Leicester vs Watford Correct Score Prediction: Team Stats, H2H & Betting Insights

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

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.

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

Leicester Fixtures

Watford Fixtures