Our Derby vs Watford Prediction: 2-1
Derby vs Watford in the England Championship is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday January 18, 2025. Our expert analysis predicts a correct score of 2-1 for the match between Derby and Watford.
This Derby vs Watford 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
Derby's Last Match – Leyton Orient vs Derby
Derby should win to turn things around after settling for a 1-1 England FA Cup draw against Leyton Orient on January 14. In that match, Derby saw 54% of the ball and 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Leyton Orient | 46% | 0 (1) | - | 11 |
Derby | 54% | 0 (2) | - | 12 |
Watford's Last Match – Cardiff vs Watford
Watford will look to build on their last result following a 1-1 England Championship stalemate against Cardiff on January 14. In that match, Watford controlled 49% of possession and managed 3 shots on goal, with 2 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Cardiff | 51% | 9 (5) | 0.76 | 49 |
Watford | 49% | 3 (2) | 0.76 | 27 |
Derby vs Watford Stats
Key Stats
| Derby | Watford | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.02 | Attacking Strength | 1.34 |
| 1.13 | Defence Strength | 1.36 |
| 0.8 | Points Per Game | 0.9 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 9/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.1 | Average Scored | 1.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Derby are averaging 1.1 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match, while Watford average 1.1 scored and 1.7 conceded per game.
Derby 11-14
Watford 11-17
What are the odds for this match?
Derby to win: @2.2
Draw: @3.4
Watford to win: @3.2