15 May 2017 at 19:00
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
Chelsea dominatesHistorical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.
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
100%
Games with 3+ goals
80%
Both teams scored
Potential Betting Value Detected
Historical win rate (100%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (78%) — the odds may underestimate Chelsea.
Market Summary
Margin: 3.4%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
Odds Range
| 1 | X | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Min | 1.25 | 6.00 | 11.00 |
| Max | 1.25 | 6.85 | 13.50 |
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.
| 1 | X | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional market | 78.4% | 14.3% | 7.3% |
| Public market | 78.0% | 14.5% | 7.5% |
Chelsea vs Watford — margin-removed probabilities
Result vs. Market
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.
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.
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Avg. odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22/05/2221/22 | Chelsea | 2–1 | Watford | 1.16/7.62/17.59 |
| 01/12/2121/22 | Watford | 1–2 | Chelsea | 10.44/5.29/1.31 |
| 04/07/2019/20 | Chelsea | 3–0 | Watford | 1.40/4.65/8.56 |
| 02/11/1919/20 | Watford | 1–2 | Chelsea | 5.04/4.25/1.64 |
| 05/05/1918/19 | Chelsea | 3–0 | Watford | 1.39/5.06/8.36 |
| 26/12/1818/19 | Watford | 1–2 | Chelsea | 5.04/3.82/1.75 |
| 05/02/1817/18 | Watford | 4–1 | Chelsea | 6.13/4.02/1.62 |
| 21/10/1717/18 | Chelsea | 4–2 | Watford | 1.37/5.11/9.32 |
| 20/08/1616/17 | Watford | 1–2 | Chelsea | 5.48/3.61/1.74 |
| 15/05/1716/17 | Chelsea | 4–3 | Watford | 1.25/6.53/12.50 |
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: Chelsea
Away Record: Watford
Data: football-data.co.uk
Match Summary
Chelsea defeated Watford 4:3. The match was played in Premier League 2016. Goals were scored by J. Terry 22′, E. Capoue 24′, Azpilicueta 36′, M. Batshuayi 49′, D. Janmaat 51′, S. Okaka 74′, Fàbregas 88′. 8 yellow cards were shown, 1 red cards. Chelsea had 47% possession while Watford held 53%. Chelsea had 24 shots (9 on target) compared to 9 (3 on target) for Watford. Chelsea made 3 substitutions, Watford made 2.
Match Events
Key match events between Chelsea and Watford — 7 goals and 9 cards recorded during the match.
assist: K. Zouma
assist: N. Aké
assist: Willian
Match Statistics
Chelsea had 47% possession against Watford's 53%. Chelsea registered 24 shots (9 on target) while Watford managed 9 (3 on target). Corner kicks: 8–3. Fouls committed: 7–12.
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Chelsea have recorded 1 wins, 0 draws and 5 defeats. Watford show 1 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses from their last 6 outings.
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API data: 15 Mar 2026