Watford vs Charlton Athletic: match statistics
Watford vs Charlton Athletic: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Watford played Charlton Athletic in Championship (England). The match was played on 17 October 2026. Venue: Vicarage Road. Final score: 2:0.
Current form
Watford: 1-0-4, 0.60 points/match. Charlton Athletic: 0-4-1, 0.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Watford scores 0.80 and concedes 1.90 goals per match. Charlton Athletic scores 1.00 and concedes 1.30. League average: 2.93 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Watford 60%, Charlton Athletic 60%. Over 2.5: Watford 50%, Charlton Athletic 50%. League level: BTTS 66%, Over 2.5 63%.
xG, shots and style
Watford has higher xG: 1.32 vs 1.11. Watford: 12.1 shots per match, Charlton Athletic: 9.8.
Match halves
Watford: half-time lead 10%, second-half goals 0.40. Charlton Athletic: half-time lead 10%, second-half goals 0.70.
Goals by minute
Watford: 76-90+ (3 goals). Charlton Athletic: 46-60 (3 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Championship: 2.93 goals per match, BTTS 66%, Over 2.5 63%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-1. Average goals 1.50, BTTS 50%.
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
Although Watford sit 20th and Charlton Athletic 12th, the home and away statistics give the hosts a slight edge. Watford create chances at home worth an average xG of 1.45, while Charlton average 0.85 away from home; the hosts also record more shots on target per game: 4.2 compared with 3. Charlton’s defence concedes an average xG of 2.29 away from home and lets in 2.25 goals, giving Watford a chance to get back on track after scoring just 3 goals in their last 5 matches. Both teams have taken only 3 points from their last 5 games, so recent form offers neither side a clear advantage. The risk remains considerable, as Watford have lost 4 of those 5 matches and concede an average of 1.8 goals at home. However, Charlton’s weakness away from home supports backing the hosts.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
The strongest case for BTTS - No is Watford’s defensive record at home: they concede an average of 0.4 goals and keep a clean sheet in 60% of matches. Charlton score an average of 1.0 goals away from home, but have managed just 0.4 goals per match across their last five fixtures, increasing the risk that they fail to score this time. On the other hand, the visitors concede an average of 2.25 goals away from home and have yet to keep a clean sheet on the road, so a Watford goal is a realistic possibility. Although the season-long rate of matches in which both teams score stands at 40% for Watford and 75% for Charlton, it has fallen to 40% for both teams across their last five matches. A goal from only one side is therefore more likely. BTTS - No means that at least one team does not score; it does not necessarily mean a 0-0 draw.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
The strongest pick is Under 3.5 goals: all of Watford’s home matches so far have finished below this line, while this has been the case in 50% of Charlton’s away matches. Charlton concede an average of 2.25 goals away from home and allow opponents chances worth 2.29 xG, giving Watford a chance to score despite averaging just 0.8 goals at home. On the other hand, the hosts concede only 0.4 goals per home match and keep a clean sheet in 60% of games, which limits Charlton’s projected output. Across their last five matches, the teams have averaged 0.6 and 0.4 goals scored respectively, so even with the visitors’ weaker defence, the projected total of 2.35 goals points more clearly to Under 3.5 than Under 2.5.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
A draw at half-time is the most likely outcome, as Watford were level at the break in 4 of their 5 home matches and scored an average of just 0.2 goals before half-time in those games. However, Charlton concede an average of 1.5 goals in the first half away from home, so a Watford lead at the break cannot be ruled out. Watford’s home record in second halves supports a home win after the interval: they score an average of 0.6 goals and have conceded none, compared with Charlton’s average of 0.75 goals conceded in second halves on the road. Across full matches, Charlton concede an average of 2.25 goals away from home, while their opponents create chances worth an average of 2.29 xG, increasing the home side’s chances of settling the match after half-time. The X/1 HT/FT pick nevertheless carries some risk, as Watford have been trailing at half-time in each of their last 5 matches overall; their advantage in this scenario is therefore moderate.
View first-half and second-half statisticsHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Watford | Charlton Athletic | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 31% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.21 | 0.33 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Charlton Athletic is 33% better for: last-5 form.
0.6 pts / match - Watford · 0.8 pts / match - Charlton Athletic
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.
Charlton Athletic is 25% better for: goals scored per match.
0.8 goals / match - Watford · 1 goals / match - Charlton Athletic
Charlton Athletic is 46% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.9 goals / match - Watford · 1.3 goals / match - Charlton Athletic
Watford scores in 60% of matches (6 of 10 matches), while Charlton Athletic keeps a clean sheet in 30% (3 of 10 matches).
Charlton Athletic scores in 70% of matches (7 of 10 matches), while Watford keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 10 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Watford
Over / Under - Charlton Athletic
1st half
2nd half
Match 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.
Charlton Athletic is 60% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.5 pts / match - Watford · 0.8 pts / match - Charlton Athletic
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Watford - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 10% of matches and wins 20%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Charlton Athletic - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 10% of matches and wins 30%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.00 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 2.0 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 2.0 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 0% | 40% |
| No goal | 100% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -10 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.60 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -2 | 0 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (3 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (3 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Watford
Charlton Athletic
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 | Charlton Athletic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.70 | 2.93 | ▼ 2.30 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 60% | 66% | ▼ 60% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 50% | 63% | ▼ 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 20% | ▲ 30% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 100% | 78% | ▼ 60% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 50% | 79% | ▼ 60% |
^ 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.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (2): Watford 0 - 1 - 1 Charlton Athletic. Average goals 1.50, both teams scored in 50% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Watford vs Charlton Athletic?
The Championship match finished Watford 2:0 Charlton Athletic. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Watford and Charlton Athletic?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Watford won 0, Charlton Athletic won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 1.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Watford vs Charlton Athletic?
Watford score 0.80 goals per game on average and Charlton Athletic 1.00. The Championship average is 2.93 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 63% of games. Both teams score in 60% of Watford's matches and 60% of Charlton Athletic's.
What form are Watford and Charlton Athletic in?
Over the last 5 games Watford have a 1-0-4 record (0.60 points per game) and Charlton Athletic 0-4-1 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Watford vs Charlton Athletic?
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.