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Watford FC vs Manchester United FC, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2018-19
Watford FC
1 – 2
Full Time
Manchester United FC
Sat 15 Sep 2018 · 16:30 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

Watford FC vs Manchester United FC — Premier League .

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

2
1
4
Watford FC 7 games · Avg 2.4 goals Manchester United FC
Last 5 meetings
2018-09-15 Watford FC 1–2 Manchester United FC

Recent Form

Watford FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
Manchester United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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)
57% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Watford FC is hosting Manchester United FC for another epic battle.
  • 5' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 10' Paul Pogba has been relatively quiet despite scoring 34 goals in his last 409 appearances.
  • 15' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 20' The 31-year-old Will Hughes has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 25' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 30' England international Ashley Young has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 34' It’s a booking for Watford FC player. Etienne Capoue gets a Yellow card.
  • 35' What a moment for Romelu Lukaku! That strike on 35 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 36' Controversy at the stadium! Jose Holebas argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 38' Magnificent from Chris Smalling! That is 14 goals in 409 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 43' With 0 assists to his name this season, Jose Holebas is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Watford FC.
  • 48' The travelling Manchester United FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 53' Andre Gray needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
  • 58' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 63' The home supporters are growing impatient. Watford FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 65' A goal from the Jamaica international Andre Gray! He fires home on 65 to make it 1-2!
  • 70' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Nemanja Matic.
  • 71' Another change for Manchester United FC made on 71 minute. Jesse Lingard leaves to be changed by Anthony Martial.
  • 72' The crowd applauds Daryl Janmaat as he leaves the pitch. Femenia Far steps in for Watford FC.
  • 77' 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.
  • 81' A meaty challenge results in booking for Antonio Valencia on 81.
  • 84' Another substitution for Manchester United FC to replace Alexis Sanchez by Scott McTominay on 84 minute.
  • 88' It is a substitution in Watford FC team. Craig Cathcart is replaced by Isaac Success on 88 minute.
  • 90' The referee calls foul for Nemanja Matic. He receives a Red card.
  • 90' A change in the Manchester United FC ranks — Antonio Valencia exits the field as Eric Bailly enters on 90.
  • With this win, Manchester United FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.

Lineups

Watford FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Javi Gracia

Manchester United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach José Mourinho

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

✓ Correct
Watford FC35% Draw28% Manchester United FC37%
Actual: Manchester United FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes56% 0% No44%
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

✗ Wrong
Watford FC25% Draw47% Manchester United FC28%
Actual: 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.