Watford FC vs Plymouth Argyle FC, Championship 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Watford FC vs Plymouth Argyle FC — Championship at Vicarage Road.
- Watford FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Plymouth Argyle FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Ruebyn Ricardo (England)
- Assistant 1 Daniel Leach
- Assistant 2 Andrew Fox
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry City FC | 46 | 95 |
| 2 | Ipswich Town FC | 46 | 84 |
| 3 | Hull City AFC | 46 | 73 |
| 4 | Oxford United FC | 46 | 47 |
| 5 | Leicester City FC | 46 | 46 |
| 6 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 7 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 8 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Millwall FC | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Middlesbrough FC | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Swansea City AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Charlton Athletic FC | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Birmingham City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Sheffield United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Southampton FC | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Wrexham AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Watford FC | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Burnley FC | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | Cardiff City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | West Ham United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | Derby County FC | 0 | 0 |
| 24 | Norwich City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 25 | Preston North End FC | 0 | 0 |
| 26 | Stoke City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 27 | Lincoln City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 28 | Portsmouth FC | 0 | 0 |
| 29 | Bristol City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 30 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 46 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Mar | Plymouth Argyle FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 15 Mar | Oxford United FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 12 Mar | Swansea City AFC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 08 Mar | Millwall FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 01 Mar | Stoke City FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 23 Feb | Luton Town FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Mar | Watford FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 15 Mar | Derby County FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 12 Mar | Portsmouth FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 08 Mar | Sheffield Wednesday FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 04 Mar | Hull City AFC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 01 Mar | Manchester City FC | A | 1–3 | L |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
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 Plymouth Argyle FC for another epic battle.
- 5' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Watford FC that had 358 games and scored 391 goals.
- 8' That is a card for Plymouth Argyle FC. Darko Gyabi will be fuming at that decision.
- 13' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 18' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Watford FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 23' 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.
- 28' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 28 minutes.
- 33' Plymouth Argyle FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 33.
- 38' Watford FC currently sit 10 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 43' Ryan Hardie is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Watford FC so far.
- 46' The Watford FC bench stirs into life. Ryan Andrews is withdrawn and Jeremy Ngakia gets his opportunity.
- 51' Plymouth Argyle FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 56' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 61' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 63' The whistle greets Tom Dele-Bashiru as he departs to be replaced by Kwadwo Baah.
- 64' Julio Pleguezuelo is having his name booked by the referee on 64.
- 69' Both keepers have barely been tested. Watford FC and Plymouth Argyle FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 72' The supporters are chanting for Bali Mumba. He replaces Mustapha Bundu on 72 minute.
- 73' The Plymouth Argyle FC manager makes a substitution. Darko Gyabi departs to be replaced by Jordan Houghton.
- 78' Kornel Szucs has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 79' Callum Wright is replacing Matthew Sorinola for the Plymouth Argyle FC side.
- 82' Conor Hazard was booked on 82.
- 82' The Plymouth Argyle FC manager makes a substitution. Michael Obafemi departs to be replaced by Michael Baidoo.
- 85' Muhamed Tijani gets the nod from Plymouth Argyle FC. He replaces Ryan Hardie and will look to change the dynamic.
- 90' The Watford FC bench stirs into life. Caleb Wiley is withdrawn and Yasser Larouci gets his opportunity.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Watford FC 0-0 Plymouth Argyle FC.
Lineups
Watford FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 17
- 3
- 8
- 19
- 6
- 10
-
24
Tom Dele-Bashiru ↓ Kwadwo Baah 63'
- 33
-
26
Caleb Wiley ↓ Yasser Larouci 90'
-
11
Rocco Vata ↓ Edo Kayembe 90'
-
45
Ryan Andrews ↓ Jeremy Ngakia 46'
Bench
- 7
- 1
-
39
Edo Kayembe ↑ 90'
- 14
-
34
Kwadwo Baah ↑ 63'
-
37
Yasser Larouci ↑ 90'
-
2
Jeremy Ngakia ↑ 46'
- 22
-
47
Zavier Massiah-Edwards ↑ 79'
Coach
Tom Cleverley
Plymouth Argyle FC Lineups
3-4-3Starting XI
- 21
-
9
Ryan Hardie ↓ Muhamed Tijani 85'
- 25
- 5
- 14
- 20
- 17
- 29
-
15
Mustapha Bundu ↓ Bali Mumba 72'
-
18
Darko Gyabi ↓ Jordan Houghton 73'
- 6
Bench
-
4
Jordan Houghton ↑ 73'
-
2
Bali Mumba ↑ 72'
- 8
- 44
-
30
Michael Baidoo ↑ 82'
- 31
- 3
-
11
Callum Wright ↑ 79'
-
26
Muhamed Tijani ↑ 85'
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Andre Gray | 2 |
| Ryan Hardie | 1 |
| Morgan Whittaker | 1 |
| Finn Azaz | 1 |
| Ryan Porteous | 1 |
| Vakoun Issouf Bayo | 1 |
| Edo Kayembe | 1 |
| Ismael Kone | 1 |
Head to Head
Watford FC Form
Plymouth Argyle FC Form
2025-03-29
Watford FC
0–0
Plymouth Argyle FC
D
2025-03-15
Plymouth Argyle FC
2–3
Derby County FC
L
2025-03-12
Portsmouth FC
1–2
Plymouth Argyle FC
W
2025-03-08
Plymouth Argyle FC
0–3
Sheffield Wednesday FC
L
2025-03-04
Hull City AFC
2–0
Plymouth Argyle FC
L
2025-03-01
Manchester City FC
3–1
Plymouth Argyle FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.22
Watford FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.96
Plymouth Argyle FC xG
I would bet for:
Watford FC or Draw 73% + Under 2.5 goals 63%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.18
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 1.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 2.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 3.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
Watford FC or Draw
73%
Draw or Plymouth Argyle FC
57%
Watford FC or Plymouth Argyle FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.2%
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
12.5%
0 – 1
9.6%
2 – 0
8.1%
2 – 1
7.8%
1 – 2
6.2%
0 – 2
5%
2 – 2
3.9%
3 – 1
3.2%
3 – 0
3.2%
1 – 3
2%
Asian Handicap — Watford FC
| Handicap | Watford FC covers | Push | Plymouth Argyle FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 12% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 22% | 60% |
| -0.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| +0.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| +1 | 73% | 17% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Watford FC keeps clean sheet
39%
✗
Plymouth Argyle FC keeps clean sheet
30%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.