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Wolverhampton Wanderers FC vs Watford FC, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2018-19
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
0 – 2
Full Time
Watford FC
Sat 20 Oct 2018 · 14:00 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC vs Watford FC — Premier League .

Match Details

  • Referee John Brooks
  • Referee Lee Mason
  • Referee Neil Davies
  • Referee Marc Perry
5 games this season 🟨 3.8/game ⚽ 13.4 goals/game 🟥 1 total

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

4
2
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 6 games · Avg 2.7 goals Watford FC
Last 5 meetings
2018-10-20 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 0–2 Watford FC

Recent Form

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
20 Oct Watford FC H 0–2 L
06 Oct Crystal Palace FC A 1–0 W
29 Sep Southampton FC H 2–0 W
22 Sep Manchester United FC A 1–1 D
16 Sep Burnley FC H 1–0 W
01 Sep West Ham United FC A 1–0 W
Watford FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
20 Oct Wolverhampton Wanderers FC A 2–0 W
06 Oct AFC Bournemouth H 0–4 L
29 Sep Arsenal FC A 0–2 L
22 Sep Fulham FC A 1–1 D
15 Sep Manchester United FC H 1–2 L
02 Sep Tottenham Hotspur FC H 2–1 W

Key Stats

33% Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at !
  • 5' Femenia Far has been relatively quiet despite scoring 2 goals in his last 363 appearances.
  • 10' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 15' Adama Traore needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
  • 20' What a moment for Etienne Capoue! That strike on 20 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 21' What a moment for Roberto Pereyra! That strike on 21 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 26' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 31' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 35' Wolverhampton Wanderers FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 35.
  • 40' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 40 minutes.
  • 45' Wolverhampton Wanderers FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 46' Ruben Vinagre has so much to prove this time. He replaces Jonny Castro on 46 minute.
  • 51' Watford FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 56' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 60' Wolverhampton Wanderers FC make a change. Raul Jimenez trudges off to be replaced by Ivan Cavaleiro on 60 minutes.
  • 65' Willy Boly is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Wolverhampton Wanderers FC so far.
  • 69' It’s a booking for Watford FC player. Will Hughes gets a Yellow card.
  • 69' Gerard Deulofeu makes way for Andre Gray at the 69 minute mark. A tactical switch from Watford FC.
  • 72' Another substitution for Wolverhampton Wanderers FC to replace Matt Doherty by Adama Traore on 72 minute.
  • 73' Diogo Jota was booked on 73.
  • 75' Watford FC make a change. Isaac Success trudges off to be replaced by Sebastian Prodl on 75 minutes.
  • 80' 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.
  • 85' Watford FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 88' It is a substitution in Watford FC team. Sebastian Prodl is replaced by Ben Wilmot on 88 minute.
  • 90' Ryan Bennett has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 90.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. Watford FC take all three points.

Lineups

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Nuno Espírito Santo

Watford FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Javi Gracia

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Raul Jimenez 2
Hwang Heechan 1
Etienne Capoue 1
Francisco Sierralta 1
Roberto Pereyra 1
Ruben Neves 1
Andre Gray 1
Daniel Podence 1

Head to Head

2018-10-20 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 0–2 Watford FC

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC Form

2018-10-20 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 0–2 Watford FC L 2018-10-06 Crystal Palace FC 0–1 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC W 2018-09-29 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 2–0 Southampton FC W 2018-09-22 Manchester United FC 1–1 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC D 2018-09-16 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 1–0 Burnley FC W 2018-09-01 West Ham United FC 0–1 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC W

Watford FC Form

2018-10-20 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 0–2 Watford FC W 2018-10-06 Watford FC 0–4 AFC Bournemouth L 2018-09-29 Arsenal FC 2–0 Watford FC L 2018-09-22 Fulham FC 1–1 Watford FC D 2018-09-15 Watford FC 1–2 Manchester United FC L 2018-09-02 Watford FC 2–1 Tottenham Hotspur FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.93 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.25 Watford FC xG
I would bet for: Wolverhampton Wanderers FC or Watford FC 69% + Under 2.5 goals 63%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC31% Draw31% Watford FC38%
Actual: Watford FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes44% 0% No56%
Avg goals/match: 2.18
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 86%
14%
± 1.5 64%
36%
± 2.5 37%
63%
± 3.5 18%
82%
± 4.5 8%
92%

Double Chance

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC or Draw
62%
Draw or Watford FC
69%
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC or Watford FC
69%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC19% Draw52% Watford FC29%
Actual: Watford FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.1%
0 – 0
13.6%
0 – 1
12.9%
1 – 0
9.3%
0 – 2
Actual
1 – 2
7.9%
2 – 1
5.9%
2 – 0
4.7%
2 – 2
3.8%
0 – 3
3.5%
1 – 3
3.4%
3 – 1
1.9%

Asian Handicap — Wolverhampton Wanderers FC

Handicap Wolverhampton Wanderers FC covers Push Watford FC covers
-2.5 3% — 97%
-2 3% 7% 91%
-1.5 9% — 91%
-1 9% 17% 74%
-0.5 26% — 74%
+0.5 58% — 42%
+1 58% 23% 19%
+1.5 81% — 19%
+2 81% 12% 7%
+2.5 93% — 7%

Clean Sheet

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
30% ✓
Watford FC keeps clean sheet
40% ✗

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.