West Bromwich Albion vs Watford: match statistics
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West Bromwich Albion vs Watford: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
West Bromwich Albion plays Watford in Championship (England). The game is scheduled for September 5, 2026. Venue: The Hawthorns.
Recent form
West Bromwich Albion has 2 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.75 points per game. Watford has 1 win, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.25 points per game.
Scoring records
West Bromwich Albion scores 1.75 goals per game and allows 1.50. Watford scores 1.00 and allows 1.25. Games in this league average 2.94 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 100% of West Bromwich Albion's games and 75% of Watford's. The Over 2.5 rates are 75% and 25%, compared with league averages of 73% for BTTS and 67% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
West Bromwich Albion has the higher season xG average, 1.41 to 1.35 per game. West Bromwich Albion takes 11.8 shots per game, while Watford takes 12.8.
First-half and second-half trends
West Bromwich Albion leads at halftime in 0% of its games and scores 1.50 goals per game after halftime. Watford leads at halftime in 25% and scores 0.00 after halftime.
When the teams score
West Bromwich Albion's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (3 goals). For Watford, it is minutes 0-15 (2 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Championship games average 2.94 goals. Both teams score in 73% of games, and 67% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
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
| West Bromwich Albion | Watford | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 38% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.39 | 0.24 |
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.
West Bromwich Albion is 40% better for: last-5 form.
1.75 pts / game - West Bromwich Albion · 1.25 pts / game - Watford
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.
West Bromwich Albion is 75% better for: goals scored per game.
1.75 goals / game - West Bromwich Albion · 1 goals / game - Watford
Watford is 20% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.5 goals / game - West Bromwich Albion · 1.25 goals / game - Watford
West Bromwich Albion scores in 100% of games (4 of 4 meczów), while Watford keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 4 meczów).
Watford scores in 75% of games (3 of 4 meczów), while West Bromwich Albion keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 4 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 - West Bromwich Albion
Over / Under - Watford
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.
Watford is 25% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1 pts / game - West Bromwich Albion · 1.25 pts / game - Watford
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
West Bromwich Albion - second-half results
Allows 1.0 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Watford - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 25%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.75 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.3 | 1.5 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.3 | 1.3 |
| Average goals per game | 0.5 | 2.8 |
| 1 goal | 25% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 25% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 50% |
| Clean sheet | 75% | 25% |
| No goal | 75% | 0% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.25 | 0.75 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.3 |
| Average goals per game | 2.0 | 0.3 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 25% |
| 2 goals | 100% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 25% | 75% |
| No goal | 25% | 100% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -1 |
* 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 61-75 (3 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (2 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* 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
West Bromwich Albion
Watford
* 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
| West Bromwich Albion | Liga | Watford | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.25 | 2.94 | ▼ 2.25 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 100% | 73% | ▲ 75% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 75% | 67% | ▼ 25% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 18% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 25% | 79% | ▲ 100% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 79% | ▼ 25% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from West Bromwich Albion's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 1 loss against Watford. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
When do West Bromwich Albion and Watford play?
West Bromwich Albion face Watford on September 5, 2026 in Championship at The Hawthorns. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between West Bromwich Albion and Watford?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches West Bromwich Albion won 1, Watford won 1 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before West Bromwich Albion vs Watford?
West Bromwich Albion score 1.75 goals per game on average and Watford 1.00. The Championship average is 2.94 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 67% of games. Both teams score in 100% of West Bromwich Albion's matches and 75% of Watford's.
What form are West Bromwich Albion and Watford in?
Over the last 5 games West Bromwich Albion have a 2-1-1 record (1.75 points per game) and Watford 1-2-1 (1.25 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for West Bromwich Albion vs Watford?
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.