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Watford FC vs Southampton FC, Premier League 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2021-22
Sat 30 Oct 2021 · 14:00 UTC Vicarage Road Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

Watford FC vs Southampton FCPremier League at Vicarage Road Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Peter Bankes
  • Referee James Mainwaring
  • Referee Peter Kirkup
  • Referee Graham Scott
  • Referee Keith Stroud
  • Referee Adam Nunn

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
30 Oct Southampton FC H 0–1 L
23 Oct Everton FC A 5–2 W
16 Oct Liverpool FC H 0–5 L
02 Oct Leeds United FC A 0–1 L
25 Sep Newcastle United FC H 1–1 D
18 Sep Norwich City FC A 3–1 W
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
30 Oct Watford FC A 1–0 W
23 Oct Burnley FC H 2–2 D
16 Oct Leeds United FC H 1–0 W
02 Oct Chelsea FC A 1–3 L
26 Sep Wolverhampton Wanderers FC H 0–1 L
18 Sep Manchester City FC A 0–0 D

Key Stats

77% Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
54% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' That's the starting whistle at Vicarage Road Stadium. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Watford FC and Southampton FC.
  • 5' Watford FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 10' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Southampton FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 15' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 15 minutes.
  • 20' Che Adams puts Southampton FC on the lead.
  • 21' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Che Adams makes no mistake. 0-2!
  • 26' It is a cagey affair so far. Watford FC in their trying to find a way past Southampton FC's compact .
  • 31' Supporters expect more eagerness from Adam Masina, as he is very good at scoring at Vicarage Road Stadium with 2 goals in the last 2 games.
  • 36' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 41' 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.
  • 45' Joao Pedro has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 45.
  • 46' Tom Cleverley gets the nod from Watford FC. He replaces Joao Pedro and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 47' A tactical swap from Watford FCTom Cleverley on, Joao Pedro off on 47 minutes.
  • 52' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 55' That is a Yellow card for Southampton FC. Mohammed Salisu will be fuming at that decision.
  • 58' The referee has no hesitation. James Ward-Prowse is booked for Southampton FC — Yellow card on 58.
  • 59' The referee calls foul for James Ward-Prowse. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 64' Watford FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Southampton FC backline.
  • 69' Watford FC have won 391 goals from 358 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 70' Stuart Armstrong is ready to make an impact after coming on for Mohamed Elyounoussi at the 70 minute mark.
  • 75' Southampton FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 77' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Juraj Kucka on 77 minutes.
  • 80' A tactical swap from Southampton FCIbrahima Diallo on, James Ward-Prowse off on 80 minutes.
  • 82' The Watford FC manager makes a substitution. Jeremy Ngakia departs to be replaced by Ashley Fletcher.
  • 87' Nathan Redmond needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
  • 90' Time for substitution for Southampton FC. Oriol Romeu is replaced by Lyanco.
  • What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Watford FC 0-1 Southampton FC.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.99 Watford FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.34 Southampton FC xG
I would bet for: Southampton FC or Draw 72% + Under 2.5 goals 59%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Watford FC28% Draw30% Southampton FC42%
Actual: Southampton FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes47% 0% No53%
Avg goals/match: 2.33
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 88%
12%
± 1.5 68%
32%
± 2.5 41%
59%
± 3.5 21%
79%
± 4.5 9%
91%

Double Chance

Watford FC or Draw
58%
Draw or Southampton FC
72%
Watford FC or Southampton FC
70%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Watford FC20% Draw50% Southampton FC30%
Actual: Southampton FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.8%
0 – 0
11.9%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
8.5%
0 – 2
8.4%
1 – 2
8.4%
2 – 1
6.2%
2 – 0
4.6%
2 – 2
4.2%
1 – 3
3.8%
0 – 3
3.7%
3 – 1
2.1%

Asian Handicap — Watford FC

Handicap Watford FC covers Push Southampton FC covers
-2.5 3% 97%
-2 3% 7% 90%
-1.5 10% 90%
-1 10% 16% 74%
-0.5 26% 74%
+0.5 57% 43%
+1 57% 23% 21%
+1.5 79% 21%
+2 79% 13% 8%
+2.5 92% 8%

Clean Sheet

Watford FC keeps clean sheet
27%
Southampton FC keeps clean sheet
38%

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