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 5 games · 5 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Darren Cann
- Referee Daniel Robathan
- Referee Paul Tierney
- Referee Mike Dean
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester City FC | 5 | 15 |
| 2 | Arsenal FC | 5 | 12 |
| 3 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 5 | 10 |
| 4 | Brentford FC | 5 | 9 |
| 5 | Leeds United FC | 5 | 9 |
| 6 | Liverpool FC | 5 | 9 |
| 7 | Everton FC | 5 | 9 |
| 8 | Hull City AFC | 5 | 8 |
| 9 | Newcastle United FC | 5 | 8 |
| 10 | Chelsea FC | 5 | 7 |
| 11 | Ipswich Town FC | 5 | 6 |
| 12 | Manchester United FC | 5 | 5 |
| 13 | Nottingham Forest FC | 5 | 5 |
| 14 | Sunderland AFC | 5 | 4 |
| 15 | Crystal Palace FC | 5 | 4 |
| 16 | Aston Villa FC | 5 | 4 |
| 17 | AFC Bournemouth | 5 | 3 |
| 18 | Coventry City FC | 5 | 3 |
| 19 | Fulham FC | 5 | 2 |
| 20 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 5 | 2 |
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
0%
Clean Sheets
Manchester United FC this season
Manchester United FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Manchester United FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/2
31-45
1/1
46-60
1/1
61-75
2/–
76+
3/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Manchester United FC
| Bruno Fernandes | 3 G | 1 A |
| Bryan Mbeumo | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at . Watford FC are looking to make home advantage count against Manchester United FC.
- 5' Manchester United FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 10' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Manchester United FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 15' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 20' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 25' Manchester United FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 25.
- 30' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 34' Etienne Capoue picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 35' Brilliant from the forward! Romelu Lukaku makes it 0-1 with a superb finish on 35.
- 36' A moment of madness from Jose Holebas on 36 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Watford FC will be frustrated.
- 38' GOAL! Chris Smalling fires home to make it 0-2!
- 43' Manchester United FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 48' It is a cagey affair so far. Watford FC in their trying to find a way past Manchester United FC's compact .
- 53' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 58' Jesse Lingard has been relatively quiet despite scoring 21 goals in his last 411 appearances.
- 63' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 65' What a moment for Andre Gray! That strike on 65 puts his side firmly in control.
- 70' That is a Yellow card for Manchester United FC. Nemanja Matic will be fuming at that decision.
- 71' Anthony Martial has so much to prove this time. He replaces Jesse Lingard on 71 minute.
- 72' Femenia Far is ready to make an impact after coming on for Daryl Janmaat at the 72 minute mark.
- 77' Both keepers have barely been tested. Watford FC and Manchester United FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 81' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Antonio Valencia.
- 84' The Manchester United FC bench stirs into life. Alexis Sanchez is withdrawn and Scott McTominay gets his opportunity.
- 88' The Watford FC manager makes a substitution. Craig Cathcart departs to be replaced by Isaac Success.
- 90' A meaty challenge results in booking for Nemanja Matic on 90.
- 90' It is a substitution in Manchester United FC team. Antonio Valencia is replaced by Eric Bailly on 90 minute.
- The final score is 1-2.
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 |
| Abdoulaye Doucoure | 1 |
| Troy Deeney | 1 |
| Romelu Lukaku | 1 |
| Bruno Fernandes | 1 |
| Chris Smalling | 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.