Watford vs Ipswich Town Prediction & Picks - Championship

England - Championship

Watford
2/24/26 14:45
Ipswich Town

Prediction:

 

Both teams to score

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 by Tyler Doty | in Soccer Picks

The 34th day of the Championship promises to be a thrilling one! There are a number of clashes at the top of the table, such as the match between Watford and Ipswich Town. Currently fourth in the league, Ipswich Town will need to put in a stellar performance if they are to overcome an opponent hoping to climb into the top six. To do so, the Tractor Boys must put an end to their current downward spiral. Kieran McKenna's side have won just one of their last five games and suffered two consecutive defeats on English soil, including a 5-3 loss at Wrexham last Saturday. Conceding an average of two goals during this period is the current problem for the Blue and Whites. They need to react to avoid falling further behind in second place!

Watford has finally got back on track in the Kingdom. After eight games without a win, Edward Still's men were back to smiling when they hosted Derby County on February 21. It was a 2-0 win for the Hornets, who are chasing a top-six finish. The black and yellows are looking to close the three-point gap on Wrexham, the last team in the second group of leaders. Are the home side capable of stepping up a gear in the league? We'll find out at the end of 90 minutes.

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Watford vs Ipswich Town Form

Table

Teams Pts P W D L GD
2 Ipswich Town
84 46 23 15 8 +33
16 Watford
57 46 14 15 17 -12

Watford and Ipswich Town Latest Matches

Watford
Watford Latest matches
D L D L D W
Victories

1/6 (17%)

Draw

3/6 (50%)

Defeats

2/6 (33%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

1.83 Total goals
33% BTTS
0.83 Goals scored
1 Goals conceded
17% Over 2.5
83% Under 2.5

Feb 21, 2026 - Championship

Watford
2 :  0
Derby County

Feb 14, 2026 - Championship

Preston North End
2 :  2
Watford

Feb 7, 2026 - Championship

Southampton
1 :  0
Watford

Feb 3, 2026 - Championship

Hull
0 :  0
Watford

Jan 31, 2026 - Championship

Watford
0 :  2
Swansea

Jan 24, 2026 - Championship

Blackburn
1 :  1
Watford
W W L D L W
Victories

3/6 (50%)

Draw

1/6 (17%)

Defeats

2/6 (33%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

2 Total goals
17% BTTS
1.17 Goals scored
0.83 Goals conceded
17% Over 2.5
83% Under 2.5

Feb 21, 2026 - Championship

Watford
2 :  0
Derby County

Jan 31, 2026 - Championship

Watford
0 :  2
Swansea

Jan 21, 2026 - Championship

Watford
1 :  1
Portsmouth

Jan 17, 2026 - Championship

Watford
0 :  2
Millwall

Jan 1, 2026 - Championship

Watford
3 :  0
Birmingham

Dec 20, 2025 - Championship

Watford
1 :  0
Stoke
W L D D L D
Victories

1/6 (17%)

Draw

3/6 (50%)

Defeats

2/6 (33%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

2.33 Total goals
50% BTTS
0.83 Goals scored
1.5 Goals conceded
33% Over 2.5
67% Under 2.5

Feb 14, 2026 - Championship

Preston North End
2 :  2
Watford

Feb 7, 2026 - Championship

Southampton
1 :  0
Watford

Feb 3, 2026 - Championship

Hull
0 :  0
Watford

Jan 24, 2026 - Championship

Blackburn
1 :  1
Watford

Jan 10, 2026 - FA Cup

Bristol City
5 :  1
Watford

Dec 29, 2025 - Championship

Norwich
0 :  1
Watford
Ipswich Town
Ipswich Town Latest matches
W L D W L L
Victories

2/6 (33%)

Draw

1/6 (17%)

Defeats

3/6 (50%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

3.33 Total goals
67% BTTS
1.5 Goals scored
1.83 Goals conceded
50% Over 2.5
50% Under 2.5

Feb 21, 2026 - Championship

Wrexham
5 :  3
Ipswich Town

Feb 13, 2026 - FA Cup

Wrexham
1 :  0
Ipswich Town

Feb 7, 2026 - Championship

Derby County
1 :  2
Ipswich Town

Jan 31, 2026 - Championship

Ipswich Town
1 :  1
Preston North End

Jan 24, 2026 - Championship

Sheffield United
3 :  1
Ipswich Town

Jan 20, 2026 - Championship

Ipswich Town
2 :  0
Bristol City
W W W W W D
Victories

5/6 (83%)

Draw

1/6 (17%)

