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Bournemouth vs Watford

Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth19 August 2017 at 15:00
02
Referee: Roger East

Match Events

Bournemouth
Watford
Kick Off
27′Miguel Britos
Half Time
Steve Cook58′
58′Andre Gray
B. AfobeJ. Defoe
59′
J. IbeM. Pugh
60′
63′Nathaniel Chalobah
R. FraserL. Mousset
78′
80′
RicharlisonE. Capoue
82′
N. AmrabatC. Kabasele
86′
E. Capoue
90+1′
N. ChalobahB. Watson
Full Time

Match Statistics

2Shots on Goal7
1Shots off Goal7
6Total Shots19
3Blocked Shots5
4Shots insidebox13
2Shots outsidebox6
6Fouls14
8Corner Kicks5
1Offsides7
55%Ball Possession45%
1Yellow Cards3
0Red Cards0
5Goalkeeper Saves2
438Total passes338
338Passes accurate265
77%Passes %78%

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Bournemouth is 6.48, compared to — for Watford. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Bournemouth's highest-rated starter is A. Smith (6.48), while Watford's best-rated player is —.

Defensive Solidity

Bournemouth deploy 4 defenders rated 6.48 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

Bournemouth field 4 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

Bournemouth start 2 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.

Passing & Build-Up

Passing accuracy averages 76% for Bournemouth and —% for Watford. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.

Discipline

Bournemouth's starters have collected 3 yellow cards this season, compared to 0 for Watford. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.

Age & Experience

The average age of Bournemouth's starting XI is 34.0 (youngest: A. Smith (34), oldest: A. Smith (34)), while Watford average — (youngest: —, oldest: —). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Squad Depth

Bournemouth's starters average 20 league appearances each, versus 0 for Watford. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.

Bournemouth4-4-1-14-3-3Watford
GKDEFMIDFWD
27Begović11Daniels15Smith3Cook5Aké6Surman8Arter24Fraser33Ibe17King9Afobe1Gomes5Prödl25Holebas3Britos21Femenía8Cleverl.14Chalobah16Doucouré7Amrabat18Gray11Richarl.

Substitutes

Coach: E. Howe

Substitutes

Coach: Marco Silva

BournemouthPosition StrengthWatford
6.48
Avg Rating
6.48Defender (4 v 4)
0G 2A0G 0A
Bournemouth4-4-1-1
27GoalkeeperA. Begović
11DefenderC. Daniels
15DefenderA. Smith6.52A
3DefenderS. Cook
5DefenderN. Aké
6MidfielderA. Surman
8MidfielderH. Arter
24MidfielderR. Fraser
33MidfielderJ. Ibe
17ForwardJ. King
9ForwardB. Afobe
Watford4-3-3
1GoalkeeperGomes
5DefenderS. Prödl
25DefenderJ. Holebas
3DefenderM. Britos
21DefenderKiko Femenía
8MidfielderT. Cleverley
14MidfielderN. Chalobah
16MidfielderA. Doucouré
7ForwardN. Amrabat
18ForwardA. Gray
11ForwardRicharlison

Match Summary

Watford defeated Bournemouth 2:0. The match was played in Premier League 2017. Goals were scored by Richarlison 73′, E. Capoue 86′. 4 yellow cards were shown. Bournemouth had 55% possession while Watford held 45%. Bournemouth had 6 shots (2 on target) compared to 19 (7 on target) for Watford. Bournemouth made 3 substitutions, Watford made 3.

Rivalry since 2013

Bournemouth vs Watford Head to Head Results

16 stretnutí
Bournemouth
3
wins
Drawn
10
Watford
3
wins
Total goals
45 · 2.8/match
Both scored
9/16 · 56%
Over 2.5
7/16 · 44%

Recent Form

Bournemouth

WWDWWD

Watford

LLLLLD

Match Prediction

Bournemouth

35%

Home win

 

35%

Draw

Watford

30%

Away win

Model advice

Double chance : Bournemouth or draw

0%Form100%
0%Attack100%
75%Defence25%
64%Head-to-head36%

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.

Bournemouth1wins
7draws10 meetings
Watford2wins

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 (49%) — the odds may underestimate Watford.

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 50.6%Draw 28.2%Away 24.7%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.953.404.00
Max2.003.634.16
Market favourite:Bournemouth · 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 market49.5%27.0%23.5%
Public market48.6%27.0%24.3%

Bournemouth vs Watford — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Watford
Result vs. Market: Bournemouth (51%)

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.

BournemouthHalf-time:00Watford
6Shots19
2Shots on target7

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
12/01/20Bournemouth0–3Watford2.63/3.32/2.73
26/10/19Watford0–0Bournemouth2.17/3.54/3.33
02/01/19Bournemouth3–3Watford2.59/3.51/2.77
06/10/18Watford0–4Bournemouth2.15/3.56/3.46
31/03/18Watford2–2Bournemouth2.31/3.39/3.12
19/08/17Bournemouth0–2Watford1.98/3.54/4.05
01/10/16Watford2–2Bournemouth2.40/3.27/3.26
21/01/17Bournemouth2–2Watford1.84/3.71/4.66
27/02/16Watford0–0Bournemouth2.40/3.27/3.07
03/10/15Bournemouth1–1Watford2.13/3.35/3.76

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: Bournemouth

W 107D 85L 147
Over 2.560
Goals scored445

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