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Tottenham vs Watford

Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London29 August 2021 at 14:00
10
Referee: A. Marriner

Match Events

Tottenham
Watford
Kick Off
28′Oghenekaro Etebo
Harry Kane45′
Half Time
51′
C. CathcartJ. Ngakia
54′Moussa Sissoko
Dele Alli61′
65′
J. KingJ. Hernández
S. BergwijnLucas Moura
68′
71′
M. SissokoT. Cleverley
Oliver Skipp85′
Son Heung-MinBryan Gil
88′
90+4′Emmanuel Dennis
Full Time

Match Statistics

8Shots on Goal2
4Shots off Goal4
15Total Shots9
3Blocked Shots3
9Shots insidebox6
6Shots outsidebox3
8Fouls14
10Corner Kicks3
2Offsides1
58%Ball Possession42%
3Yellow Cards3
0Red Cards0
2Goalkeeper Saves7
500Total passes364
439Passes accurate297
88%Passes %82%

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Tottenham is —, compared to 6.52 for Watford. 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. Tottenham's highest-rated starter is —, while Watford's best-rated player is M. Sissoko (6.52).

Defensive Solidity

Tottenham 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

Tottenham field 3 midfielders averaging —, versus Watford's 5 rated 6.52. 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 3 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 1 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.

Passing & Build-Up

Passing accuracy averages —% for Tottenham and 81% for Watford. 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.

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 36.0 (youngest: M. Sissoko (36), oldest: M. Sissoko (36)). 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

Tottenham's starters average 0 league appearances each, versus 20 for Watford. 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.

Tottenham4-3-34-1-4-1Watford
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Lloris6Sánchez3Reguilón25Tanganga7Heung-M.5Højbjerg20Alli15Dier29Skipp10Kane23Bergwijn26Bachmann15Cathcart5Troost-.11Masina31Sierral.19Sissoko33Kucka4Etebo7King25Dennis23Sarr

Substitutes

Coach: Nuno Espírito Santo

Substitutes

Coach: Xisco Muñoz

TottenhamPosition StrengthWatford
Avg Rating
6.52
Midfielder (3 v 5)6.52
0G 0A0G 0A
Tottenham4-3-3
1GoalkeeperH. Lloris
6DefenderD. Sánchez
3DefenderReguilón
25DefenderJ. Tanganga
15DefenderE. Dier
5MidfielderP. Højbjerg
20MidfielderD. Alli
29MidfielderO. Skipp
7ForwardSon Heung-Min
10ForwardH. Kane
23ForwardS. Bergwijn
Watford4-1-4-1
26GoalkeeperD. Bachmann
15DefenderC. Cathcart
5DefenderW. Troost-Ekong
11DefenderA. Masina
31DefenderF. Sierralta
19MidfielderM. Sissoko6.5
33MidfielderJ. Kucka
4MidfielderO. Etebo
25MidfielderE. Dennis
23MidfielderI. Sarr
7ForwardJ. King

Match Summary

Tottenham defeated Watford 1:0. The match was played in Premier League 2021. Goals were scored by Son Heung-Min 42′. 6 yellow cards were shown. Tottenham had 58% possession while Watford held 42%. Tottenham had 15 shots (8 on target) compared to 9 (2 on target) for Watford. Tottenham made 2 substitutions, Watford made 3.

Rivalry since 2012

Tottenham vs Watford Head to Head Results

13 stretnutí
Tottenham
8
wins
Drawn
3
Watford
2
wins
Total goals
30 · 2.3/match
Both scored
7/13 · 54%
Over 2.5
6/13 · 46%

Recent Form

Tottenham

DWWDLL

Watford

LLLLLD

Match Prediction

Tottenham

45%

Home win

 

45%

Draw

Watford

10%

Away win

Model advice

Combo Double chance : Tottenham or draw and -3.5 goals

67%Form33%
40%Attack60%
100%Defence0%
50%Head-to-head50%

Injuries & Suspensions

Tottenham

  • DoubtfulC. Carter-Vickers
  • DoubtfulT. Ndombele
  • DoubtfulJ. Rodon

Watford

  • DoubtfulB. Foster
  • DoubtfulD. Gosling
  • DoubtfulJ. Pedro
  • DoubtfulN. Chalobah

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 (67%) — the odds may underestimate Tottenham.

Market Summary

Margin: 4.9%

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 71.3%Draw 22.2%Away 11.3%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.364.338.50
Max1.454.759.04
Over 2.5: 55.6%Under 2.5: 50.0%
Market favourite:Tottenham · Heavy 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 market67.2%22.0%10.8%
Public market69.6%19.9%10.5%
Δ2.4%2.1%0.3%

Tottenham vs Watford — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Tottenham
Result vs. Market: Tottenham (71%)

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:10Watford
15Shots9
8Shots on target2

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