Watford vs Leicester City: match statistics
Watford holds a clear advantage as the home team with a 53% win rate at home and a positive goal difference of +9 in home matches. Leicester City is in 19th place in the table with very poor away form – only 21% wins away and a negative goal difference of -7. The hosts score an average of 1.53 goals per home match with an xG of 1.69, while Leicester concedes an average of 1.68 goals away with an xG Against of 1.7, confirming their defensive issues. The form in the last five matches also favors Watford (1.4 points per match vs 1.0 for Leicester). Considering all statistics, especially the home side's dominance at home and Leicester's away crisis, the most likely outcome is a Watford win, although a draw remains a realistic option due to both teams' inconsistent form.
Watford vs Leicester City: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Watford played against Leicester City in Championship (England). The game was played on March 21, 2026. Final score: 0:0.
Recent form
Watford has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Leicester City has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Watford scores 1.32 goals per game and allows 1.21. Leicester City scores 1.34 and allows 1.58. Games in this league average 2.58 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 63% of Watford's games and 76% of Leicester City's. The Over 2.5 rates are 47% and 61%, compared with league averages of 56% for BTTS and 50% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Watford has the higher season xG average, 1.51 to 1.30 per game. Watford takes 14.1 shots per game, while Leicester City takes 11.6.
First-half and second-half trends
Watford leads at halftime in 21% of its games and scores 0.74 goals per game after halftime. Leicester City leads at halftime in 37% and scores 0.58 after halftime.
When the teams score
Watford's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (13 goals). For Leicester City, it is minutes 0-15 (13 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Championship games average 2.58 goals. Both teams score in 56% of games, and 50% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Watford holds a clear advantage as the home team with a 53% win rate at home and a positive goal difference of +9 in home matches. Leicester City is in 19th place in the table with very poor away form – only 21% wins away and a negative goal difference of -7. The hosts score an average of 1.53 goals per home match with an xG of 1.69, while Leicester concedes an average of 1.68 goals away with an xG Against of 1.7, confirming their defensive issues. The form in the last five matches also favors Watford (1.4 points per match vs 1.0 for Leicester). Considering all statistics, especially the home side's dominance at home and Leicester's away crisis, the most likely outcome is a Watford win, although a draw remains a realistic option due to both teams' inconsistent form.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Watford | Leicester City | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.29 | 0.37 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Watford is 40% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / game - Watford · 1 pts / game - Leicester City
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Watford is 31% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.21 goals / game - Watford · 1.58 goals / game - Leicester City
Watford scores in 76% of games (29 of 38 meczów), while Leicester City keeps a clean sheet in 11% (4 of 38 meczów).
Leicester City scores in 84% of games (32 of 38 meczów), while Watford keeps a clean sheet in 16% (6 of 38 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Watford
Over / Under - Leicester City
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Leicester City is 23% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.11 pts / game - Watford · 1.37 pts / game - Leicester City
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Watford - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 21% of games and wins 37%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Leicester City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 37% of games and wins 29%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 100% |
| Goal difference | +3 | -5 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (13 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (13 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (14). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
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* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Championship).
Teams vs league
| Watford | Liga | Leicester City | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.53 | 2.58 | ▲ 2.92 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 63% | 56% | ▲ 76% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 47% | 50% | ▲ 61% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 16% | 25% | ▼ 11% |
| Goal before half-time | • 71% | 71% | ▲ 87% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 79% | 77% | ▲ 82% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Watford's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Leicester City. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Watford vs Leicester City?
The Championship match finished Watford 0:0 Leicester City. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Watford vs Leicester City?
Watford score 1.32 goals per game on average and Leicester City 1.34. The Championship average is 2.58 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 50% of games. Both teams score in 63% of Watford's matches and 76% of Leicester City's.
What form are Watford and Leicester City in?
Over the last 5 games Watford have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Leicester City 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Watford vs Leicester City?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.