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 38 games · 20 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Derek Eaton
- Referee Darren Cann
- Referee Simon Hooper
- Referee Andre Marriner
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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' Temperatures are rising at Vicarage Road Stadium as Watford FC face off against Wolverhampton Wanderers FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' The travelling Wolverhampton Wanderers FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 10' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 15' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 20' Wolverhampton Wanderers FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 25' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Wolverhampton Wanderers FC that had 343 games and scored 398 goals.
- 30' Conor Coady has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 35' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 40' 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.
- 41' The Mexico forward Raul Jimenez breaks the deadlock on 41 minutes. 0-1!
- 46' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 49' What a moment for Andre Gray! That strike on 49 puts his side firmly in control.
- 54' Watford FC have won 391 goals from 358 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 59' Wolverhampton Wanderers FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 61' Joao Moutinho picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 62' Jose Holebas is having his name booked by the referee on 62.
- 67' Over 67 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 72' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Watford FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 74' The Watford FC manager makes a substitution. Will Hughes departs to be replaced by Christian Kabasele.
- 77' A stunning finish from Diogo Jota — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 82' Isaac Success is replacing Craig Cathcart for the Watford FC side.
- 84' Diogo Jota catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 84.
- 85' Isaac Success was booked on 85.
- 87' Fresh legs for Wolverhampton Wanderers FC! Ivan Cavaleiro comes on to replace Raul Jimenez.
- 90' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Etienne Capoue on 90 minutes.
- 90' It is a substitution in Wolverhampton Wanderers FC team. Diogo Jota is replaced by Morgan Gibbs-White on 90 minute.
- Another three points for Wolverhampton Wanderers FC.
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 |
| Diogo Jota | 1 |
| Daryl Janmaat | 1 |
| Matt Doherty | 1 |
| Abdoulaye Doucoure | 1 |
| Gerard Deulofeu | 1 |
| Pedro Neto | 1 |
| Hwang Heechan | 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.