Watford FC vs Tottenham Hotspur FC, Premier League 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Watford FC vs Tottenham Hotspur FC — Premier League at Vicarage Road Stadium.
- Watford FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Tottenham Hotspur FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Robert Jones
- Referee Lee Mason
- Referee Darren Cann
- Referee Craig Pawson
- Referee Richard West
- Referee Nick Hopton
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Ham United FC | 38 | 39 |
| 2 | Burnley FC | 38 | 22 |
| 3 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 38 | 20 |
| 4 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Coventry City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Hull City AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Ipswich Town FC | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Arsenal FC | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Manchester City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Manchester United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Aston Villa FC | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Liverpool FC | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | AFC Bournemouth | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Sunderland AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Brentford FC | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Chelsea FC | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Fulham FC | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Newcastle United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Everton FC | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | Leeds United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | Crystal Palace FC | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | Nottingham Forest FC | 0 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Jan | Tottenham Hotspur FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 28 Dec | West Ham United FC | H | 1–4 | L |
| 10 Dec | Brentford FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 04 Dec | Manchester City FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 01 Dec | Chelsea FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 28 Nov | Leicester City FC | A | 2–4 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Jan | Watford FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 28 Dec | Southampton FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Dec | Crystal Palace FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 19 Dec | Liverpool FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 05 Dec | Norwich City FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 02 Dec | Brentford FC | H | 2–0 | W |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
33%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Three points are at stake. Watford FC host Tottenham Hotspur FC — let the battle begin!
- 5' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 10' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 15' Tottenham Hotspur FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 20' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Giovani Lo Celso made 349 appearances and scored 37 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 25' It’s high time Antonio Conte made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 30' Joshua King, a Norway , has 10 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 35' Watford FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 40' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 45' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 46' A change in the Watford FC ranks — Emmanuel Dennis exits the field as Joao Pedro enters on 46.
- 51' Watford FC have won 391 goals from 358 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 56' Reguilon has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 61' The referee has no hesitation. Oliver Skipp is booked for Tottenham Hotspur FC — Yellow card on 61.
- 62' Tottenham Hotspur FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 62.
- 67' Watford FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Tottenham Hotspur FC backline.
- 70' Oliver Skipp makes way for Harry Winks at the 70 minute mark. A tactical switch from Tottenham Hotspur FC.
- 75' The energy levels are beginning to show. Antonio Conte might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 80' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Watford FC and Tottenham Hotspur FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 83' It is a substitution in Tottenham Hotspur FC team. Reguilon is replaced by Giovani Lo Celso on 83 minute.
- 88' With 0 assists to his name this season, Ken Sema is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Watford FC.
- 90' Bryan Gil gets the nod from Tottenham Hotspur FC. He replaces Lucas Moura and will look to change the dynamic.
- Watford FC will have plenty to reflect on. Tottenham Hotspur FC were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Watford FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
25
Emmanuel Dennis ↓ Joao Pedro 46'
- 11
-
12
Ken Sema ↓ Juan Hernandez 90'
- 15
- 7
- 19
- 5
- 31
- 33
- 26
-
6
Imran Louza ↓ Tom Cleverley 90'
Bench
- 18
-
8
Tom Cleverley ↑ 90'
- 16
- 17
-
10
Joao Pedro ↑ 46'
- 2
-
29
Juan Hernandez ↑ 90'
- 42
- 41
Coach
Claudio Ranieri
Tottenham Hotspur FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 12
- 5
- 15
- 7
- 1
- 6
- 33
-
27
Lucas Moura ↓ Bryan Gil 90'
- 10
-
29
Oliver Skipp ↓ Harry Winks 70'
-
3
Reguilon ↓ Giovani Lo Celso 83'
Bench
- 14
- 20
-
8
Harry Winks ↑ 70'
- 2
- 28
-
18
Giovani Lo Celso ↑ 83'
- 22
- 25
-
11
Bryan Gil ↑ 90'
Coach
Antonio Conte
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Craig Cathcart | 2 |
| Abdoulaye Doucoure | 2 |
| Son Heungmin | 2 |
| Davinson Sanchez | 1 |
| Troy Deeney | 1 |
| Craig Cathcart | 1 |
| Abdoulaye Doucoure | 1 |
| Troy Deeney | 1 |
Head to Head
Watford FC Form
Tottenham Hotspur FC Form
2022-01-01
Watford FC
0–1
Tottenham Hotspur FC
W
2021-12-28
Southampton FC
1–1
Tottenham Hotspur FC
D
2021-12-26
Tottenham Hotspur FC
3–0
Crystal Palace FC
W
2021-12-19
Tottenham Hotspur FC
2–2
Liverpool FC
D
2021-12-05
Tottenham Hotspur FC
3–0
Norwich City FC
W
2021-12-02
Tottenham Hotspur FC
2–0
Brentford FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.91
Watford FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.28
Tottenham Hotspur FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 63% + Under — clean sheet likely 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Tottenham Hotspur FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.19
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 2.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 3.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
Watford FC or Draw
55%
Draw or Tottenham Hotspur FC
75%
Watford FC or Tottenham Hotspur FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14%
0 – 0
13.5%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
8.9%
0 – 2
8.8%
1 – 2
8.1%
2 – 1
5.7%
2 – 0
4.4%
2 – 2
3.8%
0 – 3
3.7%
1 – 3
3.5%
3 – 1
1.8%
Asian Handicap — Watford FC
| Handicap | Watford FC covers | Push | Tottenham Hotspur FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 7% | 91% |
| -1.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -1 | 9% | 16% | 75% |
| -0.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| +0.5 | 57% | — | 43% |
| +1 | 57% | 23% | 20% |
| +1.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +2 | 80% | 13% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Watford FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Tottenham Hotspur FC keeps clean sheet
41%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.