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Crystal Palace vs Watford

Selhurst Park, London13 February 2016 at 15:00
Referee: Robert Madley

Match Events

Crystal Palace
Watford
Kick Off
16′
T. Deeney

Penalty

E. Adebayor

assist: C. Wickham

45′
Half Time
C. WickhamChung-Yong Lee
46′
62′
N. AmrabatA. Abdi
71′
E. CapoueMario Suárez
J. MutchF. Campbell
73′
77′Mario Suárez
82′
T. Deeney
Full Time

Match Statistics

5Shots on Goal4
8Shots off Goal2
15Total Shots10
2Blocked Shots4
5Shots insidebox5
10Shots outsidebox5
0Fouls0
8Corner Kicks3
6Offsides0
53%Ball Possession47%
0Yellow Cards1
1Red Cards0
2Goalkeeper Saves4
384Total passes344
279Passes accurate227
73%Passes %66%

Lineups

Defensive Solidity

Crystal Palace deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Watford'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

Crystal Palace field 5 midfielders averaging —, versus Watford's 3 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

Crystal Palace start 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 3 for Watford 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.

Crystal PalacePosition StrengthWatford
Crystal Palace
13GoalkeeperW. Hennessey
27DefenderD. Delaney
6DefenderS. Dann
2DefenderJ. Ward
23DefenderP. Souaré
7MidfielderY. Cabaye
15MidfielderM. Jedinak
22MidfielderJ. Mutch
11MidfielderW. Zaha
21MidfielderC. Wickham
25ForwardE. Adebayor
Watford
1GoalkeeperGomes
5DefenderS. Prödl
2DefenderA. Nyom
15DefenderC. Cathcart
16DefenderN. Aké
8MidfielderV. Behrami
23MidfielderB. Watson
29MidfielderE. Capoue
11ForwardN. Amrabat
24ForwardO. Ighalo
9ForwardT. Deeney

Match Summary

Watford defeated Crystal Palace 2:1. The match was played in Premier League 2015. Goals were scored by T. Deeney 16′ (pen.), E. Adebayor 45′, T. Deeney 82′. 1 yellow cards were shown, 1 red cards. Crystal Palace had 53% possession while Watford held 47%. Crystal Palace had 15 shots (5 on target) compared to 10 (4 on target) for Watford. Crystal Palace made 2 substitutions, Watford made 2.

Rivalry since 2011

Crystal Palace vs Watford Head to Head Results

20 stretnutí
Crystal Palace
11
wins
Drawn
4
Watford
5
wins
Total goals
49 · 2.5/match
Both scored
11/20 · 55%
Over 2.5
11/20 · 55%

Recent Form

Crystal Palace

DWLWLD

Watford

LLLLLD

Match Prediction

Crystal Palace

45%

Home win

 

45%

Draw

Watford

10%

Away win

Model advice

Double chance : Crystal Palace or draw

20%Form80%
60%Attack40%
31%Defence69%
71%Head-to-head29%

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

Even record

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

Crystal Palace5wins
3draws10 meetings
Watford2wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

1.9

Average goals per game

40%

Games with 3+ goals

50%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (80%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (44%) — the odds may underestimate Crystal Palace.

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 44.2%Draw 31.0%Away 28.3%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.243.103.30
Max2.303.303.71
Market favourite:Crystal Palace · Slight 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 market43.7%29.9%26.4%
Public market43.3%29.6%27.1%

Crystal Palace vs Watford — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Watford
Result vs. Market: Crystal Palace (44%)

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.

Crystal PalaceHalf-time:11Watford
14Shots10
7Shots 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
07/05/22Crystal Palace1–0Watford1.67/3.92/5.23
23/02/22Watford1–4Crystal Palace3.18/3.21/2.37
07/03/20Crystal Palace1–0Watford2.57/3.17/2.95
07/12/19Watford0–0Crystal Palace2.37/3.34/3.13
12/01/19Crystal Palace1–2Watford2.24/3.38/3.45
26/08/18Watford2–1Crystal Palace2.57/3.29/2.92
21/04/18Watford0–0Crystal Palace2.91/3.36/2.56
12/12/17Crystal Palace2–1Watford2.28/3.50/3.28
26/12/16Watford1–1Crystal Palace2.48/3.32/3.02
18/03/17Crystal Palace1–0Watford1.92/3.45/4.63

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: Crystal Palace

W 182D 159L 267
Over 2.547
Goals scored683

Away Record: Watford

W 73D 66L 165
Over 2.553
Goals scored310

Data: football-data.co.uk

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

API data: 11 May 2026