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West Ham vs Watford

London Stadium, London22 December 2018 at 15:00
02
Referee: Lee Mason

Match Events

West Ham
Watford
Kick Off
Fabián Balbuena27′
30′
T. Deeney

Penalty

F. BalbuenaA. Ogbonna
34′
Half Time
55′Christian Kabasele
M. NobleA. Carroll
56′
60′José Holebas
Michail Antonio69′
J. HernándezG. Diangana
75′
75′
K. SemaT. Cleverley
86′
T. DeeneyI. Success
87′
Deulofeu

assist: R. Pereyra

Issa Diop90′
90+1′
DeulofeuA. Mariappa
Full Time

Match Statistics

7Shots on Goal5
5Shots off Goal1
18Total Shots11
6Blocked Shots5
11Shots insidebox7
7Shots outsidebox4
9Fouls11
10Corner Kicks4
4Offsides2
51%Ball Possession49%
3Yellow Cards2
0Red Cards0
3Goalkeeper Saves7
381Total passes380
291Passes accurate278
76%Passes %73%

Lineups

Defensive Solidity

West Ham deploy 4 defenders rated — 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

West Ham field 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Watford's 4 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

West Ham start 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 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.

Age & Experience

The average age of West Ham's starting XI is 40.0 (youngest: Ł. Fabiański (40), oldest: Ł. Fabiański (40)), 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.

West Ham4-4-24-2-2-2Watford
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Fabiańs.5Zabaleta26Masuaku4Balbuena23Diop16Noble11Snodgra.30Antonio8Anderson41Rice17Hernánd.26Foster25Holebas15Cathcart27Kabasele21Femenía29Capoue37Pereyra16Doucouré12Sema9Deeney7Deulofeu

Substitutes

Coach: M. Pellegrini

Substitutes

Coach: Javi Gracia

West HamPosition StrengthWatford
West Ham4-4-2
1GoalkeeperŁ. Fabiański
5DefenderP. Zabaleta
26DefenderA. Masuaku
4DefenderF. Balbuena
23DefenderI. Diop
16MidfielderM. Noble
11MidfielderR. Snodgrass
8MidfielderFelipe Anderson
41MidfielderD. Rice
30ForwardM. Antonio
17ForwardJ. Hernández
Watford4-2-2-2
26GoalkeeperB. Foster
25DefenderJ. Holebas
15DefenderC. Cathcart
27DefenderC. Kabasele
21DefenderKiko Femenía
29MidfielderE. Capoue
37MidfielderR. Pereyra
16MidfielderA. Doucouré
12MidfielderK. Sema
9ForwardT. Deeney
7ForwardDeulofeu

Match Summary

Watford defeated West Ham 2:0. The match was played in Premier League 2018. Goals were scored by T. Deeney 30′ (pen.), Deulofeu 87′. 5 yellow cards were shown. West Ham had 51% possession while Watford held 49%. West Ham had 18 shots (7 on target) compared to 11 (5 on target) for Watford. West Ham made 3 substitutions, Watford made 3.

Rivalry since 2011

West Ham vs Watford Head to Head Results

13 stretnutí
West Ham
8
wins
Drawn
2
Watford
3
wins
Total goals
43 · 3.3/match
Both scored
8/13 · 62%
Over 2.5
7/13 · 54%

Recent Form

West Ham

LLWDWD

Watford

LLLLLD

Match Prediction

West Ham

45%

Home win

 

45%

Draw

Watford

10%

Away win

Model advice

Double chance : West Ham or draw

75%Form25%
65%Attack35%
61%Defence39%
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.

West Ham6wins
1draws10 meetings
Watford3wins

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 (60%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (41%) — the odds may underestimate West Ham.

Market Summary

Margin: 3.3%

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 42.6%Draw 28.7%Away 32.1%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.303.403.10
Max2.373.573.16
Market favourite:West Ham · 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 market41.4%27.5%31.1%
Public market41.0%27.7%31.3%

West Ham vs Watford — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Watford
Result vs. Market: West Ham (43%)

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.

West HamHalf-time:01Watford
18Shots11
7Shots on target5

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: West Ham

W 380D 289L 476
Over 2.551
Goals scored1425

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