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Watford

ChampionshipSeason 2026/2027Alessio DionisiNo. 20Data current as of October 18, 2026
Form (recent games)
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Watford 2026/2027: season in numbers

Watford in Championship

Watford plays in Championship (England) during the 2026/2027 season. Watford is No. 20 in the standings. Next game: Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Form and record

Watford has 3 wins, 2 draws and 6 losses, averaging 1.00 points per game. Over the last five games, the team has 1 win, 0 draws and 4 losses, worth 0.60 points per game.

Goals and clean sheets

Watford scores 0.91 goals per game and allows 1.73. The team keeps a clean sheet in 9% of games and fails to score in 36%.

BTTS / Over / Under

Both teams score in 55% of Watford's games. 45% finish with at least three goals and 18% with at least four. Those games average 2.64 total goals.

Goal patterns

Over 2.5 + BTTS appeared in 36% of games. The team scored in both halves in 0% of games. Last five: BTTS 40%, Over 2.5 60%.

Halves and minutes

Watford scores 0.36 goals in the first half and 0.55 in the second half. Most goals come in minutes 76-90 (4 goals).

xG and playing style

Watford averages 1.41 xG and 1.72 xGA per game. The team takes 13.0 shots, puts 4.4 on target and averages 47% possession.

Key statistical indicators

Watford's xG differential is -0.31 per game. Its points-per-game average over the last five differs from the season mark by -0.40. This is historical team context, not a prediction of the next result.

Season overview

1.00Points per game11 pts
0.91Goals scored / game
1.73Goals allowed / game
45%Over 2.5 goals
55%Both teams scored
9%Clean sheets
36%Games without a goal

Record

Wins, draws and losses overall, at home and away.

Season result split
27% W18% D55% L
-9
Goal difference
1.00
PPG (season)
0.60
PPG (last 5)

Goals

Team goal production compared with league averages and goal-count distribution.

How often they score at least...

1 goal64%
2 goals27%
3 goals0%
4 goals0%

How often they concede at least...

1 goal91%
2 goals36%
3 goals18%
4 goals18%

Goal lines (Over/Under)

See how often this team's games clear each goal line, including first-half and second-half results.

Halves

Goal before half-time91%League average: 77%
Min. 2 goals before half-time55%League average: 38%
Min. 3 goals before half-time18%League average: 17%
Goal after half-time55%League average: 79%
Min. 2 goals after half-time36%League average: 47%
Min. 3 goals after half-time0%League average: 18%

Goal patterns

Scoring patterns from this team's games, plus a closer look at the last five.

Combinations (season)

BTTS at half-time18%
BTTS in both halves0%
Scored in both halves0%
Min. 3 goals and BTTS36%
Min. 3 goals without BTTS9%

Game halves

First and second half points, goals, clean sheets, half-time state and last-five split.

Half-time state

9% W27% D64% L
leading / drawing / trailing

Second-half results

18% W64% D18% L
6
Half-time points
0.55
PPG (1st half)
-11
Goal difference
13
Second-half points
1.18
PPG (2nd half)

Goals and clean sheets by half

Scored before half-time0.36
Conceded before half-time1.36
Scored after half-time0.55
Conceded after half-time0.36
Clean sheet before half-time18%
Clean sheet after half-time64%
No goal before half-time73%
No goal after half-time64%
Last 5 games - details
1st half2nd half
PPG (season)0.201.20
Goals scored / game0.00.8
Goals allowed / game1.80.6
Average goals per game1.81.4
Min. 1 goal80%80%
Min. 2 goals40%60%
Min. 3 goals40%0%
Clean sheets20%40%
Games without a goal100%40%
Goal difference-9+1
1st half (Last 5): 0% leading - 20% drawing - 80% trailing - BTTS HT (last 5) 0%
2nd half (Last 5): 20% won - 60% drawing - 20% lost

Goals by minute

The parts of a game in which this team scores and allows the most goals.

Watford
ScoredConceded
2
4
0-15
2
5
16-30
0
6
31-45
1
2
46-60
1
0
61-75
4
2
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (4 goals). Allows the most goals in minutes 31-45 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Advanced stats

Shots, finishing, possession and expected goals (xG).

