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West Ham vs Watford

London Stadium, London20 April 2016 at 19:45
31
Referee: Mike Dean

Match Events

West Ham
Watford
Kick Off
A. Carroll

assist: D. Payet

11′
22′Sebastian Prödl
M. Noble

Penalty

45′
Half Time
M. Noble

Penalty

53′
56′
José JuradoS. Berghuis
57′
A. GuédiouraI. Anya
64′
S. Prödl

assist: S. Berghuis

71′Mario Suárez
76′Nordin Amrabat
76′
A. AbdiT. Deeney
D. SakhoV. Moses
78′
A. CarrollE. Emenike
87′
90′Nordin Amrabat
90′Nordin Amrabat
D. PayetJ. Collins
90+3′
Full Time

Match Statistics

7Shots on Goal4
6Shots off Goal2
18Total Shots7
5Blocked Shots1
13Shots insidebox3
5Shots outsidebox4
0Fouls0
4Corner Kicks2
2Offsides2
46%Ball Possession54%
0Yellow Cards4
0Red Cards1
3Goalkeeper Saves4
376Total passes438
293Passes accurate344
78%Passes %79%

Lineups

Defensive Solidity

West Ham deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Watford's 4-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

West Ham field 3 midfielders averaging —, versus Watford's 4 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

West Ham start 3 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for Watford averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

West HamPosition StrengthWatford
West Ham
13GoalkeeperAdrián
21DefenderA. Ogbonna
2DefenderW. Reid
3DefenderA. Cresswell
30DefenderM. Antonio
16MidfielderM. Noble
8MidfielderC. Kouyaté
28MidfielderM. Lanzini
27ForwardD. Payet
9ForwardA. Carroll
15ForwardD. Sakho
Watford
1GoalkeeperGomes
5DefenderS. Prödl
25DefenderJ. Holebas
15DefenderC. Cathcart
14DefenderJ. Paredes
8MidfielderV. Behrami
4MidfielderMario Suárez
22MidfielderA. Abdi
17MidfielderA. Guédioura
7ForwardJosé Jurado
11ForwardN. Amrabat

Match Summary

West Ham defeated Watford 3:1. The match was played in Premier League 2015. Goals were scored by A. Carroll 11′, M. Noble 45′ (pen.), M. Noble 53′ (pen.), S. Prödl 64′. 4 yellow cards were shown, 1 red cards. West Ham had 46% possession while Watford held 54%. West Ham had 18 shots (7 on target) compared to 7 (4 on target) for Watford. West Ham made 3 substitutions, Watford made 3.

Rivalry since 2011

West Ham vs Watford Head to Head Results

13 stretnutí
West Ham
7
wins
Drawn
2
Watford
4
wins
Total goals
41 · 3.2/match
Both scored
7/13 · 54%
Over 2.5
6/13 · 46%

Recent Form

West Ham

LLWDWD

Watford

LLLLLD

Match Prediction

West Ham

45%

Home win

 

45%

Draw

Watford

10%

Away win

Model advice

Winner : West Ham

64%Form36%
80%Attack20%
42%Defence58%
50%Head-to-head50%

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

This data is sourced from football-data.co.uk and covers historical match results and pre-match odds. These figures do not represent current or live odds and cannot be used for placing bets. Betting is not possible on this website. Provided for analytical and research purposes only.

Head-to-Head Record

West Ham dominates

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

West Ham6wins
1draws10 meetings
Watford3wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

3.3

Average goals per game

50%

Games with 3+ goals

60%

Both teams scored

Market Summary

Margin: 3.2%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 64.4%Draw 23.6%Away 15.2%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.534.006.50
Max1.574.376.74
Market favourite:West Ham · Heavy favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market63.0%22.5%14.6%
Public market62.3%22.6%15.1%

West Ham vs Watford — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

West Ham
Result vs. Market: West Ham (64%)

Result matched market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

West HamHalf-time:20Watford
18Shots7
7Shots on target4

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
08/02/22West Ham1–0Watford1.52/4.34/6.32
28/12/21Watford1–4West Ham3.33/3.57/2.16
17/07/20West Ham3–1Watford2.40/3.05/3.34
24/08/19Watford1–3West Ham2.10/3.51/3.52
12/05/19Watford1–4West Ham2.22/3.77/3.17
22/12/18West Ham0–2Watford2.35/3.49/3.12
10/02/18West Ham2–0Watford2.52/3.30/2.87
19/11/17Watford2–0West Ham2.11/3.50/3.71
10/09/16West Ham2–4Watford1.91/3.47/4.54
25/02/17Watford1–1West Ham2.63/3.25/2.93

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: West Ham

W 380D 289L 476
Over 2.551
Goals scored1425

Away Record: Watford

W 73D 66L 165
Over 2.553
Goals scored310

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 11 May 2026