Match Analysis: Derby vs Watford
Derby vs Watford ended 0-2. 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 Derby 2-0.
Goals: I. Louza (Watford, 4'), E. Kayembe (Watford, 66').
Derby had 56% possession to Watford's 44%, with 15.00 shots to 15.00.
E. Kayembe (Watford) was the standout performer, rated 7.7.
KEY MOMENTS
Match events timeline
James AbankwahYellow Card
WatfordI. LouzaNormal Goal
WatfordCallum ElderYellow Card
DerbyJeremy NgakiaYellow Card
WatfordOut: T. Dele-BashiruIn: M. Sissoko
WatfordOut: K. JacksonIn: C. Blackett-Taylor
DerbyOut: J. NgakiaIn: Y. Larouci
WatfordE. KayembeM. Sissoko
WatfordOut: N. Mendez-LaingIn: D. Brown
DerbyOut: C. ElderIn: C. Forsyth
DerbyOut: K. GoudmijnIn: M. Harness
DerbyOut: J. AbankwahIn: R. Andrews
WatfordOut: K. BaahIn: A. Ogbonna
WatfordOut: K. WilsonIn: J. Ward
DerbyFrancisco SierraltaYellow Card
WatfordTEAM DATA
Match statistics
DerbyStatistic
Watford
56%
Possession
44%
15
Total Shots
15
3
Shots on Target
6
9
Shots off Target
4
3
Blocked Shots
5
15
Shots Inside Box
11
0
Shots Outside Box
4
4
Corners
8
1
Offsides
1
11
Fouls
11
1
Yellow Cards
3
375
Total Passes
307
300
Accurate Passes
234
3
Goalkeeper Saves
3
1.25
Expected Goals (xG)
1.82
0.99
Goals Prevented
0.99
TEAM SHEETS
Starting lineups and substitutes
Derby
Formation 4-2-3-1 · Coach: P. Warne
Starting XI
- 1J. Widell ZetterströmG
- 2K. WilsonD
- 6E. CashinD
- 8B. OsbornM
- 10J. YatesF
- 11N. Mendez-LaingM
- 17K. GoudmijnM
- 19K. JacksonM
- 20C. ElderD
- 32E. AdamsM
- 35C. NelsonD
Substitutes (9)
Watford
Formation 3-4-2-1 · Coach: T. Cleverley
Starting XI
- 2J. NgakiaM
- 3F. SierraltaD
- 6M. PollockD
- 10I. LouzaM
- 11R. VataF
- 19V. BayoF
- 23J. BondG
- 24T. Dele-BashiruM
- 25J. AbankwahD
- 34K. BaahM
- 39E. KayembeF
Substitutes (9)
- 5R. PorteousD
- 7T. InceM
- 17M. SissokoM
- 20M. DoumbiaF
- 21A. OgbonnaD
- 37Y. LarouciD
- 40M. RobertsG
- 45R. AndrewsD
- 53A. NabizadaF
PLAYER IMPACT
Data-based man of the match and player highlights
Top-rated player
Watford
E. Kayembe
Rating 7.7 · 1 goals · 0 assists · 2 shots on target
2
Watford
I. Louza
Rating 7.6 · 1 G · 0 A · 1 SOT
3
Derby
E. Cashin
Rating 8.2 · 0 G · 0 A · 1 SOT
4
Watford
M. Sissoko
Rating 7.7 · 0 G · 1 A · 0 SOT
5
Watford
J. Bond
Rating 7.3 · 0 G · 0 A · 0 SOT
6
Derby
C. Elder
Rating 7.9 · 0 G · 0 A · 0 SOT
MODEL REVIEW
Prediction vs actual result
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MATCH ANALYSIS
Derby vs Watford match analysis
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