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' We are underway at Vicarage Road Stadium. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 10' Watford FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against West Ham United FC's shape.
- 15' West Ham United FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Mark Noble on 15.
- 20' The 35-year-old Roberto Pereyra has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 25' Watford FC is showing some good football. However, Watford FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 26' Pablo Zabaleta has so much to prove this time. He replaces Ryan Fredericks on 26 minute.
- 31' Both keepers have barely been tested. Watford FC and West Ham United FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 36' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Watford FC and West Ham United FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 39' Manuel Lanzini adds to his 2 season tally! West Ham United FC lead 0-2 — and this changes everything.
- 44' 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.
- 46' Gerard Deulofeu makes no mistake. The score reads 1-2 and Watford FC are in front.
- 48' A moment of madness from Jose Holebas on 48 minutes earns him a Red card. Watford FC will be frustrated.
- 53' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 58' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Marko Arnautovic suffering a number of foals already.
- 59' The Watford FC manager makes a substitution. Gerard Deulofeu departs to be replaced by Andre Gray.
- 64' It looks surprising Watford FC does not make any changes. Christian Kabasele has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 67' Jack Wilshere is ready to make an impact after coming on for Manuel Lanzini at the 67 minute mark.
- 71' GOAL! Marko Arnautovic fires home to make it 1-3!
- 76' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Javi Gracia will be considering his options from the bench.
- 78' Mark Noble is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 78' Another change for Watford FC made on 78 minute. Christian Kabasele leaves to be changed by Adrian Mariappa.
- 79' West Ham United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Carlos Sanchez is hanging Declan Rice on the field on 79 minute.
- 84' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 89' Supporters expect more eagerness from Lukasz Fabianski, as he is very good at scoring at Vicarage Road Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 90' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Etienne Capoue.
- Watford FC will have plenty to reflect on. West Ham United FC were simply the better side today.
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 |
| Troy Deeney | 2 |
| Gerard Deulofeu | 2 |
| Jarrod Bowen | 2 |
| Sebastien Haller | 2 |
| Tomas Soucek | 2 |
| Emmanuel Dennis | 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.