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Watford vs Fulham

Vicarage Road, Watford2 April 2019 at 19:45
41
Away

Fulham

Referee: Roger East

Match Events

Watford
Fulham
Kick Off
A. Doucouré

assist: W. Hughes

23′
33′
R. Babel

assist: R. Sessegnon

Half Time
DeulofeuA. Gray
46′
R. PereyraD. Janmaat
46′
Daryl Janmaat47′
W. Hughes
63′
66′Calum Chambers
T. Deeney

assist: A. Gray

69′
72′
T. ReamJ. Seri
Kiko Femenía

assist: A. Gray

75′
E. CapoueDomingos Quina
78′
81′
R. BabelA. Schürrle
87′
T. CairneyK. McDonald
José Holebas90′
90′Cyrus Christie
Full Time

Match Statistics

7Shots on Goal7
1Shots off Goal3
15Total Shots17
7Blocked Shots7
12Shots insidebox15
3Shots outsidebox2
12Fouls5
6Corner Kicks4
2Offsides0
46%Ball Possession54%
3Yellow Cards2
0Red Cards0
6Goalkeeper Saves3
462Total passes531
376Passes accurate460
81%Passes %87%

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Watford is —, compared to 6.69 for Fulham. 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 Fulham's best-rated player is T. Cairney (6.76).

Attacking Output

The starting XI of Watford have contributed 0 goals and 0 assists this season, led by —. Fulham's starters account for 4 goals and 1 assists, spearheaded by R. Sessegnon (3G). 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 4 defenders rated — on average, against Fulham's 3-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 Fulham's 4 rated 6.76. 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 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 3 for Fulham averaging 6.62. 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 84% for Fulham. 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 3 for Fulham. 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 Fulham average 29.5 (youngest: R. Sessegnon (25), oldest: T. Cairney (34)). 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 25 for Fulham. 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.

Watford4-2-2-23-4-3Fulham
GKDEFMIDFWD
26Foster6Mariappa25Holebas15Cathcart21Femenía29Capoue37Pereyra16Doucouré19Hughes9Deeney7Deulofeu25Rico20Marchand13Ream22Christie23Bryan5Chambers10Cairney29Anguissa3Sessegn.12Babel9Mitrović

Substitutes

Coach: Javi Gracia

Substitutes

Coach: S. Parker

WatfordPosition StrengthFulham
Avg Rating
6.69
Midfielder (4 v 4)6.76
0G 0A1G 0A
Forward (2 v 3)6.62
0G 0A3G 1A
Watford4-2-2-2
26GoalkeeperB. Foster
6DefenderA. Mariappa
25DefenderJ. Holebas
15DefenderC. Cathcart
21DefenderKiko Femenía
29MidfielderE. Capoue
37MidfielderR. Pereyra
16MidfielderA. Doucouré
19MidfielderW. Hughes
9ForwardT. Deeney
7ForwardDeulofeu
Fulham3-4-3
25GoalkeeperSergio Rico
20DefenderM. Le Marchand
13DefenderT. Ream
5DefenderC. Chambers
22MidfielderC. Christie
23MidfielderJ. Bryan
10MidfielderT. Cairney6.81G
29MidfielderA. Zambo Anguissa
3ForwardR. Sessegnon6.63G1A
12ForwardR. Babel
9ForwardA. Mitrović

Match Summary

Watford defeated Fulham 4:1. The match was played in Premier League 2018. Goals were scored by A. Doucouré 23′, R. Babel 33′, W. Hughes 63′, T. Deeney 69′, Kiko Femenía 75′. 5 yellow cards were shown. Watford had 46% possession while Fulham held 54%. Watford had 15 shots (7 on target) compared to 17 (7 on target) for Fulham. Watford made 3 substitutions, Fulham made 3.

Rivalry since 2014

Watford vs Fulham Head to Head Results

4 stretnutí
Watford
2
wins
Drawn
1
Fulham
1
wins
Total goals
13 · 3.3/match
Both scored
2/4 · 50%
Over 2.5
2/4 · 50%

Recent Form

Watford

LLLLLD

Fulham

LLWDLW

Match Prediction

Watford

45%

Home win

 

45%

Draw

Fulham

10%

Away win

Model advice

Double chance : Watford or draw

100%Form0%
75%Attack25%
48%Defence52%
88%Head-to-head13%

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

Even record

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Watford1wins
1draws2 meetings
Fulham0wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

3.5

Average goals per game

50%

Games with 3+ goals

100%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (100%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (55%) — the odds may underestimate Watford.

Market Summary

Margin: 3.6%

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 57.6%Draw 25.8%Away 20.2%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.723.754.80
Max1.764.005.06
Market favourite:Watford · 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 market55.4%25.3%19.3%
Public market56.4%24.2%19.4%
Δ0.9%1.0%0.1%

Watford vs Fulham — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Watford
Result vs. Market: Watford (58%)

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.

WatfordHalf-time:11Fulham
15Shots17
7Shots on target7

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
02/04/19Watford4–1Fulham1.74/3.87/4.95
22/09/18Fulham1–1Watford2.51/3.46/2.86

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: Fulham

W 219D 184L 316
Over 2.551
Goals scored839

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 11 May 2026