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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
29%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
H2H (7 games)
43%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. Wolverhampton Wanderers FC get us underway at Vicarage Road Stadium.
- 5' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 10' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Watford FC that had 373 games and scored 406 goals.
- 15' 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.
- 20' Over 20 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 25' With 0 assists to his name this season, Femenia Far is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Wolverhampton Wanderers FC.
- 30' It looks like no one’s ball. Watford FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 35' Wolverhampton Wanderers FC have won 424 goals from 358 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 40' Ryan Bennett is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Wolverhampton Wanderers FC tonight.
- 41' The deadlock is broken! Raul Jimenez gets on the scoresheet on 41 minutes.
- 46' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Watford FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 49' Against the run of play, Andre Gray has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 54' The energy levels are beginning to show. Nuno Espírito Santo might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 59' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Nuno Espírito Santo will be considering his options from the bench.
- 61' Joao Moutinho is having his name booked by the referee on 61.
- 62' Jose Holebas is having his name booked by the referee on 62.
- 67' The home supporters are growing impatient. Watford FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 72' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 74' Fresh legs for Watford FC! Christian Kabasele comes on to replace Will Hughes.
- 77' Magnificent from Diogo Jota! That is 90 goals in 358 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 82' Watford FC make a change. Craig Cathcart trudges off to be replaced by Isaac Success on 82 minutes.
- 84' Diogo Jota was booked on 84.
- 85' Isaac Success has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 85.
- 87' Ivan Cavaleiro has so much to prove this time. He replaces Raul Jimenez on 87 minute.
- 90' The referee shows Watford FC player a Yellow card on 90.
- 90' Morgan Gibbs-White gets the nod from Wolverhampton Wanderers FC. He replaces Diogo Jota and will look to change the dynamic.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 1-2 draw is a fair result on the day.
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 |
| Juan Hernandez | 1 |
| Diogo Jota | 1 |
| Adam Armstrong | 1 |
| Daryl Janmaat | 1 |
| Matt Doherty | 1 |
| Abdoulaye Doucoure | 1 |
| Gerard Deulofeu | 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.