31 March 2018 at 14:00
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
Even recordHistorical 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.
2.9
Average goals per game
60%
Games with 3+ goals
50%
Both teams scored
Potential Betting Value Detected
Historical win rate (0%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (42%) — the odds may underestimate Bournemouth.
Market Summary
Margin: 4.9%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 | 2.29 | 3.29 | 3.00 |
| Max | 2.35 | 3.47 | 3.26 |
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 | 41.7% | 28.2% | 30.1% |
| Public market | 41.1% | 28.6% | 30.3% |
Watford vs Bournemouth — margin-removed probabilities
Result vs. Market
Result differed from 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/01/2019/20 | Bournemouth | 0–3 | Watford | 2.63/3.32/2.73 |
| 26/10/1919/20 | Watford | 0–0 | Bournemouth | 2.17/3.54/3.33 |
| 02/01/1918/19 | Bournemouth | 3–3 | Watford | 2.59/3.51/2.77 |
| 06/10/1818/19 | Watford | 0–4 | Bournemouth | 2.15/3.56/3.46 |
| 31/03/1817/18 | Watford | 2–2 | Bournemouth | 2.31/3.39/3.12 |
| 19/08/1717/18 | Bournemouth | 0–2 | Watford | 1.98/3.54/4.05 |
| 01/10/1616/17 | Watford | 2–2 | Bournemouth | 2.40/3.27/3.26 |
| 21/01/1716/17 | Bournemouth | 2–2 | Watford | 1.84/3.71/4.66 |
| 27/02/1615/16 | Watford | 0–0 | Bournemouth | 2.40/3.27/3.07 |
| 03/10/1515/16 | Bournemouth | 1–1 | Watford | 2.13/3.35/3.76 |
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: Watford
Away Record: Bournemouth
Data: football-data.co.uk
Match Summary
Watford and Bournemouth drew 2:2. The match was played in Premier League 2017. Goals were scored by Kiko Femenía 13′, J. King 43′ (pen.), R. Pereyra 49′, J. Defoe 90′. 4 yellow cards were shown. Watford had 49% possession while Bournemouth held 51%. Watford had 16 shots (5 on target) compared to 13 (6 on target) for Bournemouth. Watford made 3 substitutions, Bournemouth made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between Watford and Bournemouth — 4 goals and 4 cards recorded during the match.
assist: J. Holebas
Penalty
assist: W. Hughes
assist: N. Aké
Match Statistics
Watford had 49% possession against Bournemouth's 51%. Watford registered 16 shots (5 on target) while Bournemouth managed 13 (6 on target). Corner kicks: 7–4. Fouls committed: 16–6.
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Watford have recorded 1 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats. Bournemouth show 2 wins, 4 draws and 0 losses from their last 6 outings.
Watford
Bournemouth
Watford vs Bournemouth Head to Head Results
Watford and Bournemouth have met 16 times — Watford won 4, Bournemouth won 3, with 9 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2013. Watford leads the head-to-head with 4 victories from 16 meetings. A combined 43 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.69 per match (24 for the home side, 19 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 8 matches (50%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 6 games (38%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 6–1 in 2013.
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Watford
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Drawn
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Bournemouth
Recent Meetings (16)
API data: 15 Mar 2026