15 May 2017 at 19:00

43
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

Chelsea dominates

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

Chelsea9wins
0draws10 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

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

Home 80.0%Draw 15.3%Away 8.0%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.256.0011.00
Max1.256.8513.50
Market favourite:Chelsea · 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 market78.4%14.3%7.3%
Public market78.0%14.5%7.5%

Chelsea vs Watford — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Chelsea
Result vs. Market: Chelsea (80%)

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.

ChelseaHalf-time:21Watford
24Shots9
9Shots 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
22/05/22Chelsea2–1Watford1.16/7.62/17.59
01/12/21Watford1–2Chelsea10.44/5.29/1.31
04/07/20Chelsea3–0Watford1.40/4.65/8.56
02/11/19Watford1–2Chelsea5.04/4.25/1.64
05/05/19Chelsea3–0Watford1.39/5.06/8.36
26/12/18Watford1–2Chelsea5.04/3.82/1.75
05/02/18Watford4–1Chelsea6.13/4.02/1.62
21/10/17Chelsea4–2Watford1.37/5.11/9.32
20/08/16Watford1–2Chelsea5.48/3.61/1.74
15/05/17Chelsea4–3Watford1.25/6.53/12.50

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

W 666D 308L 282
Over 2.551
Goals scored2154

Away Record: Watford

W 73D 66L 165
Over 2.553
Goals scored310

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.

Chelsea
Watford
Kick Off
4′José Holebas
J. Terry

assist: K. Zouma

22′
24′
E. Capoue
Half Time
M. Batshuayi

assist: N. Aké

49′
51′
D. Janmaat
71′
M. NiangS. Okaka
KenedyO. Aina
75′
N. ChalobahFàbregas
79′
83′Sebastian Prödl
M. BatshuayiPedro
84′
Fàbregas

assist: Willian

88′
90′Troy Deeney
90′Sebastian Prödl
90′Sebastian Prödl
90+1′
E. CapoueT. Deeney
Full Time

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.

9Shots on Goal3
7Shots off Goal5
24Total Shots9
8Blocked Shots1
17Shots insidebox4
7Shots outsidebox5
7Fouls12
8Corner Kicks3
4Offsides2
47%Ball Possession53%
2Yellow Cards6
0Red Cards1
0Goalkeeper Saves5
456Total passes522
381Passes accurate446
84%Passes %85%

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.

Chelsea

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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