Watford FC vs Wolverhampton Wanderers FC, Premier League 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Watford FC vs Wolverhampton Wanderers FC — Premier League at Vicarage Road Stadium.
- Watford FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 38 games · 20 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Wade Smith
- Referee Peter Bankes
- Referee David Webb
- Referee James Mainwaring
- Referee Simon Hooper
- Referee Simon Beck
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Sep | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 29 Aug | Tottenham Hotspur FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 21 Aug | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 14 Aug | Aston Villa FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 08 May | Swansea City AFC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 01 May | Brentford FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Sep | Watford FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 29 Aug | Manchester United FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 22 Aug | Tottenham Hotspur FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 14 Aug | Leicester City FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 23 May | Manchester United FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 19 May | Everton FC | A | 0–1 | L |
Key Stats
33%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Watford FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers FC get this one started.
- 5' 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.
- 10' Ismaila Sarr is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Watford FC so far.
- 13' A meaty challenge results in booking for Oghenekaro Etebo on 13.
- 18' Daniel Bachmann has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 23' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 28' Watford FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 33' Wolverhampton Wanderers FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 38' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 38 minutes.
- 43' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 48' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Watford FC that had 358 games and scored 391 goals.
- 53' Time for substitution for Watford FC. Joshua King is replaced by Juan Hernandez.
- 58' The home supporters are growing impatient. Watford FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 63' A tactical swap from Wolverhampton Wanderers FC — Hwang Heechan on, Trincao off on 63 minutes.
- 67' Controversy at the stadium! Danny Rose argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 68' A meaty challenge results in booking for Marcal on 68.
- 69' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Emmanuel Dennis.
- 74' Francisco Sierralta makes no mistake. The score reads 0-1 and Wolverhampton Wanderers FC are in front.
- 77' The whistle greets Oghenekaro Etebo as he departs to be replaced by Ken Sema.
- 81' The supporters are chanting for Daniel Podence. He replaces Adama Traore on 81 minute.
- 83' The South Korea Hwang Heechan breaks the deadlock on 83 minutes. 0-2!
- 88' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 90' The referee calls foul for Raul Jimenez. He receives a Yellow card.
- It finishes all square. Watford FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers FC share the spoils 0-2.
Lineups
Watford FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 25
-
7
Joshua King ↓ Juan Hernandez 53'
-
4
Oghenekaro Etebo ↓ Ken Sema 77'
- 3
- 19
- 23
- 5
- 31
- 33
- 26
- 2
Bench
- –
- 11
-
12
Ken Sema ↑ 77'
- 15
- 27
- 8
- 33
- 6
-
29
Juan Hernandez ↑ 53'
Coach
Xisco Munoz
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 28
- 8
- 9
- 27
- 16
-
37
Adama Traore ↓ Daniel Podence 81'
- 5
- 22
- 1
- 23
-
11
Trincao ↓ Hwang Heechan 63'
Bench
- 32
- 21
- 15
- 3
-
–
Hwang Heechan ↑ 63'
-
10
Daniel Podence ↑ 81'
- 2
- 17
- 14
Coach
Bruno Nascimento
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Raul Jimenez | 2 |
| Daniel Podence | 1 |
| Juan Hernandez | 1 |
| Diogo Jota | 1 |
| Daryl Janmaat | 1 |
| Matt Doherty | 1 |
| Abdoulaye Doucoure | 1 |
| Gerard Deulofeu | 1 |
Head to Head
Watford FC Form
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC Form
2021-09-11
Watford FC
0–2
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
W
2021-08-29
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
0–1
Manchester United FC
L
2021-08-22
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
0–1
Tottenham Hotspur FC
L
2021-08-14
Leicester City FC
1–0
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
L
2021-05-23
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
1–2
Manchester United FC
L
2021-05-19
Everton FC
1–0
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.15
Watford FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.2
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC xG
I would bet for:
Watford FC or Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 70% + Under 2.5 goals 59%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Wolverhampton Wanderers FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.35
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 | 22% |
|
78% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
Watford FC or Draw
66%
Draw or Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
65%
Watford FC or Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.1%
0 – 0
11.7%
0 – 1
10.2%
1 – 0
9.8%
1 – 2
7.6%
2 – 1
7.3%
0 – 2
Actual
2 – 0
6.1%
2 – 2
4.5%
1 – 3
3.1%
3 – 1
2.8%
0 – 3
2.6%
Asian Handicap — Watford FC
| Handicap | Watford FC covers | Push | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 10% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 19% | 67% |
| -0.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| +0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +1 | 64% | 20% | 16% |
| +1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +2 | 84% | 10% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Watford FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
32%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