Attacking profile

Style: Balanced
34%
Shot accuracy
shots on target
0.11
Chance quality
xG per shot
0.21
Finishing
goals per shot on target

xG per shot around 0.08 means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances.

Key statistical indicators

A combined view of xG, efficiency, form and patterns from completed games.

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.31
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
-0.51
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
+3.8 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.50
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
-0.01
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
63%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
120%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
-0.40
Lead holding
Leads at halftime in 9% of games and wins 27%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
300%
Defense after halftime
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
-1.0
Late goals
40% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 0% come in the first quarter-hour.
40%

* All indicators are calculated only from season statistics. They are not NoFluffPicks model predictions.

Squad

Players with verified appearances in this competition season.

Form across the last 5, 6 and 10 matches

Compare the team's latest matches across all competitions. The 5-match window reacts fastest to change, while 10 matches show the broader trend.

Corners

See how often the team wins corners, concedes them and crosses the main total-corners lines.

Overall

11 matches
3.6
Corners won per match
5.8
Corners conceded per match
9.5
Total corners per match
45.5%
Over 8.5 corners
36.4%
Over 9.5 corners
36.4%
Over 10.5 corners

Home

6 matches
4.0
Corners won per match
6.0
Corners conceded per match
10.0
Total corners per match
50.0%
Over 8.5 corners
50.0%
Over 9.5 corners
50.0%
Over 10.5 corners

Away

5 matches
3.2
Corners won per match
5.6
Corners conceded per match
8.8
Total corners per match
40.0%
Over 8.5 corners
20.0%
Over 9.5 corners
20.0%
Over 10.5 corners

Cards and discipline

Compare the team's cards with its opponents' cards, including how often either side receives a red card.

Overall

11 matches
2.7
Team cards per match
2.1
Opponent cards per match
4.8
Total cards per match
72.7%
Over 3.5
45.5%
Over 4.5
0.0%
Red cards

Home

6 matches
2.3
Team cards per match
2.2
Opponent cards per match
4.5
Total cards per match
66.7%
Over 3.5
33.3%
Over 4.5
0.0%
Red cards

Away

5 matches
3.2
Team cards per match
2.0
Opponent cards per match
5.2
Total cards per match
80.0%
Over 3.5
60.0%
Over 4.5
0.0%
Red cards

Strength of recent opponents

Recent results make more sense when you also know how strong the opponents have been.

1.35
Opponents' average PPG
12.2
Opponents' average position
Average difficulty

Over its last 10 games, Watford faced opponents averaging 1.35 points per game and an average standings position of No. 12.2 in a 24-team league. Compared with the league average, that was a average difficulty schedule.

Recent games

Upcoming games

Round 12
Wolverhampton Wanderers
Watford
Round 13
Norwich City
Watford
Round 14
Watford
Lincoln City
Round 15
Watford
Middlesbrough
Round 16
Sheffield United
Watford
Round 17
Watford
Blackburn Rovers
Round 18
Derby County
Watford
Round 19
Watford
Millwall
Round 20
Birmingham City
Watford
Round 21
Queens Park Rangers
Watford

FAQ

What is Watford's recent form?

Watford has 1 win, 0 draws and 4 losses over the last five games. The team averages 1.00 points per game this season.

Where is Watford in the Championship standings?

Watford is No. 20 with 11 points.

How many goals does Watford score per game?

Watford scores 0.91 goals per game and allows 1.73. These averages show the team's attacking and defensive record this season.

How often do Watford's games have BTTS or Over 2.5 goals?

Both teams score in 55% of Watford's games, while 45% finish with at least three goals. Watford keeps a clean sheet in 9% of games.

Who does Watford play next?

Watford's next game is Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. Watford on October 24, 2026. Pre-game stats and the full schedule are further down this page.

Where can I find Watford stats and betting picks?

This page covers Watford's form, home and away records, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. Betting picks and full analysis for upcoming games are available in the NoFluffPicks app.