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 – Southampton vs Stoke
Southampton will look to get back on track following a 1-2 England Championship loss against Stoke on August 23. In that match, Southampton had 65% possession and 15 attempts at goal, with 2 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Southampton | 65% | 15 (2) | 2.31 | 62 |
Stoke | 35% | 8 (4) | 1.19 | 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 1.3 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.