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Watford FC vs Sheffield United FC, Premier League 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2019-20
Sat 5 Oct 2019 · 14:00 UTC HT 45' · FT 45+5'

Overview

Match Preview

Watford FC vs Sheffield United FCPremier League .

Match Details

  • Referee Tim Robinson
  • Referee Peter Kirkup
  • Referee Simon Long
  • Referee Andre Marriner
  • Referee Martin Atkinson

Head-to-Head

1
2
5
Watford FC 8 games · Avg 1.4 goals Sheffield United FC

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
05 Oct Sheffield United FC H 0–0 D
28 Sep Wolverhampton Wanderers FC A 0–2 L
21 Sep Manchester City FC A 0–8 L
15 Sep Arsenal FC H 2–2 D
31 Aug Newcastle United FC A 1–1 D
24 Aug West Ham United FC H 1–3 L
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
05 Oct Watford FC A 0–0 D
28 Sep Liverpool FC H 0–1 L
21 Sep Everton FC A 2–0 W
14 Sep Southampton FC H 0–1 L
31 Aug Chelsea FC A 2–2 D
24 Aug Leicester City FC H 1–2 L

Key Stats

25% Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
13% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Watford FC have kicked off against Sheffield United FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
  • 5' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 10' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 15' Watford FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 20' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 25' Enda Stevens is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Watford FC tonight.
  • 30' The home supporters are growing impatient. Watford FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 35' 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.
  • 40' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Sheffield United FC that had 366 games and scored 436 goals.
  • 45' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 50' It looks surprising Sheffield United FC does not make any changes. John Fleck has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 55' Watford FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Sheffield United FC's shape.
  • 57' A meaty challenge results in booking for Oliver McBurnie on 57.
  • 57' The whistle greets Sebastian Prodl as he departs to be replaced by Craig Dawson.
  • 59' The supporters are chanting for Gerard Deulofeu. He replaces Andre Gray on 59 minute.
  • 62' Sheffield United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Lys Mousset is hanging Oliver McBurnie on the field on 62 minute.
  • 67' It looks like no one’s ball. Sheffield United FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 71' Callum Robinson makes way for Billy Sharp at the 71 minute mark. A tactical switch from Sheffield United FC.
  • 76' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 77' A change in the Watford FC ranks — Danny Welbeck exits the field as Ismaila Sarr enters on 77.
  • 82' Roberto Pereyra, a Argentina , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 87' Sheffield United FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 90' The referee shows Sheffield United FC player a Yellow card on 90.
  • What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Watford FC 0-0 Sheffield United FC.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.86 Watford FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.91 Sheffield United FC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 74% + Watford FC or Draw 68%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Watford FC34% Draw34% Sheffield United FC32%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes36% 0% No64%
Avg goals/match: 1.77
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 80%
20%
± 1.5 53%
47%
± 2.5 26%
74%
± 3.5 11%
89%
± 4.5 4%
96%

Double Chance

Watford FC or Draw
68%
Draw or Sheffield United FC
66%
Watford FC or Sheffield United FC
66%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Watford FC20% Draw58% Sheffield United FC22%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
14.3%
0 – 1
14.1%
1 – 0
13.1%
0 – 2
6.7%
1 – 2
6%
2 – 0
5.9%
2 – 1
5.6%
2 – 2
2.7%
0 – 3
2%
1 – 3
1.9%
3 – 0
1.7%

Asian Handicap — Watford FC

Handicap Watford FC covers Push Sheffield United FC covers
-2.5 3% 97%
-2 3% 8% 90%
-1.5 10% 90%
-1 10% 20% 70%
-0.5 30% 70%
+0.5 67% 33%
+1 67% 21% 12%
+1.5 88% 12%
+2 88% 9% 3%
+2.5 97% 3%

Clean Sheet

Watford FC keeps clean sheet
41%
Sheffield United FC keeps clean sheet
43%

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.