Our Watford vs Leicester Prediction: 2-1
Watford vs Leicester in the England Championship is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday March 21, 2026. We’re backing a 2-1 home win, but with both sides regularly hitting the scoreboard, BTTS is a strong option for bettors.
This Watford vs Leicester 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 Wrexham
Watford must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 3-1 England Championship victory over Wrexham in their last outing. In that match, Watford recorded 42% possession, attempting 11 shots on goal, with 5 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Watford | 42% | 11 (5) | 2.02 | 31 |
 Wrexham | 58% | 2 (1) | 0.32 | 72 |
Leicester's Last Match – Leicester vs QPR
After suffering a 1-3 England Championship loss to QPR, Leicester must win to get back on track. In that match, Leicester had 62% possession and 5 attempts at goal, with 2 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Leicester | 62% | 5 (2) | 0.41 | 57 |
 QPR | 38% | 5 (5) | 1.54 | 44 |
Watford vs Leicester Stats
Key Stats
| Watford | Leicester | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.97 | Attacking Strength | 1.19 |
| 0.93 | Defence Strength | 1.32 |
| 1.2 | Points Per Game | 0.6 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 1/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.1 | Average Scored | 1.2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Watford are averaging 1.1 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while Leicester average 1.2 scored and 1.9 conceded per game.
Watford 11-13
Leicester 12-19
What are the odds for this match?
Watford to win: @2.05
Draw: @3.4
Leicester to win: @3.4
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.925