Watford vs Portsmouth — Pass Map

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Watford 1 – 1 Portsmouth

Championship · 21 Jan 2026

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Node size = touches

Edge thickness = est. passes

High xG assisted

Tactical Themes

Midfield tempo orchestrator

Louza dominated possession with 54 accurate passes at 83% accuracy across 80 touches. His volume controlled Watford's rhythm and dictated the game's flow from the engine room.

Creative spark from the wing

Bishop registered 2 key passes and 0.152 expected assists from his forward position. He consistently opened spaces and threatened Portsmouth's attacking progression despite limited conversion.

Defensive wall dominance

Bola accumulated 18 combined defensive actions including tackles, interceptions, recoveries and clearances. His tireless work rate neutralized opposition attacks and protected Watford's back line throughout.

Explosive impact off the bench

Vata delivered 2 key passes and 0.126 expected assists in just 26 minutes off the bench. His immediate threat forced defensive attention and injected energy into Watford's attack late on.