8 May 2016 at 15:00

20
Full Time
Referee: Lee Mason

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

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Head-to-Head Record

Liverpool dominates

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

Liverpool8wins
1draws10 meetings
Watford1wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

3.9

Average goals per game

70%

Games with 3+ goals

20%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (100%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (64%) — the odds may underestimate Liverpool.

Market Summary

Margin: 3.3%

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 66.1%Draw 22.8%Away 14.3%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.504.006.48
Max1.544.657.50
Market favourite:Liverpool · 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 market63.7%21.1%15.1%
Public market65.2%21.7%13.0%
Δ1.5%0.6%2.1%

Liverpool vs Watford — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Liverpool
Result vs. Market: Liverpool (66%)

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.

LiverpoolHalf-time:10Watford
19Shots14
5Shots on target3

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
02/04/22Liverpool2–0Watford1.12/9.12/21.21
16/10/21Watford0–5Liverpool8.81/5.33/1.35
29/02/20Watford3–0Liverpool7.67/4.82/1.42
14/12/19Liverpool2–0Watford1.16/7.64/17.52
27/02/19Liverpool5–0Watford1.28/5.72/11.98
24/11/18Watford0–3Liverpool6.10/4.31/1.57
17/03/18Liverpool5–0Watford1.20/7.45/14.65
12/08/17Watford3–3Liverpool5.75/4.10/1.62
06/11/16Liverpool6–1Watford1.29/5.73/12.27
01/05/17Watford0–1Liverpool6.12/4.30/1.53

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: Liverpool

W 676D 307L 273
Over 2.554
Goals scored2258

Away Record: Watford

W 73D 66L 165
Over 2.553
Goals scored310

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Liverpool defeated Watford 2:0. The match was played in Premier League 2015. Goals were scored by J. Allen 35′, Roberto Firmino 76′. 3 yellow cards were shown. Liverpool had 66% possession while Watford held 34%. Liverpool had 19 shots (5 on target) compared to 14 (3 on target) for Watford. Liverpool made 3 substitutions, Watford made 3.

Match Events

Key match events between Liverpool and Watford — 2 goals and 3 cards recorded during the match.

Liverpool
Watford
Kick Off
J. Allen

assist: C. Benteke

35′
Half Time
53′
Mario SuárezA. Guédioura
57′
José JuradoS. Berghuis
59′Miguel Britos
Philippe CoutinhoRoberto Firmino
61′
Jon Flanagan63′
69′
A. AbdiN. Amrabat
Roberto Firmino

assist: S. Ojo

76′
S. OjoC. Brannagan
78′
Alberto MorenoC. Randall
88′
Full Time

Match Statistics

Liverpool had 66% possession against Watford's 34%. Liverpool registered 19 shots (5 on target) while Watford managed 14 (3 on target). Corner kicks: 8–8. Fouls committed: 10–15.

5Shots on Goal3
8Shots off Goal8
19Total Shots14
6Blocked Shots3
13Shots insidebox11
6Shots outsidebox3
10Fouls15
8Corner Kicks8
2Offsides1
66%Ball Possession34%
1Yellow Cards2
0Red Cards0
3Goalkeeper Saves3
563Total passes271
479Passes accurate193
85%Passes %71%

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Liverpool have recorded 2 wins, 0 draws and 4 defeats. Watford show 1 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses from their last 6 outings.

Liverpool

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Watford

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

API data: 15 Mar 2026