Watford v Newcastle: What does the form show?

Watford v Newcastle past five games (home team first); lost against Stoke City, won against Norwich, lost against Wolves and Tottenham, won against Crystal Palace. (Away team); draw against Leeds, lost against Man Utd, draw with Southampton, lost against Burnley on penalties and Aston Villa.

*Newcastle lost 4-3 to Burnley on penalties following a 0-0 full-time result in the Carabao Cup second round

  • Newcastle have faced more shots than any other side in the Premier League this season (93), and also have the highest expected goals against total in the competition this term (11.95).

  • Just one of Watford’s 21 corners in the Premier League this season has led to a chance, fewer than any other side in the competition. Meanwhile, only Man Utd (eight), Brighton (11) and Liverpool (12) have had more corners leading to an attempt than Newcastle (seven).

  • Allan Saint-Maximin has been directly involved in three goals in his last three Premier League games for Newcastle (two goals, one assist), as many as in his previous 12 for the Magpies. This is the first time in his Premier League career he’s been involved in a goal in three consecutive matches.

  • As well as being Watford’s top scorer in the Premier League with three this season, Ismaila Sarr has created the most chances (nine), had the most shots (13) and completed the most dribbles (16) of any Hornets player.