Watford FC vs Southampton FC, Premier League 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Watford FC vs Southampton FC — Premier League at Vicarage Road Stadium.
- Watford FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Southampton FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Peter Bankes
- Referee James Mainwaring
- Referee Peter Kirkup
- Referee Graham Scott
- Referee Keith Stroud
- Referee Adam Nunn
6 games this season
🟨 5.2/game
⚽ 15.0 goals/game
🟥 2 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal FC | 10 | 27 |
| 2 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 10 | 22 |
| 3 | Manchester City FC | 10 | 21 |
| 4 | Liverpool FC | 10 | 18 |
| 5 | Chelsea FC | 10 | 16 |
| 6 | Everton FC | 10 | 16 |
| 7 | AFC Bournemouth | 10 | 15 |
| 8 | Brentford FC | 10 | 14 |
| 9 | Leeds United FC | 10 | 14 |
| 10 | Aston Villa FC | 10 | 13 |
| 11 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 10 | 12 |
| 12 | Newcastle United FC | 10 | 12 |
| 13 | Hull City AFC | 10 | 11 |
| 14 | Ipswich Town FC | 10 | 11 |
| 15 | Fulham FC | 10 | 10 |
| 16 | Nottingham Forest FC | 10 | 9 |
| 17 | Coventry City FC | 10 | 9 |
| 18 | Manchester United FC | 10 | 8 |
| 19 | Sunderland AFC | 10 | 8 |
| 20 | Crystal Palace FC | 10 | 7 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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)
H2H (13 games)
54%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Watford FC launch into their encounter with Southampton FC.
- 5' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with Watford FC winning 100% of all matches.
- 10' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 15' 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.
- 20' Brilliant from the ! Che Adams makes it 0-1 with a superb finish on 20.
- 21' What a moment for Che Adams! That strike on 21 puts his side firmly in control.
- 26' Southampton FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 31' Watford FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 36' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Watford FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 41' Watford FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 45' A moment of madness from Joao Pedro on 45 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Watford FC will be frustrated.
- 46' Tom Cleverley is ready to make an impact after coming on for Joao Pedro at the 46 minute mark.
- 47' Joao Pedro makes way for Tom Cleverley at the 47 minute mark. A tactical switch from Watford FC.
- 52' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 55' It’s a booking for Southampton FC player. Mohammed Salisu gets a Yellow card.
- 58' James Ward-Prowse was booked on 58.
- 59' The referee shows Southampton FC player a Yellow card on 59.
- 64' Watford FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Southampton FC's shape.
- 69' Over 69 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 70' Mohamed Elyounoussi makes way for Stuart Armstrong at the 70 minute mark. A tactical switch from Southampton FC.
- 75' Watford FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 77' Juraj Kucka picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 80' The Southampton FC bench stirs into life. James Ward-Prowse is withdrawn and Ibrahima Diallo gets his opportunity.
- 82' Watford FC make a change. Jeremy Ngakia trudges off to be replaced by Ashley Fletcher on 82 minutes.
- 87' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Mohamed Elyounoussi made 363 appearances and scored 28 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 90' Time for substitution for Southampton FC. Oriol Romeu is replaced by Lyanco.
- Full Time. Southampton FC beats Watford FC
Lineups
Watford FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
- 1
- 15
- 7
- 19
- 23
- 5
- 33
-
10
Joao Pedro ↓ Tom Cleverley 46'
-
2
Jeremy Ngakia ↓ Ashley Fletcher 82'
-
29
Juan Hernandez ↓ Ken Sema 46'
Bench
- 18
-
12
Ken Sema ↑ 46'
-
8
Tom Cleverley ↑ 46'
- 16
- 3
-
17
Ashley Fletcher ↑ 82'
- 13
- 26
- 6
Coach
Claudio Ranieri
Southampton FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 35
- 8
-
6
Oriol Romeu ↓ Lyanco 90'
- 11
- 24
- 2
- 10
- 9
- 22
- 21
Bench
- 15
- 32
- 44
- 7
-
17
Stuart Armstrong ↑ 70'
-
27
Ibrahima Diallo ↑ 80'
-
4
Lyanco ↑ 90'
- 43
- 23
Coach
Ralph Hasenhuttl
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Che Adams | 5 |
| Danny Ings | 3 |
| James Ward-Prowse | 2 |
| Sekou Mara | 2 |
| Juan Hernandez | 2 |
| Mohamed Elyounoussi | 1 |
| Cyle Larin | 1 |
| Jose Holebas | 1 |
Head to Head
Watford FC Form
Southampton FC Form
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
✓ CorrectActual: Southampton FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
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
✗ WrongActual: 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.