Watford FC vs West Ham United FC, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Watford FC vs West Ham United FC — Premier League at Vicarage Road Stadium.
- Watford FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- West Ham United FC 38 games · 39 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Dan Cook
- Referee Andy Madley
- Referee Chris Kavanagh
- Referee
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 May | West Ham United FC | H | 1–4 | L |
| 05 May | Chelsea FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 27 Apr | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 23 Apr | Southampton FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 20 Apr | Huddersfield Town AFC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 15 Apr | Arsenal FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 May | Watford FC | A | 4–1 | W |
| 04 May | Southampton FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 27 Apr | Tottenham Hotspur FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 20 Apr | Leicester City FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 13 Apr | Manchester United FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 08 Apr | Chelsea FC | A | 0–2 | L |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Watford FC and West Ham United FC get this one started.
- 5' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 10' West Ham United FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 15' Brilliant from the ! Mark Noble makes it 0-1 with a superb finish on 15.
- 20' Ryan Fredericks has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 4 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 25' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Watford FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 26' Ryan Fredericks makes way for Pablo Zabaleta at the 26 minute mark. A tactical switch from West Ham United FC.
- 31' The 43-year-old Ben Foster has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 36' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 39' What a moment for Manuel Lanzini! That strike on 39 puts his side firmly in control.
- 44' A quiet spell here at Vicarage Road Stadium. Watford FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 46' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Gerard Deulofeu makes no mistake. 1-2!
- 48' Poor challenge from Jose Holebas. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Red card.
- 53' It is a cagey affair so far. Watford FC in their trying to find a way past West Ham United FC's compact .
- 58' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 59' Gerard Deulofeu makes way for Andre Gray at the 59 minute mark. A tactical switch from Watford FC.
- 64' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 64 minutes.
- 67' West Ham United FC make a change. Manuel Lanzini trudges off to be replaced by Jack Wilshere on 67 minutes.
- 71' Brilliant from the ! Marko Arnautovic makes it 1-3 with a superb finish on 71.
- 76' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 78' A stunning finish from Mark Noble — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 78' Another change for Watford FC made on 78 minute. Christian Kabasele leaves to be changed by Adrian Mariappa.
- 79' West Ham United FC make a change. Declan Rice trudges off to be replaced by Carlos Sanchez on 79 minutes.
- 84' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 89' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 90' Watford FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- Another three points for West Ham United FC.
Lineups
Watford FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 26
- 15
- 25
- 27
- 29
- 16
- 37
-
19
Will Hughes ↓ Adam Masina 67'
- 21
- 9
-
7
Gerard Deulofeu ↓ Andre Gray 59'
Bench
-
11
Adam Masina ↑ 67'
- 1
- 2
-
6
Adrian Mariappa ↑ 78'
- 14
-
18
Andre Gray ↑ 59'
- 10
Coach
Javi Gracia
West Ham United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 8
-
10
Manuel Lanzini ↓ Jack Wilshere 67'
- 1
- 24
- 26
- 16
- 30
-
41
Declan Rice ↓ Carlos Sanchez 79'
- 7
- 23
Bench
- 17
-
19
Jack Wilshere ↑ 67'
-
15
Carlos Sanchez ↑ 79'
- 11
- 13
- 21
-
5
Pablo Zabaleta ↑ 26'
Coach
Manuel Pellegrini
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Mark Noble | 4 |
| Emmanuel Dennis | 2 |
| Troy Deeney | 2 |
| Gerard Deulofeu | 2 |
| Jarrod Bowen | 2 |
| Sebastien Haller | 2 |
| Tomas Soucek | 2 |
| Said Benrahma | 1 |
Head to Head
Watford FC Form
West Ham United FC Form
2019-05-12
Watford FC
1–4
West Ham United FC
W
2019-05-04
West Ham United FC
3–0
Southampton FC
W
2019-04-27
Tottenham Hotspur FC
0–1
West Ham United FC
W
2019-04-20
West Ham United FC
2–2
Leicester City FC
D
2019-04-13
Manchester United FC
2–1
West Ham United FC
L
2019-04-08
Chelsea FC
2–0
West Ham United FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.26
Watford FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.6
West Ham United FC xG
I would bet for:
Watford FC or West Ham United FC 72% + Both teams to score 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: West Ham United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.86
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 2.5 | 54% |
|
46% |
| ± 3.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 4.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
Double Chance
Watford FC or Draw
58%
Draw or West Ham United FC
70%
Watford FC or West Ham United FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: West Ham United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 1–4 not predicted1 – 4Actual
1 – 1
12.4%
1 – 2
8.9%
0 – 1
8.3%
0 – 0
7.6%
0 – 2
7.2%
2 – 1
7%
1 – 0
6.3%
2 – 2
5.6%
1 – 3
4.8%
2 – 0
4.5%
0 – 3
3.8%
2 – 3
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Watford FC
| Handicap | Watford FC covers | Push | West Ham United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 8% | 87% |
| -1.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -1 | 13% | 16% | 71% |
| -0.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| +0.5 | 56% | — | 44% |
| +1 | 56% | 21% | 23% |
| +1.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +2 | 77% | 14% | 10% |
| +2.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
Clean Sheet
Watford FC keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
West Ham United FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.