Watford FC vs Newcastle United FC, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Watford FC vs Newcastle United FC — Premier League at Vicarage Road Stadium.
- Watford FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Newcastle United FC 5 games · 8 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Harry Lennard
- Referee Paul Tierney
- Referee Simon Beck
- Referee Roger East
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Dec | Newcastle United FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Dec | Chelsea FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 22 Dec | West Ham United FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 15 Dec | Cardiff City FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 10 Dec | Everton FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 04 Dec | Manchester City FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Dec | Watford FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Dec | Liverpool FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| 22 Dec | Fulham FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 15 Dec | Huddersfield Town AFC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 09 Dec | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 05 Dec | Everton FC | A | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
71%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
H2H (7 games)
14%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
20%
Clean Sheets
Newcastle United FC this season
Newcastle United FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Newcastle United FC
0-15
3/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/2
46-60
1/2
61-75
2/1
76+
2/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Newcastle United FC
| Joe Willock | 2 G | |
| Anthony Elanga | 2 G | |
| Yoane Wissa | 1 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Watford FC and Newcastle United FC has kicked off!
- 5' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 10' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 15' Newcastle United FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 15.
- 20' The 34-year-old Paul Dummett has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 25' 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.
- 29' Magnificent from Salomon Rondon! That is 17 goals in 342 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 34' The home supporters are growing impatient. Watford FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 39' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 44' A meaty challenge results in booking for Adam Masina on 44.
- 46' Newcastle United FC make a change. Federico Fernandez trudges off to be replaced by Fabian Schar on 46 minutes.
- 51' Jose Holebas is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Watford FC tonight.
- 54' Abdoulaye Doucoure is ready to make an impact after coming on for Quina at the 54 minute mark.
- 59' It looks like no one’s ball. Newcastle United FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 64' The travelling Newcastle United FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 66' DeAndre Yedlin has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 66.
- 71' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 76' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 78' The Watford FC manager makes a substitution. Adam Masina departs to be replaced by Jose Holebas.
- 79' Jonjo Shelvey is replacing Isaac Hayden for the Newcastle United FC side.
- 82' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Abdoulaye Doucoure makes it 1-1.
- 87' It’s high time Javi Gracia made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 90' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Fabian Schar.
- celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Watford FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
11
Adam Masina ↓ Jose Holebas 78'
- 26
- 15
- 2
- 6
- 29
- 37
-
19
Will Hughes ↓ Troy Deeney 54'
- 7
-
20
Quina ↓ Abdoulaye Doucoure 54'
- 10
Bench
- 12
- 1
-
25
Jose Holebas ↑ 78'
- 3
-
16
Abdoulaye Doucoure ↑ 54'
- 8
-
9
Troy Deeney ↑ 54'
Coach
Javi Gracia
Newcastle United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 12
- 3
- 6
-
14
Isaac Hayden ↓ Jonjo Shelvey 79'
- 22
- 11
- 10
- 30
- 17
- 18
- 9
Bench
-
5
Fabian Schar ↑ 46'
- 13
- 19
-
8
Jonjo Shelvey ↑ 79'
- 7
- 21
- 41
Coach
Rafael Benitez
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Troy Deeney | 2 |
| Andre Gray | 1 |
| Isaac Success | 1 |
| Fabian Schar | 1 |
| Will Hughes | 1 |
| Dwight Gayle | 1 |
| Sean Longstaff | 1 |
| Ismaila Sarr | 1 |
Head to Head
Watford FC Form
Newcastle United FC Form
2018-12-29
Watford FC
1–1
Newcastle United FC
D
2018-12-26
Liverpool FC
4–0
Newcastle United FC
L
2018-12-22
Newcastle United FC
0–0
Fulham FC
D
2018-12-15
Huddersfield Town AFC
0–1
Newcastle United FC
W
2018-12-09
Newcastle United FC
1–2
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
L
2018-12-05
Everton FC
1–1
Newcastle United FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.24
Watford FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.11
Newcastle United FC xG
I would bet for:
Watford FC or Newcastle United FC 70% + Under 2.5 goals 59%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.35
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 2.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 3.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
Watford FC or Draw
69%
Draw or Newcastle United FC
61%
Watford FC or Newcastle United FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Newcastle United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
11.8%
1 – 0
10.7%
0 – 1
9.4%
2 – 1
7.9%
2 – 0
7.1%
1 – 2
7%
0 – 2
5.7%
2 – 2
4.5%
3 – 1
3.3%
3 – 0
2.9%
1 – 3
2.6%
Asian Handicap — Watford FC
| Handicap | Watford FC covers | Push | Newcastle United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 11% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 21% | 62% |
| -0.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| +0.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +1 | 69% | 18% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Watford FC keeps clean sheet
34%
✓
Newcastle United FC keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.