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' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Watford FC to score. At the same time, Wolverhampton Wanderers FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' 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.
- 10' The 35-year-old Willy Boly has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 15' Watford FC is showing some good football. However, Watford FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 20' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Watford FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 25' Wolverhampton Wanderers FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 25.
- 30' It looks surprising Wolverhampton Wanderers FC does not make any changes. Gerard Deulofeu has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 35' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 40' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Watford FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 41' What a strike from Raul Jimenez! The score is 0-1.
- 46' Wolverhampton Wanderers FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 49' Andre Gray doubles the advantage! 1-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 54' Watford FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Wolverhampton Wanderers FC's shape.
- 59' Both keepers have barely been tested. Watford FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 61' Wolverhampton Wanderers FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 61.
- 62' Poor challenge from Jose Holebas. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 67' The energy levels are beginning to show. Javi Gracia might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 72' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 74' Watford FC make a change. Will Hughes trudges off to be replaced by Christian Kabasele on 74 minutes.
- 77' A goal from the Portugal international Diogo Jota! He fires home on 77 to make it 1-2!
- 82' Watford FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Isaac Success is hanging Craig Cathcart on the field on 82 minute.
- 84' The referee calls foul for Diogo Jota. He receives a Yellow card.
- 85' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Isaac Success.
- 87' The whistle greets Raul Jimenez as he departs to be replaced by Ivan Cavaleiro.
- 90' Etienne Capoue is having his name booked by the referee on 90.
- 90' The whistle greets Diogo Jota as he departs to be replaced by Morgan Gibbs-White.
- With this win, Wolverhampton Wanderers FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
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 |
| Gerard Deulofeu | 1 |
| Pedro Neto | 1 |
| Hwang Heechan | 1 |
| Etienne Capoue | 1 |
| Francisco Sierralta | 1 |
| Roberto Pereyra | 1 |
| Ruben Neves | 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.