Our Watford vs Southampton Prediction: 1-1
Watford vs Southampton in the England Championship is scheduled for an 14:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday August 30, 2025. We anticipate a balanced game ending in a 1-1 draw, and given both teams’ scoring form, BTTS looks like a safe bet.
This Watford vs Southampton 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 – Swansea vs Watford
Determined to get back to winning ways, Watford must win after their 1-1 England Championship draw against Swansea on August 23. In that match, Watford controlled 42% of possession and managed 4 shots on goal, with 4 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Swansea | 58% | 6 (2) | 0.57 | 49 |
 Watford | 42% | 4 (4) | 0.45 | 36 |
Southampton's Last Match – Norwich vs Southampton
Southampton will seek to keep their streak alive after a 3-0 England EFL Cup victory over Norwich on August 26. In that match, Southampton had 52% possession and 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Norwich | 48% | 0 (3) | 0.51 | 28 |
 Southampton | 52% | 0 (5) | 1.12 | 41 |
Watford vs Southampton Stats
Key Stats
| Watford | Southampton | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.66 | Attacking Strength | 1.21 |
| 1.03 | Defence Strength | 1.1 |
| 1.2 | Points Per Game | 1.5 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 3/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1 | Average Scored | 1.2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Watford are averaging 1.1 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match, while Southampton average 1.5 scored and 1.0 conceded per game.
Watford 11-10
Southampton 15-10
Lineups
Watford (3-5-2) : Egil Selvik, Max Alleyne, Kevin Keben, James Abankwah, Jeremy Ngakia, Moussa Sissoko, Hector Matthew Kyprianou, Edo Kayembe, Marc Bola, Nestory Irankunda, Luca Kjerrumgaard
Southampton (3-4-3) : Gavin Bazunu, Taylor Harwood-Bellis, Jack Stephens, Nathan Wood, Mads Roerslev, Finn Azaz, Shea Charles, Ryan Manning, Ryan Fraser, Cameron Archer, Jay Robinson