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Watford vs West Ham

Vicarage Road, Watford25 February 2017 at 17:30
11
Referee: Craig Pawson

Match Events

Watford
West Ham
Kick Off
T. Deeney

Penalty

3′
Daryl Janmaat36′
45′Michail Antonio
M. ZárateA. Doucouré
45+9′
Half Time
D. JanmaatC. Cathcart
52′
65′Cheikhou Kouyaté
65′
R. SnodgrassA. Ayew
Tom Cleverley68′
73′
A. Ayew
Abdoulaye Doucouré79′
M. NiangI. Success
82′
José Holebas83′
86′Michail Antonio
86′Michail Antonio
90+1′
M. LanziniE. Fernandes
Full Time

Match Statistics

1Shots on Goal2
3Shots off Goal7
9Total Shots13
5Blocked Shots4
5Shots insidebox6
4Shots outsidebox7
18Fouls14
4Corner Kicks6
2Offsides2
35%Ball Possession65%
4Yellow Cards3
0Red Cards1
1Goalkeeper Saves0
258Total passes463
168Passes accurate370
65%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 3 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 3 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.

Watford4-3-34-2-3-1West Ham
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Gomes4Kaboul25Holebas3Britos22Janmaat11Behrami29Capoue8Cleverl.20Zárate9Deeney21Niang1Randolph2Reid23Fonte3Cresswe.16Noble11Snodgra.7Feghouli8Kouyaté30Antonio14Obiang10Lanzini

Substitutes

Coach: W. Mazzarri

Substitutes

Coach: S. Bilić

WatfordPosition StrengthWest Ham
Watford4-3-3
1GoalkeeperGomes
4DefenderY. Kaboul
25DefenderJ. Holebas
3DefenderM. Britos
22DefenderD. Janmaat
11MidfielderV. Behrami
29MidfielderE. Capoue
8MidfielderT. Cleverley
20ForwardM. Zárate
9ForwardT. Deeney
21ForwardM. Niang
West Ham4-2-3-1
1GoalkeeperD. Randolph
2DefenderW. Reid
23DefenderJosé Fonte
3DefenderA. Cresswell
8DefenderC. Kouyaté
16MidfielderM. Noble
11MidfielderR. Snodgrass
7MidfielderS. Feghouli
14MidfielderPedro Obiang
10MidfielderM. Lanzini
30ForwardM. Antonio

Match Summary

Watford and West Ham drew 1:1. The match was played in Premier League 2016. Goals were scored by T. Deeney 3′ (pen.), A. Ayew 73′. 7 yellow cards were shown, 1 red cards. Watford had 35% possession while West Ham held 65%. Watford had 9 shots (1 on target) compared to 13 (2 on target) for West Ham. Watford made 3 substitutions, West Ham made 2.

Rivalry since 2011

Watford vs West Ham Head to Head Results

13 stretnutí
Watford
4
wins
Drawn
1
West Ham
8
wins
Total goals
43 · 3.3/match
Both scored
7/13 · 54%
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

44%Form56%
35%Attack65%
57%Defence43%
50%Head-to-head50%

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 (37%) — the odds may underestimate West Ham.

Market Summary

Margin: 2.9%

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

Home 38.1%Draw 30.7%Away 34.1%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.623.202.90
Max2.633.303.00
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 market37.3%30.1%32.7%
Public market37.0%29.5%33.5%

Watford vs West Ham — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Draw
Result vs. Market: Watford (38%)

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.

WatfordHalf-time:10West Ham
9Shots13
1Shots on target2

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