Watford vs Ipswich Town Prediction & Betting Tips - Championship
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by Thobelani Moyo | in Championship Predictions
Watford, targeting a playoff berth in the EFL Championship are set to play host to Ipswich Town at Vicarage Road on matchday 34. The Hornets are in ninth place in the league standings with 48 points, while the Tractor Boys are fourth on 54 points. Here's our match prediction.
It is fair to say that new head coach Edward Still has restored spirit and confidence at Watford. In charge of two games, he has already bagged four points. He has done more than Javier Gracia Carlos managed in four matches before his resignation, collecting two measly points.
Last time out, Edward Still recorded his first win, beating Derby County 2-0 at home. That result extended the team's unbeaten league run to two games.
Home form has not been something to write home about, as they've won just one of their last four matches at Vicarage Road. However, they can draw confidence from their prior ten-match unbeaten run, which included seven wins and three draws.
Ipswich Town are losing sight of the ball and could find themselves dropping out of the promotion playoff spot if not cautious. They are five points ahead of Birmingham City sitting outside the top six.
The Blues' recent league games came against Wrexham. In an eight-goal thriller, they were on the receiving end of a 5-3 away defeat. That result marked their second consecutive defeat.
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Watford v Ipswich Town Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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3.2 | 3.25 | 2.26 |
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3.15 | 3.22 | 2.28 |
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3.15 | 3.22 | 2.28 |
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3 | 3.3 | 2.3 |
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3.15 | 3.15 | 2.32 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Watford and Ipswich Town?
Our prediction for the Watford vs Ipswich Town match is: less than 2.5 goals.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 24/02/2026 between Watford and Ipswich Town in Championship :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 35.86% for a win of Watford against Ipswich Town with odds of 3.25 at LSbet.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Watford vs Ipswich Town is 27.44% with odds of 3.3 at Bet365.
- Our prediction model gives a 36.69% chance ⭐ for a win of Ipswich Town vs Watford with odds of 2.37 at Shangrila.
Watford - Ipswich Town Prediction and Best Odds:
| Watford Ipswich Town Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Ipswich Town wins | 36.69% | 2.37 at Shangrila |
| Under 2.5 | 63.94% | 2.03 at Bet365 |
| Both Team To Score: No | 62.5% | |
| Half-time: Draw / Full-time: Ipswich Town | 21.64% | 5.5 at Bet365 |
Watford vs Ipswich Town Form
Watford and Ipswich Town's standings in the Championship
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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2
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84 | 46 | 23 | 15 | 8 | +33 |
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16
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57 | 46 | 14 | 15 | 17 | -12 |
Watford and Ipswich Town Last Matches
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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31 Jan 2026 - Championship
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20 Dec 2025 - Championship
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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7 Feb 2026 - Championship
3 Feb 2026 - Championship
24 Jan 2026 - Championship
10 Jan 2026 - FA Cup
29 Dec 2025 - Championship
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
21 Feb 2026 - Championship
13 Feb 2026 - FA Cup
7 Feb 2026 - Championship
31 Jan 2026 - Championship
24 Jan 2026 - Championship
20 Jan 2026 - Championship
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
31 Jan 2026 - Championship
20 Jan 2026 - Championship
17 Jan 2026 - Championship
10 Jan 2026 - FA Cup
1 Jan 2026 - Championship
20 Dec 2025 - Championship
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
21 Feb 2026 - Championship
13 Feb 2026 - FA Cup
7 Feb 2026 - Championship
24 Jan 2026 - Championship
29 Dec 2025 - Championship
26 Dec 2025 - Championship
Watford vs Ipswich Town Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
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67 %
33 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
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10 Apr 2024 - Championship
12 Dec 2023 - Championship
Watford against Ipswich Town Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Substitutes
N. Baxter
DefenderF. Mendy
J. Ngakia
T. Ince
E. Kayembe
E. Bove
P. Ekwah
M. Doumbia
V. Semedo
A. Palmer
DefenderB. Johnson
J. Cajuste
A. Mehmeti
K. McAteer
J. Taylor
ForwardG. Hirst
W. Burns
C. Akpom
Missing players
H. Kyprianou
P. Dwomoh
R. Vata
A. Young
C. Townsend
Most goals and assists
Watford
Ipswich Town
L. Kjerrumgaard
(10 Goals)
J. Clarke
(16 Goals)
I. Louza
(9 Assists)
A. Mehmeti
(7 Assists)
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M. Nunez
(7 Assists)
Watford - Ipswich Town Key Points
- Watford have seen seven of their last eight league games end with under 2.5 goals.
- Ipswich Town drew the previous matchup between these two sides 1-1 at home.
- Watford concedes 1 goal per game when playing at home.
- Watford have seen each of their last four home league games end with under 2.5 goals.
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Our Watford vs Ipswich Town Prediction
The two sides played out a drab 1-1 draw in their first meeting of the 2025-26 EFL Championship season, indicating another similar outcome in this one. From the looks of it, these two sides are inseparable.
Ipswich Town have lost two of their last three away league games and are not a team to be trusted to step up here. However, expect them to keep their opponents at arm's length. The visitors boast the third-best defensive record in the league this season. A low-scoring affair is on the cards. Our Watford vs Ipswich Town prediction: less than 2.5 goals.
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis Watford Ipswich Town
| Watford vs Ipswich Town | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watford wins | 3.2 | 3.25 | +1.6% |
| Draw | 3.3 | 3.3 | 0% |
| Ipswich Town wins | 2.3 | 2.37 | +3.0% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- Ipswich Town is most likely to win
- The odds for this bet have increased by 3.0% since opening
- The probability of this result was 43.5% and is now 42.2% (-1.3%)
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