Our Watford vs Ipswich Prediction: 1-1
Watford vs Ipswich in the England Championship is scheduled for an 19:45 GMT kick-off on Tuesday February 24, 2026. We predict a tightly contested 1-1 draw, with both teams getting on the scoresheet, making BTTS a strong betting option.
This Watford vs Ipswich 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 – Watford vs Derby
Watford will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 2-0 England Championship victory over Derby on February 21. In that match, Watford had 45% possession and 14 attempts at goal, with 8 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Watford | 45% | 14 (8) | 1.55 | 40 |
 Derby | 55% | 5 (2) | 0.65 | 37 |
Ipswich's Last Match – Wrexham vs Ipswich
Ipswich will be eager to respond after suffering a 3-5 England Championship defeat at the hands of Wrexham on February 21. In that match, Ipswich recorded 51% possession, firing 9 shots at goal, with 5 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Wrexham | 49% | 12 (10) | 2.13 | 35 |
 Ipswich | 51% | 9 (5) | 0.86 | 47 |
Watford vs Ipswich Stats
Key Stats
| Watford | Ipswich | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.91 | Attacking Strength | 1.46 |
| 0.86 | Defence Strength | 1.12 |
| 1 | Points Per Game | 1.9 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 3/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1 | Average Scored | 1.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Watford are averaging 1.0 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match, while Ipswich average 1.8 scored and 1.3 conceded per game.
Watford 10-14
Ipswich 18-13
What are the odds for this match?
Watford to win: @3.3
Draw: @3.4
Ipswich to win: @2.15
Over 2.5 Goals: @2.025
Lineups
Watford (4-2-3-1) : Egil Selvik, James Abankwah, Jeremy Petris, Matthew Pollock, Stephen Mfuni, Nampalys Mendy, Imran Louza, Nestory Irankunda, Giorgi Chakvetadze, Marc Bola, Luca Kjerrumgaard
Ipswich (4-2-3-1) : Christian Walton, Darnell Furlong, Dara O'Shea, Cedric Kipre, Jacob Greaves, Azor Matusiwa, Dan Neil, Sindre Walle Egeli, Marcelino Nunez, Jack Clarke, Ivan Azon Monzon
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