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Round 1

Watford vs Southampton Prediction & Betting Tips

16 Aug 2026
12:30
Vicarage Road, Watford

Our prediction: Draw (50%); Both teams to score: No.

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Our #1 Pick
Double Chance
Draw/Away
95%
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Betting Tips

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WatfordDrawSouthampton
Match Result
Southampton
50%
Both Teams Score
No
62%
Double Chance
Draw/Away
95%
Odds updated hourly from bookmakers
Predictions recalculated every 2 hours
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Expert Analysis

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Key Statistics

Watford2
8Draws
9Southampton
2.63Avg Goals
63%BTTS
42%Over 2.5
7 Feb 2026Southampton1-0Watford
30 Aug 2025Watford2-2Southampton
13 Apr 2024Southampton3-2Watford
6 Feb 2024Southampton3-0Watford
28 Jan 2024Watford1-1Southampton
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who will win Watford vs Southampton?
Our model predicts Southampton with 50% confidence based on current form, head-to-head record and statistical analysis.
Will both teams score in Watford vs Southampton?
Both teams to score: No (62% confidence).
Is the double chance X2 a good bet for Watford vs Southampton?
Our double chance pick is X2 with 95% confidence — it covers two outcomes for lower risk.
When and where is Watford vs Southampton played?
Watford vs Southampton takes place on 16 Aug 2026 at Vicarage Road.

Additional Information

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Detailed Form & Recent Matches

Watford
LLLLL
10Played
1Wins
2Draws
7Losses
Points/Game0.5
Win %10%
Goals/Game3
Scored Avg0.7
Conceded Avg2.3
BTTS50%
Clean Sheets10%
Failed to Score50%

Recent Matches

2 MayLvs Coventry0-4
25 AprLat Middlesbrough1-5
21 AprLat West Brom0-3
18 AprLvs Sheffield Utd0-2
11 AprLat Oxford United0-2
Southampton
DLDWD
10Played
6Wins
3Draws
1Losses
Points/Game2.1
Win %60%
Goals/Game3.3
Scored Avg2.2
Conceded Avg1.1
BTTS80%
Clean Sheets20%
Failed to Score10%

Recent Matches

9 MayDat Middlesbrough0-0
2 MayWat Preston3-1
28 AprDvs Ipswich2-2
25 AprLat Manchester City1-2
21 AprDvs Bristol City2-2

Head to Head History

Betting Statistics

MetricValue
Total Matches19
Average Goals2.63
BTTS63%
Over 2.5 Goals42%
Over 1.5 Goals79%

Goals by Team

TeamTotalAverage
Watford201.05 per game
Southampton301.58 per game

Clean Sheets

TeamClean Sheets
Watford2 (11%)
Southampton6 (32%)
7 Feb 2026ChampionshipSouthampton1-0Watford
30 Aug 2025ChampionshipWatford2-2Southampton
13 Apr 2024ChampionshipSouthampton3-2Watford
6 Feb 2024FA CupSouthampton3-0Watford
28 Jan 2024FA CupWatford1-1Southampton
9 Dec 2023ChampionshipWatford1-1Southampton
13 Mar 2022Premier LeagueSouthampton1-2Watford
30 Oct 2021Premier LeagueWatford0-1Southampton
28 Jun 2020Premier LeagueWatford1-3Southampton
30 Nov 2019Premier LeagueSouthampton2-1Watford
23 Apr 2019Premier LeagueWatford1-1Southampton
10 Nov 2018Premier LeagueSouthampton1-1Watford
27 Jan 2018FA CupSouthampton1-0Watford
13 Jan 2018Premier LeagueWatford2-2Southampton
9 Sept 2017Premier LeagueSouthampton0-2Watford
4 Mar 2017Premier LeagueWatford3-4Southampton
13 Aug 2016Premier LeagueSouthampton1-1Watford
13 Jan 2016Premier LeagueSouthampton2-0Watford
23 Aug 2015Premier LeagueWatford0-0Southampton

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