Watford vs Southampton Prediction & Odds
Championship · 16 August 2026 15:30 · Final score 2-1. Our prediction: Southampton win (49%) · odds 2.16. Most likely pick Over 1.5 79% (odds ~1.27). Prediction was correct ✓
Match result
Both teams to score
Total goals (over)
Expected goals: Watford 1.15 – 1.72 Southampton
Most likely scorelines
1-1 12%1-2 10%0-1 9%0-2 8%2-1 6%
Watford vs Southampton head-to-head
Last 8 meetings: Watford 2 wins, 2 draws, Southampton 4 wins. 2.88 goals per game, both teams scored in 75%, over 2.5 in 62%.
| Date | League | Match | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-16 | Championship | Watford – Southampton | 2-1 | Watford won |
| 2026-02-07 | Championship | Southampton – Watford | 1-0 | Southampton won |
| 2025-08-30 | Championship | Watford – Southampton | 2-2 | Draw |
| 2024-04-13 | Championship | Southampton – Watford | 3-2 | Southampton won |
| 2023-12-09 | Championship | Watford – Southampton | 1-1 | Draw |
| 2022-03-13 | Premier League | Southampton – Watford | 1-2 | Watford won |
| 2021-10-30 | Premier League | Watford – Southampton | 0-1 | Southampton won |
| 2020-06-28 | Premier League | Watford – Southampton | 1-3 | Southampton won |
Bookmaker odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | O2.5 | U2.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bet365 | 3.40 | 3.50 | 2.05 | 1.73 | 2.10 |
| Bet&Win | 3.30 | 3.60 | 2.10 | — | — |
| Betfred | 3.30 | 3.60 | 2.10 | — | — |
| Paddy Power | 3.40 | 3.50 | 2.00 | — | — |
| SkyBet | 3.40 | 3.50 | 2.05 | — | — |
Odds are indicative and can change. Betting loses money; 18+.
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Frequently asked questions
Who will win Watford vs Southampton?
Our model gives southampton win a 49% chance; the draw is 27%.
Will both teams score?
Both teams to score: yes at 59%. Expected goals Watford 1.15 – 1.72 Southampton.
Over or under 2.5 goals?
Over 2.5 is 55%, under 45%. Over 1.5 79%, over 3.5 29%.
What is the Watford vs Southampton head-to-head record?
In the last 8 meetings Watford won 2, Southampton won 4 and 2 were drawn, with 2.88 goals per game and both teams scoring in 75% of them.
How reliable is this prediction?
Confidence: Yüksek. Data complete and in line with the bookmakers. Historically picks we called 80%+ landed about 82% of the time; nothing is guaranteed and betting loses money.
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