isaac Success ↑ 88'
Coach
Javi Gracia
Manchester United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 18
-
14
Jesse Lingard ↓ Anthony Martial 71'
- 6
- 31
- 2
- 27
- 9
- 25
- 12
- 7
Bench
- 17
-
11
Anthony Martial ↑ 71'
- 36
-
3
Eric Bailly ↑ 90'
-
39
Scott McTominay ↑ 84'
- 8
- 13
Coach
José Mourinho
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ismaila Sarr | 2 |
| Joshua King | 2 |
| Anthony Martial | 2 |
| Troy Deeney | 1 |
| Romelu Lukaku | 1 |
| Bruno Fernandes | 1 |
| Chris Smalling | 1 |
| Mason Greenwood | 1 |
Head to Head
Watford FC Form
Manchester United FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.3
Watford FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.43
Manchester United FC xG
I would bet for:
Watford FC or Manchester United FC 72% + Both teams to score 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Manchester United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.73
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 3.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
Watford FC or Draw
63%
Draw or Manchester United FC
65%
Watford FC or Manchester United FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Manchester United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13%
0 – 0
8.4%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 1
8.3%
2 – 1
7.6%
1 – 0
7.5%
0 – 2
6.5%
2 – 2
5.5%
2 – 0
5.4%
1 – 3
4%
3 – 1
3.3%
0 – 3
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Watford FC
| Handicap | Watford FC covers | Push | Manchester United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 10% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 18% | 67% |
| -0.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| +0.5 | 61% | — | 39% |
| +1 | 61% | 20% | 19% |
| +1.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +2 | 81% | 12% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Watford FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Manchester United FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.