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Watford vs Tottenham

Vicarage Road, Watford1 January 2017 at 13:30
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Match Events

Watford
Tottenham
Kick Off
27′
H. Kane

assist: K. Trippier

33′
H. Kane

assist: K. Trippier

41′
D. Alli
José Holebas44′
Half Time
46′
D. Alli

assist: H. Kane

61′
D. AlliH. Winks
Sebastian Prödl63′
J. HolebasB. Mason
68′
68′
D. RoseB. Davies
N. AmrabatJ. Sinclair
75′
77′
H. KaneV. Janssen
E. CapoueC. Kabasele
79′
Craig Cathcart83′
Y. Kaboul
90+1′
Full Time

Match Statistics

2Shots on Goal6
1Shots off Goal11
6Total Shots19
3Blocked Shots2
4Shots insidebox11
2Shots outsidebox8
11Fouls6
0Corner Kicks3
5Offsides3
33%Ball Possession67%
3Yellow Cards0
0Red Cards0
2Goalkeeper Saves1
293Total passes578
190Passes accurate480
65%Passes %83%

Lineups

Defensive Solidity

Watford deploy 3 defenders rated — on average, against Tottenham's 3-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 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Tottenham'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 3 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for Tottenham 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.

Age & Experience

The average age of Watford's starting XI is — (youngest: —, oldest: —), while Tottenham average 33.0 (youngest: Heung-Min Son (33), oldest: Heung-Min Son (33)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Watford3-4-2-13-1-4-2Tottenham
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Gomes4Kaboul5Prödl25Holebas15Cathcart7Amrabat29Capoue17Guédiou.16Doucouré24Ighalo9Deeney1Lloris3Rose4Alderwe.16Trippier27Wimmer12Wanyama23Eriksen20Alli15Dier7Son10Kane

Substitutes

Coach: W. Mazzarri

Substitutes

Coach: M. Pochettino

WatfordPosition StrengthTottenham
Watford3-4-2-1
1GoalkeeperGomes
4DefenderY. Kaboul
5DefenderS. Prödl
15DefenderC. Cathcart
25MidfielderJ. Holebas
7MidfielderN. Amrabat
29MidfielderE. Capoue
17MidfielderA. Guédioura
16ForwardA. Doucouré
24ForwardO. Ighalo
9ForwardT. Deeney
Tottenham3-1-4-2
1GoalkeeperH. Lloris
4DefenderT. Alderweireld
27DefenderK. Wimmer
15DefenderE. Dier
3MidfielderD. Rose
16MidfielderK. Trippier
12MidfielderV. Wanyama
23MidfielderC. Eriksen
20MidfielderD. Alli
7ForwardHeung-Min Son
10ForwardH. Kane

Match Summary

Tottenham defeated Watford 4:1. The match was played in Premier League 2016. Goals were scored by H. Kane 27′, H. Kane 33′, D. Alli 41′, D. Alli 46′, Y. Kaboul 90′. 3 yellow cards were shown. Watford had 33% possession while Tottenham held 67%. Watford had 6 shots (2 on target) compared to 19 (6 on target) for Tottenham. Watford made 3 substitutions, Tottenham made 3.

Rivalry since 2012

Watford vs Tottenham Head to Head Results

13 stretnutí
Watford
2
wins
Drawn
3
Tottenham
8
wins
Total goals
26 · 2.0/match
Both scored
6/13 · 46%
Over 2.5
5/13 · 38%

Recent Form

Watford

LLLLLD

Tottenham

DWWDLL

Match Prediction

Watford

0%

Home win

 

50%

Draw

Tottenham

50%

Away win

Model advice

Winner : Tottenham

25%Form75%
26%Attack74%
25%Defence75%
0%Head-to-head100%

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

Tottenham dominates

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

Watford1wins
3draws10 meetings
Tottenham6wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

2.3

Average goals per game

40%

Games with 3+ goals

50%

Both teams scored

Market Summary

Margin: 4.1%

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 18.0%Draw 26.6%Away 59.5%

Odds Range

1X2
Min5.503.601.62
Max5.713.941.73
Market favourite:Tottenham · Moderate 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 market17.2%24.9%58.0%
Public market17.1%25.0%57.9%

Watford vs Tottenham — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Tottenham
Result vs. Market: Tottenham (60%)

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:03Tottenham
6Shots19
2Shots on target6

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
01/01/22Watford0–1Tottenham5.22/4.12/1.62
29/08/21Tottenham1–0Watford1.40/4.50/8.85
18/01/20Watford0–0Tottenham3.18/3.52/2.25
19/10/19Tottenham1–1Watford1.41/4.93/7.72
30/01/19Tottenham2–1Watford1.64/3.96/5.82
02/09/18Watford2–1Tottenham5.33/4.20/1.64
30/04/18Tottenham2–0Watford1.16/8.05/21.00
02/12/17Watford1–1Tottenham5.05/3.99/1.72
01/01/17Watford1–4Tottenham5.57/3.76/1.68
08/04/17Tottenham4–0Watford1.25/6.20/13.67

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: Tottenham

W 544D 297L 418
Over 2.554
Goals scored1938

Data: football-data.co.uk

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

API data: 11 May 2026