Our Southampton vs Watford Prediction: 2-1
Southampton vs Watford in the England Championship is scheduled for an 12:30 GMT kick-off on Saturday February 7, 2026. Our correct score prediction favors a 2-1 home triumph, but considering both teams’ ability to find the net, BTTS is also a solid alternative bet.
This Southampton 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
Southampton's Last Match – Southampton vs Hull
Southampton must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 1-2 England Championship defeat against Hull on January 17. In that match, Southampton recorded 66% possession, attempting 13 shots on goal, with 5 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Southampton | 66% | 13 (5) | 2.68 | 79 |
 Hull | 34% | 4 (3) | 0.61 | 41 |
Watford's Last Match – Watford vs Millwall
Watford will hope to recover from their recent 0-2 England Championship setback against Millwall on January 17. In that match, Watford had 56% possession and 5 attempts at goal, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Watford | 56% | 5 (3) | 0.54 | 45 |
 Millwall | 44% | 10 (5) | 1.48 | 44 |
Southampton vs Watford Stats
Key Stats
| Southampton | Watford | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.06 | Attacking Strength | 1.14 |
| 0.87 | Defence Strength | 1.06 |
| 1.2 | Points Per Game | 1.7 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.4 | Average Scored | 1.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Southampton are averaging 1.4 goals scored and 1.7 conceded per match, while Watford average 1.5 scored and 1.5 conceded per game.