Match Analysis: Birmingham vs Watford
Birmingham vs Watford ended 0-1. Read the match story, decisive moments, lineups, player highlights, xG and full team statistics.
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MATCH STORY
How the match unfolded
Watford beat Birmingham 1-0.
Goals: E. Dennis (Watford, 44').
Birmingham had 52% possession to Watford's 48%, with 27.00 shots to 14.00.
D. Bachmann (Watford) was the standout performer, rated 8.0.
KEY MOMENTS
Match events timeline
E. DennisNormal Goal
WatfordOut: E. DennisIn: V. Bayo
WatfordGiorgi ChakvetadzeYellow Card
WatfordOut: J. JamesIn: L. Jutkiewicz
BirminghamOut: K. MiyoshiIn: T. Roberts
BirminghamOut: G. ChakvetadzeIn: T. Ince
WatfordOut: I. KonéIn: Matheus Martins
WatfordOut: E. LairdIn: G. Hall
BirminghamOut: I. ŠunjićIn: G. Gardner
BirminghamYáser AsprillaYellow Card
WatfordOut: Y. AsprillaIn: F. Sierralta
WatfordDaniel BachmannYellow Card
WatfordOut: L. JutkiewiczIn: S. Hogan
BirminghamTEAM DATA
Match statistics
BirminghamStatistic
Watford
52%
Possession
48%
27
Total Shots
14
5
Shots on Target
4
14
Shots off Target
7
8
Blocked Shots
3
17
Shots Inside Box
9
10
Shots Outside Box
5
7
Corners
6
2
Offsides
5
11
Fouls
12
0
Yellow Cards
3
426
Total Passes
400
324
Accurate Passes
292
2
Goalkeeper Saves
5
2.12
Expected Goals (xG)
1.48
TEAM SHEETS
Starting lineups and substitutes
Birmingham
Formation 4-2-3-1 · Coach: T. Mowbray
Starting XI
- 2E. LairdD
- 3L. BuchananD
- 7J. BacunaM
- 11K. MiyoshiM
- 12C. DramehD
- 13Paik Seung-HoM
- 19J. JamesM
- 21J. RuddyG
- 28J. StansfieldF
- 34I. ŠunjićM
- 44E. AiwuD
Substitutes (9)
Watford
Formation 4-2-3-1 · Coach: T. Cleverley
Starting XI
- 1D. BachmannG
- 5R. PorteousD
- 11I. KonéM
- 15M. PollockD
- 16G. ChakvetadzeM
- 18Y. AsprillaM
- 24T. Dele-BashiruM
- 25E. DennisF
- 39E. KayembeM
- 42J. MorrisD
- 45R. AndrewsD
Substitutes (9)
- 3F. SierraltaD
- 7T. InceM
- 8J. LivermoreM
- 9M. RajovićF
- 19V. BayoF
- 26B. HamerG
- 37Matheus MartinsF
- 55A. EamesD
- 59J. GrievesF
PLAYER IMPACT
Data-based man of the match and player highlights
Top-rated player
Watford
D. Bachmann
Rating 8.0 · 0 goals · 0 assists · 0 shots on target
2
Birmingham
J. Bacuna
Rating 7.9 · 0 G · 0 A · 0 SOT
3
Watford
E. Dennis
Rating 7.3 · 1 G · 0 A · 2 SOT
4
Watford
M. Pollock
Rating 8.2 · 0 G · 0 A · 1 SOT
5
Birmingham
L. Buchanan
Rating 8.0 · 0 G · 0 A · 0 SOT
6
Watford
Y. Asprilla
Rating 7.6 · 0 G · 0 A · 1 SOT
MODEL REVIEW
Prediction vs actual result
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MATCH ANALYSIS
Birmingham vs Watford match analysis
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