Our Watford vs Stoke Prediction: 1-1
Watford vs Stoke in the England Championship is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday December 20, 2025. A 1-1 result is our main prediction, but with both teams likely to score, BTTS is another strong betting choice.
This Watford vs Stoke 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 – Watford vs Preston
Watford will be determined to find a winning touch after a 1-1 England Championship draw against Preston on November 25. In that match, Watford saw 56% of the ball and created 11 goal attempts, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Watford | 56% | 11 (4) | 1.72 | 54 |
 Preston | 44% | 4 (1) | 0.97 | 34 |
Stoke's Last Match – Stoke vs Charlton
Stoke must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 3-0 England Championship victory over Charlton in their last outing. In that match, Stoke had 66% possession and 12 attempts at goal, with 5 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Stoke | 66% | 12 (5) | 0.71 | 56 |
 Charlton | 34% | 3 (2) | 0.18 | 22 |
Watford vs Stoke Stats
Key Stats
| Watford | Stoke | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.19 | Attacking Strength | 0.93 |
| 0.85 | Defence Strength | 0.52 |
| 1.6 | Points Per Game | 1.7 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.6 | Average Scored | 1.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Watford are averaging 1.6 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while Stoke average 1.5 scored and 0.7 conceded per game.