Watford vs Southampton Prediction

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Most Likely Score
Sun, 16 Aug 2026 · Championship
1 25%
Home Win 4.05
X 23%
Draw 4.31
2 52%
Away Win 1.92
xG Home 1.16
xG Away 1.79
Over 2.5 Goals 57%
BTTS 57%

Our Prediction

Our Poisson distribution model gives Watford an expected 1.2 goals and Southampton an expected 1.8 goals. Watford have a 25% win probability, draw stands at 23%, and Southampton at 52%. The most likely exact scoreline is 1–1. Over 2.5 goals looks likely at 57%.

Correct Score Predictions

1:1 10.9%
1:2 9.7%
0:1 9.3%
0:2 8.4%
2:1 6.3%
1:0 6.1%
1:3 5.8%
2:2 5.7%
0:0 5.2%
0:3 5%
2:0 3.5%
2:3 3.4%

Detailed Analysis

Best Pick Southampton Win
Probability 52%
Predicted Odds 1.92
Market Odds 2.05

Team Comparison

Watford Southampton
16 League Position 4
57 Points 80
30% Win % 48%
1.15 Avg Goals Scored 1.78
1.41 Avg Goals Conceded 1.22

Venue Form

Watford at Home
W0 D0 L2 (2 games)
0% win rate
Southampton Away
W2 D1 L0 (3 games)
67% win rate

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