Our Leicester vs Watford Prediction: 2-1
Leicester vs Watford in the England Championship is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Friday December 26, 2025. A 2-1 victory for the hosts is our top prediction, yet given both teams’ attacking form, BTTS seems like a smart betting choice.
This Leicester 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
Leicester's Last Match – QPR vs Leicester
Leicester must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 1-4 England Championship defeat against QPR on December 20. In that match, Leicester recorded 54% possession, firing 3 shots at goal, with 2 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 QPR | 46% | 8 (5) | 2.04 | 44 |
 Leicester | 54% | 3 (2) | 1.11 | 33 |
Watford's Last Match – Watford vs Stoke
Watford will seek to keep their streak alive after a 1-0 England Championship victory over Stoke on December 20. In that match, Watford saw 41% of the ball and created 7 goal attempts, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Watford | 41% | 7 (4) | 1.05 | 42 |
 Stoke | 59% | 3 (1) | 0.21 | 51 |
Leicester vs Watford Stats
Key Stats
| Leicester | Watford | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.97 | Attacking Strength | 0.91 |
| 0.91 | Defence Strength | 1.11 |
| 1.4 | Points Per Game | 1.7 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 5/10 |
| 0/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 8/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.6 | Average Scored | 1.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Leicester are averaging 1.6 goals scored and 1.9 conceded per match, while Watford average 1.7 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.
Leicester 16-19
Watford 17-12
What are the odds for this match?
Leicester to win: @2.3
Draw: @3.3
Watford to win: @3.1
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.95
Lineups
Leicester (4-2-3-1) : Jakub Stolarczyk, Ricardo Pereira, Ben Nelson, Caleb Okoli, Luke Thomas, Jordan James, Oliver Skipp, Issahaku Fatawu, Bobby De Cordova-Reid, Stephy Mavididi, Jordan Ayew
Watford (4-4-2) : Egil Selvik, Jeremy Ngakia, Matthew Pollock, Max Alleyne, Marc Bola, Tom Ince, Hector Matthew Kyprianou, Imran Louza, Othmane Maamma, Giorgi Chakvetadze, Luca Kjerrumgaard
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