Our Watford vs Luton Prediction: 2-1
Watford vs Luton in the England Championship is scheduled for an 12:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday February 23, 2025. We expect a 2-1 home win, but with both teams proving their offensive capabilities, BTTS is a solid alternative bet.
This Watford vs Luton 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 – Middlesbrough vs Watford
Watford will hope to extend their good run following a 1-0 England Championship win against Middlesbrough on February 15. In that match, Watford recorded 42% possession, firing 11 shots at goal, with 5 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Middlesbrough | 58% | 8 (5) | 0.86 | 66 |
Watford | 42% | 11 (5) | 1.43 | 25 |
Luton's Last Match – Luton vs Plymouth
Luton should win to turn things around after settling for a 1-1 England Championship draw against Plymouth on February 19. In that match, Luton controlled 59% of possession and managed 8 shots on goal, with 2 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Luton | 59% | 8 (2) | 1.46 | 84 |
Plymouth | 41% | 2 (3) | 0.26 | 31 |
Watford vs Luton Stats
Key Stats
| Watford | Luton | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.64 | Attacking Strength | 0.79 |
| 1.28 | Defence Strength | 1.76 |
| 0.8 | Points Per Game | 0.3 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 0/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 2/10 |
| 1 | Average Scored | 0.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Watford are averaging 1.0 goals scored and 1.8 conceded per match, while Luton average 0.5 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.
Watford 10-18
Luton 5-14
What are the odds for this match?
Watford to win: @2.35
Draw: @3.5
Luton to win: @2.875
Over 2.5 Goals: @2.05
Lineups
Watford (4-2-3-1) : Egil Selvik, Jeremy Ngakia, Kevin Keben, James Abankwah, Yasser Larouci, Imran Louza, Tom Dele-Bashiru, Tom Ince, Edo Kayembe, Giorgi Chakvetadze, Mamadou Doumbia
Luton (3-5-2) : Thomas Kaminski, Reuell Walters, Mads Andersen, Amari’i Bell, Isaiah Jones, Liam Walsh, Marvelous Nakamba, Thelo Aasgaard, Alfie Doughty, Lasse Nordas, Carlton Morris