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Watford vs West Ham

Vicarage Road, Watford31 October 2015 at 15:00
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Referee: Keith Stroud

Match Events

Watford
West Ham
Kick Off
O. Ighalo
39′
Half Time
46′
M. LanziniM. Zárate
46′
V. MosesE. Valencia
O. Ighalo
48′
Allan Nyom66′
I. AnyaJ. Paredes
68′
A. AbdiV. Behrami
76′
76′
M. NobleN. Jelavić
Nathan Aké81′
Étienne Capoue84′
84′James Collins
O. IghaloA. Guédioura
86′
Full Time

Match Statistics

5Shots on Goal3
6Shots off Goal5
20Total Shots8
9Blocked Shots0
15Shots insidebox5
5Shots outsidebox3
0Fouls0
7Corner Kicks2
3Offsides3
50%Ball Possession50%
3Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards1
3Goalkeeper Saves3
400Total passes397
303Passes accurate317
76%Passes %80%

Lineups

Defensive Solidity

Watford deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against West Ham'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

Watford field 5 midfielders averaging —, versus West Ham's 5 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

Watford start 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 1 for West Ham 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.

WatfordPosition StrengthWest Ham
Watford
1GoalkeeperGomes
3DefenderM. Britos
2DefenderA. Nyom
15DefenderC. Cathcart
16DefenderN. Aké
22MidfielderA. Abdi
23MidfielderB. Watson
29MidfielderE. Capoue
21MidfielderI. Anya
9MidfielderT. Deeney
24ForwardO. Ighalo
West Ham
13GoalkeeperAdrián
19DefenderJ. Collins
5DefenderJ. Tomkins
3DefenderA. Cresswell
12DefenderC. Jenkinson
27MidfielderD. Payet
16MidfielderM. Noble
20MidfielderV. Moses
8MidfielderC. Kouyaté
28MidfielderM. Lanzini
9ForwardA. Carroll

Match Summary

Watford defeated West Ham 2:0. The match was played in Premier League 2015. Goals were scored by O. Ighalo 39′, O. Ighalo 48′. 3 yellow cards were shown, 1 red cards. Watford had 50% possession while West Ham held 50%. Watford had 20 shots (5 on target) compared to 8 (3 on target) for West Ham. Watford made 3 substitutions, West Ham made 3.

Rivalry since 2011

Watford vs West Ham Head to Head Results

13 stretnutí
Watford
3
wins
Drawn
2
West Ham
8
wins
Total goals
43 · 3.3/match
Both scored
8/13 · 62%
Over 2.5
7/13 · 54%

Recent Form

Watford

LLLLLD

West Ham

LLWDWD

Match Prediction

Watford

10%

Home win

 

45%

Draw

West Ham

45%

Away win

Model advice

Double chance : draw or West Ham

39%Form61%
31%Attack69%
54%Defence46%
20%Head-to-head80%

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.

Watford3wins
1draws10 meetings
West Ham6wins

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

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (20%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (38%) — the odds may underestimate West Ham.

Market Summary

Margin: 3.5%

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 38.4%Draw 30.4%Away 34.7%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.603.102.80
Max2.623.402.94
Market favourite: · Even contest

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 market37.7%29.0%33.3%
Public market37.6%28.7%33.7%

Watford vs West Ham — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Watford
Result vs. Market: Watford (38%)

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.

WatfordHalf-time:10West Ham
20Shots8
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
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: Watford

W 73D 66L 165
Over 2.553
Goals scored310

Away Record: West Ham

W 380D 289L 476
Over 2.551
Goals scored1425

Data: football-data.co.uk

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

API data: 11 May 2026