Our Watford vs Portsmouth Prediction: 3-0
Watford vs Portsmouth in the England Championship is scheduled for an 19:45 GMT kick-off on Wednesday January 21, 2026. Our expert analysis predicts a correct score of 3-0 for the match between Watford and Portsmouth.
This Watford vs Portsmouth prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Watford's Last Match – Bristol City vs Watford
Watford will aim to put their last result behind them following a 1-5 England FA Cup loss to Bristol City on January 10. In that match, Watford controlled 47% of possession and managed 1 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bristol City | 53% | 0 (7) | 3.22 | 45 |
Watford | 47% | 0 (1) | 0.7 | 28 |
Portsmouth's Last Match – Portsmouth vs Arsenal
Portsmouth must win to recover from their recent 1-4 England FA Cup defeat against Arsenal on January 11 and regain momentum. In that match, Portsmouth had 39% possession and 6 attempts at goal, with 5 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Portsmouth | 39% | 6 (5) | 1.06 | 38 |
Arsenal | 61% | 9 (4) | 2.87 | 43 |
Watford vs Portsmouth Stats
Key Stats
| Watford | Portsmouth | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.33 | Attacking Strength | 0.42 |
| 0.68 | Defence Strength | 1.4 |
| 1.8 | Points Per Game | 0.9 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.6 | Average Scored | 0.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Watford are averaging 1.6 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match, while Portsmouth average 0.7 scored and 1.8 conceded per game.



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