Premier League · Season 2017
Match Events
assist: A. Gray
assist: W. Hughes
Match Statistics
Lineups
Defensive Solidity
Watford deploy 3 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 4 midfielders averaging —, versus West Ham'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
Watford start 3 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 3 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.
Substitutes
Coach: Marco Silva
Substitutes
Coach: D. Moyes
Match Summary
Watford defeated West Ham 2:0. The match was played in Premier League 2017. Goals were scored by W. Hughes 11′, Richarlison 64′. 5 yellow cards were shown. Watford had 58% possession while West Ham held 42%. Watford had 17 shots (7 on target) compared to 10 (6 on target) for West Ham. Watford made 3 substitutions, West Ham made 2.
Watford vs West Ham Head to Head Results
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Recent Form
Watford
West Ham
Match Prediction
Watford
45%
Home win
45%
Draw
West Ham
10%
Away win
Model advice
Double chance : Watford or draw
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
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Head-to-Head Record
West Ham dominatesHistorical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.
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 (46%) — 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
Odds Range
| 1 | X | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Min | 2.10 | 3.50 | 3.60 |
| Max | 2.13 | 3.50 | 3.79 |
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.
| 1 | X | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional market | 46.1% | 28.0% | 25.9% |
| Public market | 46.3% | 27.8% | 25.9% |
Watford vs West Ham — margin-removed probabilities
Result vs. Market
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.
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.
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Avg. odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/02/2221/22 | West Ham | 1–0 | Watford | 1.52/4.34/6.32 |
| 28/12/2121/22 | Watford | 1–4 | West Ham | 3.33/3.57/2.16 |
| 17/07/2019/20 | West Ham | 3–1 | Watford | 2.40/3.05/3.34 |
| 24/08/1919/20 | Watford | 1–3 | West Ham | 2.10/3.51/3.52 |
| 12/05/1918/19 | Watford | 1–4 | West Ham | 2.22/3.77/3.17 |
| 22/12/1818/19 | West Ham | 0–2 | Watford | 2.35/3.49/3.12 |
| 10/02/1817/18 | West Ham | 2–0 | Watford | 2.52/3.30/2.87 |
| 19/11/1717/18 | Watford | 2–0 | West Ham | 2.11/3.50/3.71 |
| 10/09/1616/17 | West Ham | 2–4 | Watford | 1.91/3.47/4.54 |
| 25/02/1716/17 | Watford | 1–1 | West Ham | 2.63/3.25/2.93 |
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
Away Record: West Ham
Data: football-data.co.uk
API data: 11 May 2026