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Watford vs West Ham

Vicarage Road, Watford24 August 2019 at 15:00
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Match Events

Watford
West Ham
Kick Off
3′
M. Noble

Penalty

A. Gray

assist: W. Hughes

17′
Half Time
55′
A. YarmolenkoM. Antonio
José Holebas63′
64′
S. Haller

assist: Felipe Anderson

73′
S. Haller
W. HughesI. Sarr
74′
DeulofeuD. Welbeck
74′
76′Angelo Ogbonna
78′
Felipe AndersonPablo Fornals
T. CleverleyDomingos Quina
86′
88′
M. LanziniC. Sánchez
Full Time

Match Statistics

3Shots on Goal10
10Shots off Goal4
23Total Shots16
10Blocked Shots2
19Shots insidebox13
4Shots outsidebox3
12Fouls11
8Corner Kicks7
1Offsides2
54%Ball Possession46%
1Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards0
7Goalkeeper Saves2
465Total passes386
390Passes accurate306
84%Passes %79%

Lineups

Defensive Solidity

Watford deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against West Ham'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 4 midfielders averaging —, versus West Ham'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 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 1 for West Ham 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 Watford's starting XI is — (youngest: —, oldest: —), while West Ham average 40.0 (youngest: Ł. Fabiański (40), oldest: Ł. Fabiański (40)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Watford4-3-1-24-2-3-1West Ham
GKDEFMIDFWD
26Foster25Holebas15Cathcart21Femenía4Dawson29Capoue8Cleverl.16Doucouré19Hughes18Gray7Deulofeu1Fabiańs.21Ogbonna26Masuaku24Frederi.23Diop16Noble10Lanzini8Anderson41Rice7Yarmole.22Haller

Substitutes

Coach: Javi Gracia

Substitutes

Coach: M. Pellegrini

WatfordPosition StrengthWest Ham
Watford4-3-1-2
26GoalkeeperB. Foster
25DefenderJ. Holebas
15DefenderC. Cathcart
21DefenderKiko Femenía
4DefenderC. Dawson
29MidfielderE. Capoue
8MidfielderT. Cleverley
16MidfielderA. Doucouré
19MidfielderW. Hughes
18ForwardA. Gray
7ForwardDeulofeu
West Ham4-2-3-1
1GoalkeeperŁ. Fabiański
21DefenderA. Ogbonna
26DefenderA. Masuaku
24DefenderR. Fredericks
23DefenderI. Diop
16MidfielderM. Noble
10MidfielderM. Lanzini
8MidfielderFelipe Anderson
41MidfielderD. Rice
7MidfielderA. Yarmolenko
22ForwardS. Haller

Match Summary

West Ham defeated Watford 3:1. The match was played in Premier League 2019. Goals were scored by M. Noble 3′ (pen.), A. Gray 17′, S. Haller 64′, S. Haller 73′. 2 yellow cards were shown. Watford had 54% possession while West Ham held 46%. Watford had 23 shots (3 on target) compared to 16 (10 on target) for West Ham. Watford made 3 substitutions, West Ham made 3.

Rivalry since 2011

Watford vs West Ham Head to Head Results

13 stretnutí
Watford
4
wins
Drawn
2
West Ham
7
wins
Total goals
41 · 3.2/match
Both scored
7/13 · 54%
Over 2.5
6/13 · 46%

Recent Form

Watford

LLLLLD

West Ham

LLWDWD

Match Prediction

Watford

10%

Home win

 

45%

Draw

West Ham

45%

Away win

Model advice

Winner : West Ham

0%Form100%
0%Attack100%
60%Defence40%
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.

Watford3wins
1draws10 meetings
West Ham6wins

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 (20%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (45%) — the odds may underestimate West Ham.

Market Summary

Margin: 4.5%

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 47.5%Draw 28.5%Away 28.4%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.053.503.50
Max2.163.523.57
Over 2.5: 58.1%Under 2.5: 47.6%
Market favourite:Watford · 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 market45.1%27.7%27.3%
Public market46.1%27.0%27.0%

Watford vs West Ham — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

West Ham
Result vs. Market: Watford (48%)

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:11West Ham
23Shots16
3Shots on target10

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: Watford

W 73D 66L 165
Over 2.553
Goals scored310

Away Record: West Ham

W 380D 289L 476
Over 2.551
Goals scored1425

Data: football-data.co.uk

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

API data: 11 May 2026