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Tottenham vs Watford

Wembley Stadium, London30 January 2019 at 20:00
21
Referee: Graham Scott

Match Events

Tottenham
Watford
Kick Off
38′
C. Cathcart
Half Time
S. AurierLucas Moura
46′
61′
DeulofeuI. Success
66′
T. CleverleyB. Wilmot
M. SissokoK. Trippier
69′
74′Étienne Capoue
J. VertonghenE. Lamela
79′
Son Heung-Min

assist: Llorente

80′
Llorente

assist: D. Rose

87′
90′Isaac Success
90′José Holebas
Full Time

Match Statistics

3Shots on Goal1
6Shots off Goal5
17Total Shots9
8Blocked Shots3
10Shots insidebox6
7Shots outsidebox3
6Fouls9
9Corner Kicks5
1Offsides5
68%Ball Possession32%
0Yellow Cards4
0Red Cards0
0Goalkeeper Saves4
588Total passes274
503Passes accurate183
86%Passes %67%

Lineups

Defensive Solidity

Tottenham deploy 3 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

Tottenham field 5 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

Tottenham 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 Tottenham's starting XI is 33.0 (youngest: Son Heung-Min (33), oldest: Son Heung-Min (33)), 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.

Tottenham3-5-24-2-2-2Watford
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Lloris5Vertong.3Rose4Alderwe.24Aurier6Sánchez17Sissoko23Eriksen8Winks18Llorente7Heung-M.26Foster6Mariappa25Holebas15Cathcart2Janmaat29Capoue8Cleverl.37Pereyra19Hughes9Deeney7Deulofeu

Substitutes

Coach: M. Pochettino

Substitutes

Coach: Javi Gracia

TottenhamPosition StrengthWatford
Tottenham3-5-2
1GoalkeeperH. Lloris
5DefenderJ. Vertonghen
4DefenderT. Alderweireld
6DefenderD. Sánchez
3MidfielderD. Rose
24MidfielderS. Aurier
17MidfielderM. Sissoko
23MidfielderC. Eriksen
8MidfielderH. Winks
18ForwardLlorente
7ForwardSon Heung-Min
Watford4-2-2-2
26GoalkeeperB. Foster
6DefenderA. Mariappa
25DefenderJ. Holebas
15DefenderC. Cathcart
2DefenderD. Janmaat
29MidfielderE. Capoue
8MidfielderT. Cleverley
37MidfielderR. Pereyra
19MidfielderW. Hughes
9ForwardT. Deeney
7ForwardDeulofeu

Match Summary

Tottenham defeated Watford 2:1. The match was played in Premier League 2018. Goals were scored by C. Cathcart 38′, Son Heung-Min 80′, Llorente 87′. 4 yellow cards were shown. Tottenham had 68% possession while Watford held 32%. Tottenham had 17 shots (3 on target) compared to 9 (1 on target) for Watford. Tottenham made 3 substitutions, Watford made 2.

Rivalry since 2012

Tottenham vs Watford Head to Head Results

13 stretnutí
Tottenham
8
wins
Drawn
3
Watford
2
wins
Total goals
28 · 2.2/match
Both scored
6/13 · 46%
Over 2.5
5/13 · 38%

Recent Form

Tottenham

DWWDLL

Watford

LLLLLD

Match Prediction

Tottenham

45%

Home win

 

45%

Draw

Watford

10%

Away win

Model advice

Double chance : Tottenham or draw

60%Form40%
61%Attack39%
58%Defence42%
62%Head-to-head38%

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.

Tottenham6wins
3draws10 meetings
Watford1wins

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

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (80%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (59%) — the odds may underestimate Tottenham.

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 60.9%Draw 25.3%Away 17.2%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.623.905.75
Max1.664.005.90
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 market59.0%24.5%16.5%
Public market58.7%24.4%16.9%

Tottenham vs Watford — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Tottenham
Result vs. Market: Tottenham (61%)

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.

TottenhamHalf-time:01Watford
17Shots9
3Shots on target1

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: Tottenham

W 544D 297L 418
Over 2.554
Goals scored1938

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