Watford FC vs Wolverhampton Wanderers FC, 2018-19 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 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Derek Eaton
- Referee Darren Cann
- Referee Simon Hooper
- Referee Andre Marriner
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester City FC | 5 | 15 |
| 2 | Arsenal FC | 5 | 12 |
| 3 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 5 | 10 |
| 4 | Brentford FC | 5 | 9 |
| 5 | Leeds United FC | 5 | 9 |
| 6 | Liverpool FC | 5 | 9 |
| 7 | Everton FC | 5 | 9 |
| 8 | Hull City AFC | 5 | 8 |
| 9 | Newcastle United FC | 5 | 8 |
| 10 | Chelsea FC | 5 | 7 |
| 11 | Ipswich Town FC | 5 | 6 |
| 12 | Manchester United FC | 5 | 5 |
| 13 | Nottingham Forest FC | 5 | 5 |
| 14 | Sunderland AFC | 5 | 4 |
| 15 | Crystal Palace FC | 5 | 4 |
| 16 | Aston Villa FC | 5 | 4 |
| 17 | AFC Bournemouth | 5 | 3 |
| 18 | Coventry City FC | 5 | 3 |
| 19 | Fulham FC | 5 | 2 |
| 20 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 5 | 2 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 06 Apr | Manchester City FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 02 Apr | Fulham FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Apr | Watford FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 24 Apr | Arsenal FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 20 Apr | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 13 Apr | Southampton FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 07 Apr | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 02 Apr | Manchester United FC | H | 2–1 | W |
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' We are underway at Vicarage Road Stadium. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' The 43-year-old Ben Foster has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 10' It looks surprising Watford FC does not make any changes. Jose Holebas has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 15' A quiet spell here at Vicarage Road Stadium. Wolverhampton Wanderers FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 20' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 25' 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 Adrian Mariappa suffering a number of foals already.
- 30' Craig Cathcart has been relatively quiet despite scoring 8 goals in his last 362 appearances.
- 35' The home supporters are growing impatient. Watford FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 40' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 41' Against the run of play, Raul Jimenez has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 46' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 49' GOAL! Andre Gray scores on 49.
- 54' Both keepers have barely been tested. Watford FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 59' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Wolverhampton Wanderers FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 61' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Joao Moutinho.
- 62' Jose Holebas catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 62.
- 67' Supporters expect more eagerness from Ivan Cavaleiro, as he is very good at scoring at Vicarage Road Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 72' The energy levels are beginning to show. Nuno Espírito Santo might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 74' Watford FC ring the changes. Will Hughes has done his job and it is now time for Christian Kabasele to step up.
- 77' What composure from Diogo Jota! The Portugal international strokes it home. 1-2.
- 82' Another substitution for Watford FC to replace Craig Cathcart by Isaac Success on 82 minute.
- 84' The referee has no hesitation. Diogo Jota is booked for Wolverhampton Wanderers FC — Yellow card on 84.
- 85' That is a Yellow card for Watford FC. Isaac Success will be fuming at that decision.
- 87' Wolverhampton Wanderers FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Ivan Cavaleiro is hanging Raul Jimenez on the field on 87 minute.
- 90' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Etienne Capoue.
- 90' Fresh legs for Wolverhampton Wanderers FC! Morgan Gibbs-White comes on to replace Diogo Jota.
- The final score is 1-2.
Lineups
Watford FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 26
-
15
Craig Cathcart ↓ Isaac Success 82'
- 25
- 6
- 29
- 16
- 37
- 19
- 21
- 18
- 7
Bench
- 11
- 12
- 1
-
27
Christian Kabasele ↑ 74'
- 2
- 14
-
10
Isaac Success ↑ 82'
Coach
Javi Gracia
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
- 28
- 8
-
9
Raul Jimenez ↓ Ivan Cavaleiro 87'
- 32
- 2
- 16
- 5
- 15
-
18
Diogo Jota ↓ Morgan Gibbs-White 90'
- 19
Bench
- 27
- 21
- 29
-
17
Morgan Gibbs-White ↑ 90'
-
7
Ivan Cavaleiro ↑ 87'
- 10
- 37
Coach
Nuno Espírito Santo
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Raul Jimenez | 2 |
| Pedro Neto | 1 |
| Hwang Heechan | 1 |
| Etienne Capoue | 1 |
| Francisco Sierralta | 1 |
| Roberto Pereyra | 1 |
| Ruben Neves | 1 |
| Andre Gray | 1 |
Head to Head
Watford FC Form
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC Form
2019-04-27
Watford FC
1–2
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
W
2019-04-24
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
3–1
Arsenal FC
W
2019-04-20
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
0–0
Brighton & Hove Albion FC
D
2019-04-13
Southampton FC
3–1
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
L
2019-04-07
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
3–2
Brighton & Hove Albion FC
W
2019-04-02
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
2–1
Manchester United FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.43
Watford FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.17
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC xG
I would bet for:
Watford FC or Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 71%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Wolverhampton Wanderers FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.6
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 2.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 3.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
Watford FC or Draw
69%
Draw or Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
60%
Watford FC or Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Wolverhampton Wanderers FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.4%
1 – 0
9.6%
0 – 0
9.5%
2 – 1
8.6%
0 – 1
7.7%
2 – 0
7.4%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 2
5%
0 – 2
5%
3 – 1
4.1%
3 – 0
3.5%
1 – 3
2.7%
Asian Handicap — Watford FC
| Handicap | Watford FC covers | Push | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 13% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 21% | 58% |
| -0.5 | 42% | — | 58% |
| +0.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +1 | 71% | 17% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Watford FC keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.