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 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Dan Cook
- Referee Andy Madley
- Referee Chris Kavanagh
- Referee
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
71%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
H2H (7 games)
57%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Vicarage Road Stadium!
- 5' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with West Ham United FC winning 0% of all matches.
- 10' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 15' GOAL! Mark Noble scores on 15. Assisted by Michail Antonio
- 20' West Ham United FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 25' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering West Ham United FC that had 356 games and scored 499 goals.
- 26' The West Ham United FC bench stirs into life. Ryan Fredericks is withdrawn and Pablo Zabaleta gets his opportunity.
- 31' With 0 assists to his name this season, Will Hughes is clearly more than just a goal scorer for West Ham United FC.
- 36' West Ham United FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 39' A goal from the Argentina international Manuel Lanzini! He fires home on 39 to make it 0-2!
- 44' Watford FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 46' What composure from Gerard Deulofeu! The Spain international strokes it home. 1-2.
- 48' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Red card for Jose Holebas.
- 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' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 59' The whistle greets Gerard Deulofeu as he departs to be replaced by Andre Gray.
- 64' Watford FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined West Ham United FC backline.
- 67' A change in the West Ham United FC ranks — Manuel Lanzini exits the field as Jack Wilshere enters on 67.
- 71' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Marko Arnautovic makes it 1-3.
- 76' 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 Arthur Masuaku suffering a number of foals already.
- 78' A stunning finish from Mark Noble — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 78' A tactical swap from Watford FC — Adrian Mariappa on, Christian Kabasele off on 78 minutes.
- 79' Another change for West Ham United FC made on 79 minute. Declan Rice leaves to be changed by Carlos Sanchez.
- 84' West Ham United FC looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker scoring 0 goals.
- 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.
- West Ham United FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
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 |
| Tomas Soucek | 2 |
| Emmanuel Dennis | 2 |
| Troy Deeney | 2 |
| Gerard Deulofeu | 2 |
| Jarrod Bowen | 2 |
| Sebastien Haller | 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.