Defeats

0/6 (0%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

2.83 Total goals
67% BTTS
2.17 Goals scored
0.67 Goals conceded
67% Over 2.5
33% Under 2.5

Jan 31, 2026 - Championship

Ipswich Town
1 :  1
Preston North End

Jan 20, 2026 - Championship

Ipswich Town
2 :  0
Bristol City

Jan 17, 2026 - Championship

Ipswich Town
3 :  0
Blackburn

Jan 10, 2026 - FA Cup

Ipswich Town
2 :  1
Blackpool

Jan 1, 2026 - Championship

Ipswich Town
2 :  1
Oxford United

Dec 20, 2025 - Championship

Ipswich Town
3 :  1
Sheffield Wednesday
D W L W L L
Victories

2/6 (33%)

Draw

1/6 (17%)

Defeats

3/6 (50%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

3 Total goals
50% BTTS
1.33 Goals scored
1.67 Goals conceded
50% Over 2.5
50% Under 2.5

Feb 21, 2026 - Championship

Wrexham
5 :  3
Ipswich Town

Feb 13, 2026 - FA Cup

Wrexham
1 :  0
Ipswich Town

Feb 7, 2026 - Championship

Derby County
1 :  2
Ipswich Town

Jan 24, 2026 - Championship

Sheffield United
3 :  1
Ipswich Town

Dec 29, 2025 - Championship

Coventry City
0 :  2
Ipswich Town

Dec 26, 2025 - Championship

Millwall
0 :  0
Ipswich Town

Watford against Ipswich Town : Head to Head (H2H)

Watford

0 %

Draw

67 %

Ipswich Town

33 %

Average stats (last H2H results)

1.67
Total goals
66.67%
BTTS
0.67
Goals scored
1
Goals conceded
33.33%
Over 2.5
66.67%
Under 2.5

Nov 4, 2025 - Championship

Ipswich Town
1 :  1
Watford

Apr 10, 2024 - Championship

Ipswich Town
0 :  0
Watford

Dec 12, 2023 - Championship

Watford
1 :  2
Ipswich Town

Watford against Ipswich Town Lineups: Starting 11

Watford

Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1

1
E. Selvik
25
J. Abankwah
29
J. Petris
6
M. Pollock
21
S. Mfuni
23
N. Mendy
10
I. Louza
66
N. Irankunda
8
G. Chakvetadze
16
M. Bola
9
L. Kjerrumgaard
31
I. Azon Monzon
47
J. Clarke
32
M. Nunez
8
S. Egeli
6
D. Neil
5
A. Matusiwa
24
J. Greaves
4
C. Kipre
26
D. O'Shea
19
D. Furlong
28
C. Walton

Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1

Ipswich Town

Substitutes

Watford
Watford
Goalkeeper

N. Baxter

Defender

F. Mendy

J. Ngakia

J. Petris 46'

Midfielder

T. Ince

J. Abankwah 73'

E. Kayembe

E. Bove

G. Chakvetadze 46'

P. Ekwah

I. Louza 80'

Forward

M. Doumbia

L. Kjerrumgaard 59'

V. Semedo

Ipswich Town
Ipswich Town
Goalkeeper

A. Palmer

Defender

B. Johnson

J. Clarke 89'

Midfielder

J. Cajuste

D. Neil 66'

A. Mehmeti

M. Nunez 74'

K. McAteer

J. Taylor

Forward

G. Hirst

I. Azon Monzon 74'

W. Burns

S. Egeli 66'

C. Akpom

Missing players

Watford
Watford
Midfielder

H. Kyprianou

P. Dwomoh

R. Vata

Ipswich Town
Ipswich Town
Defender

A. Young

C. Townsend

Most goals and assists

CD Huachipato Watford
CD Huachipato Ipswich Town
Top Goalscorer
Denmark L. Kjerrumgaard (10 Goals)
Top Goalscorer
England J. Clarke (16 Goals)
Best assists
Morocco I. Louza (9 Assists)
Best assists
Albania A. Mehmeti (7 Assists) , 
Chile M. Nunez (7 Assists)

Watford - Ipswich Town Key Points

  1. Watford won their last home game.
  2. Watford have scored an average of 2 goals in their last 2 games.
  3. Ipswich Town have lost their last 2 away games.
  4. Ipswich Town haven't lost to Watford in 11 years and 5 games.
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Our Watford vs Ipswich Town Prediction

Watford will try to break a long streak of unsuccessful games against Ipswich Town. It's hard to say whether last weekend's victory will be a turning point, but the Hornets have prepared well to host a team at the top of the table. One thing is certain: it will be an exciting match between two title contenders.

Our prediction for Watford vs. Ipswich Town: both teams to score!

Prediction:

 

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