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Watford vs Tottenham

Vicarage Road, Watford2 December 2017 at 15:00
11
Referee: Martin Atkinson

Match Events

Watford
Tottenham
Kick Off
C. Kabasele

assist: T. Cleverley

13′
25′
Son Heung-Min

assist: C. Eriksen

Tom Cleverley36′
Half Time
Christian Kabasele50′
52′Davinson Sánchez
C. KabaseleE. Capoue
64′
64′
C. EriksenM. Sissoko
R. PereyraA. Carrillo
67′
Marvin Zeegelaar73′
77′
Son Heung-MinE. Lamela
86′
D. AlliH. Winks
T. CleverleyA. Gray
88′
Full Time

Match Statistics

2Shots on Goal2
2Shots off Goal4
6Total Shots8
2Blocked Shots2
3Shots insidebox2
3Shots outsidebox6
16Fouls8
7Corner Kicks2
1Offsides10
50%Ball Possession50%
4Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards1
1Goalkeeper Saves1
399Total passes404
316Passes accurate329
79%Passes %81%

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Watford is —, compared to 6.93 for Tottenham. 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. Watford's highest-rated starter is —, while Tottenham's best-rated player is B. Davies (6.93).

Attacking Output

The starting XI of Watford have contributed 0 goals and 0 assists this season, led by —. Tottenham's starters account for 1 goals and 0 assists, spearheaded by B. Davies (1G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.

Defensive Solidity

Watford deploy 3 defenders rated — on average, against Tottenham's 4-man backline averaging 6.93. 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 1 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.

Passing & Build-Up

Passing accuracy averages —% for Watford and 86% for Tottenham. 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

Watford's starters have collected 0 yellow cards this season, compared to 1 for Tottenham. 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 Watford's starting XI is — (youngest: —, oldest: —), while Tottenham average 32.5 (youngest: B. Davies (32), oldest: Son Heung-Min (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.

Squad Depth

Watford's starters average 0 league appearances each, versus 3 for Tottenham. 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.

Watford3-4-2-14-2-3-1Tottenham
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Gomes6Mariappa5Prödl27Kabasele21Femenía22Zeegela.8Cleverl.37Pereyra16Doucouré9Deeney11Richarl.1Lloris5Vertong.2Trippier33Davies6Sánchez19Dembélé23Eriksen20Alli15Dier7Heung-M.10Kane

Substitutes

Coach: Marco Silva

Substitutes

Coach: M. Pochettino

WatfordPosition StrengthTottenham
Avg Rating
6.93
Defender (3 v 4)6.93
0G 0A1G 0A
Watford3-4-2-1
1GoalkeeperGomes
6DefenderA. Mariappa
5DefenderS. Prödl
27DefenderC. Kabasele
21MidfielderKiko Femenía
22MidfielderM. Zeegelaar
8MidfielderT. Cleverley
16MidfielderA. Doucouré
37ForwardR. Pereyra
9ForwardT. Deeney
11ForwardRicharlison
Tottenham4-2-3-1
1GoalkeeperH. Lloris
5DefenderJ. Vertonghen
2DefenderK. Trippier
33DefenderB. Davies6.91G
6DefenderD. Sánchez
19MidfielderM. Dembélé
23MidfielderC. Eriksen
20MidfielderD. Alli
15MidfielderE. Dier
7MidfielderSon Heung-Min
10ForwardH. Kane

Match Summary

Watford and Tottenham drew 1:1. The match was played in Premier League 2017. Goals were scored by C. Kabasele 13′, Son Heung-Min 25′. 5 yellow cards were shown, 1 red cards. Watford had 50% possession while Tottenham held 50%. Watford had 6 shots (2 on target) compared to 8 (2 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
2
Tottenham
9
wins
Total goals
29 · 2.2/match
Both scored
6/13 · 46%
Over 2.5
6/13 · 46%

Recent Form

Watford

LLLLLD

Tottenham

DWWDLL

Match Prediction

Watford

10%

Home win

 

45%

Draw

Tottenham

45%

Away win

Model advice

Double chance : draw or Tottenham

60%Form40%
75%Attack25%
43%Defence57%
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: 3.2%

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 19.8%Draw 25.0%Away 58.3%

Odds Range

1X2
Min5.003.801.70
Max5.144.181.73
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 market19.0%23.4%57.6%
Public market19.4%24.2%56.4%
Δ0.4%0.8%1.2%

Watford vs Tottenham — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Draw
Result vs. Market: Tottenham (58%)

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:11Tottenham
6Shots8
2Shots 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
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