Premier League · Season 2017
Match Events
assist: M. Albrighton
Own Goal
Match Statistics
Lineups
Defensive Solidity
Watford deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Leicester'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 Leicester'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 Leicester 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: C. Puel
Match Summary
Watford defeated Leicester 2:1. The match was played in Premier League 2017. Goals were scored by R. Mahrez 37′, M. Wagué 45′, K. Schmeichel 65′ (o.g.). 6 yellow cards were shown. Watford had 49% possession while Leicester held 51%. Watford had 11 shots (1 on target) compared to 11 (5 on target) for Leicester. Watford made 3 substitutions, Leicester made 3.
Watford vs Leicester Head to Head Results
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Recent Form
Watford
Leicester
Match Prediction
Watford
10%
Home win
45%
Draw
Leicester
45%
Away win
Model advice
Winner : Leicester
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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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: Leicester
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API data: 11 May 2026