Southampton vs Watford Prediction & Betting Tips - Championship
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by Geoffrey Ejiga | in Championship Predictions
Prepare for another dramatic mid-table clash when Southampton hosts Watford in Round 31. The Saints are down to 14th in the Championship but are only four points behind the Hornets at 8th. Can Southampton bag another home win, or will this be another stalemate like the last meeting? Let's get into our match prediction!
Southampton are steadily building momentum after going three games unbeaten. Since their defeat to Hull, the Saints have now beaten Sheffield United (1-0), drawn Portsmouth (1-1), and broken Stoke’s defensive wall to win 2-0 on the road.
They haven't improved much in terms of table position, but are now stable and poised to skyrocket a few places if they can snag a win here. But Watford are determined to make life hell for Southampton as they themselves look to overturn a string of winless performances.
The latest outing was a 0-0 draw against Hull, but that has extended The Hornets winless run to six straight games. That slump came as a shock, considering Watford won the four games prior and went 12 of its previous 13 games unbeaten. Southampton definitely arrives with better form, but Watford are just as capable of travelling back unbeaten.
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Southampton v Watford Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.98 | 3.5 | 3.7 |
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1.96 | 3.6 | 3.59 |
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1.89 | 3.65 | 3.79 |
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1.91 | 3.5 | 3.8 |
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1.95 | 3.5 | 3.8 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Southampton and Watford?
Our prediction for the Southampton vs Watford match is: Both Teams To Score - Yes.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 07/02/2026 between Southampton and Watford in Championship :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 40.73% for a win of Southampton against Watford with odds of 1.98 at Stake.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Southampton vs Watford is 39.75% with odds of 3.7 at Tonybet.
- Our prediction model gives a 19.52% chance ⭐ for a win of Watford vs Southampton with odds of 4.02 at 888Starz.
Southampton - Watford Prediction and Best Odds:
| Southampton Watford Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Southampton wins | 40.73% | 1.98 at Stake |
| Under 2.5 | 50.37% | 2.05 at Shangrila |
| Both Team To Score | 66.25% | |
| Half-time: Draw / Full-time: Southampton | 17.82% | 5 at Bet365 |
Southampton vs Watford Form
Southampton and Watford's standings in the Championship
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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4
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80 | 46 | 22 | 14 | 10 | +26 |
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16
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57 | 46 | 14 | 15 | 17 | -12 |
Southampton and Watford Last Matches
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
31 Jan 2026 - Championship
25 Jan 2026 - Championship
21 Jan 2026 - Championship
17 Jan 2026 - Championship
10 Jan 2026 - FA Cup
4 Jan 2026 - Championship
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
21 Jan 2026 - Championship
17 Jan 2026 - Championship
1 Jan 2026 - Championship
20 Dec 2025 - Championship
9 Dec 2025 - Championship
6 Dec 2025 - Championship
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
31 Jan 2026 - Championship
25 Jan 2026 - Championship
10 Jan 2026 - FA Cup
4 Jan 2026 - Championship
29 Dec 2025 - Championship
26 Dec 2025 - Championship
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
3 Feb 2026 - Championship
31 Jan 2026 - Championship
24 Jan 2026 - Championship
21 Jan 2026 - Championship
17 Jan 2026 - Championship
10 Jan 2026 - FA Cup
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
31 Jan 2026 - Championship
21 Jan 2026 - Championship
17 Jan 2026 - Championship
1 Jan 2026 - Championship
20 Dec 2025 - Championship
9 Dec 2025 - Championship
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
3 Feb 2026 - Championship
24 Jan 2026 - Championship
10 Jan 2026 - FA Cup
29 Dec 2025 - Championship
26 Dec 2025 - Championship
13 Dec 2025 - Championship
Southampton vs Watford Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
33 %
50 %
17 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
30 Aug 2025 - Championship
13 Apr 2024 - Championship
6 Feb 2024 - FA Cup
28 Jan 2024 - FA Cup
9 Dec 2023 - Championship
13 Mar 2022 - Premier League
Southampton against Watford Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Substitutes
A. McCarthy
DefenderN. Wood
E. Jelert
MidfielderS. Charles
K. Matsuki
R. Manning
ForwardC. Archer
S. Edozie
C. Larin
N. Baxter
DefenderF. Mendy
S. Goglichidze
J. Petris
J. Grieves
T. Ince
ForwardK. Baah
V. Semedo
L. Kjerrumgaard
Missing players
M. Roerslev
H. Kyprianou
P. Dwomoh
R. Vata
Most goals and assists
Southampton
Watford
F. Azaz
(11 Goals)
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A. Armstrong
(11 Goals)
L. Kjerrumgaard
(10 Goals)
L. Scienza
(9 Assists)
I. Louza
(9 Assists)
Southampton - Watford Key Points
- Southampton has scored the 6th-most goals this season (43).
- Watford has scored 39 goals, averaging 1.3 goals per game.
- Southampton has also conceded the 6th-most goals (41), allowing 1.36 per game.
- Watford has kept the 3rd-fewest clean sheets (5), while Southampton has kept the 4th-fewest (6).
- Both teams have scored in four of their last five meetings.
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Our Southampton vs Watford Prediction
Goals should flow from both ends in this one, just like in their 2-2 meeting earlier this season. And while Watford aren't in form, there's an interesting dynamic here. Southampton are already betting the 6th-most goals, but are also allowing the 6th-most, underscoring their offence-heavy play that leaves The Saints vulnerable at the back.
Additionally, Watford, who haven't conceded as much, have actually kept the 3rd-fewest clean sheets, meaning they tend to concede more across many games than many in one. Hence, our Southampton vs Watford prediction is Both Teams To Score - Yes.
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis Southampton Watford
| Southampton vs Watford | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton wins | 1.83 | 1.98 | +8.2% |
| Draw | 3.65 | 3.7 | +1.4% |
| Watford wins | 4.1 | 4.02 | -2.0% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- Southampton is most likely to win
- The odds for this bet have increased by 8.2% since opening
- The probability of this result was 54.6% and is now 50.5% (-4.1%)
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