Watford vs Ipswich Town: match statistics
Watford displays solid home form with 53% wins and an impressive +9 goal difference at their own stadium. The hosts score an average of 1.53 goals with an xG of 1.74, indicating efficiency beyond the statistical expected value. Ipswich Town, despite a higher table position, struggles on the road – with only 33% wins and a high 40% loss rate in away matches. The recent form of both teams is poor (1 point per match each in the last 5 games); however, Watford's advantage on home turf and Ipswich's away weakness tip the scales in favor of the hosts. We expect a close match with a slight edge for Watford, with a draw also remaining a realistic scenario due to the similar form of both teams in recent weeks.
Watford vs Ipswich Town: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Watford played Ipswich Town in Championship (England). The match was played on 24 February 2026. Final score: 0:2.
Current form
Watford: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match. Ipswich Town: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Watford scores 1.30 and concedes 1.15 goals per match. Ipswich Town scores 1.74 and concedes 1.10. League average: 2.58 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Watford 61%, Ipswich Town 61%. Over 2.5: Watford 45%, Ipswich Town 55%. League level: BTTS 56%, Over 2.5 51%.
xG, shots and style
Ipswich Town has higher xG: 1.69 vs 1.51. Watford: 14.1 shots per match, Ipswich Town: 15.5.
Match halves
Watford: half-time lead 21%, second-half goals 0.73. Ipswich Town: half-time lead 39%, second-half goals 1.06.
Goals by minute
Watford: 31-45+ (10 goals). Ipswich Town: 76-90+ (15 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Championship: 2.58 goals per match, BTTS 56%, Over 2.5 51%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-0. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 100%.
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 displays solid home form with 53% wins and an impressive +9 goal difference at their own stadium. The hosts score an average of 1.53 goals with an xG of 1.74, indicating efficiency beyond the statistical expected value. Ipswich Town, despite a higher table position, struggles on the road – with only 33% wins and a high 40% loss rate in away matches. The recent form of both teams is poor (1 point per match each in the last 5 games); however, Watford's advantage on home turf and Ipswich's away weakness tip the scales in favor of the hosts. We expect a close match with a slight edge for Watford, with a draw also remaining a realistic scenario due to the similar form of both teams in recent weeks.
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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 | Ipswich Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.28 | 0.34 |
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.
Ipswich Town is 40% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / match - Watford · 1.4 pts / match - Ipswich Town
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.
Ipswich Town is 34% better for: goals scored per match.
1.3 goals / match - Watford · 1.74 goals / match - Ipswich Town
Ipswich Town is 5% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.15 goals / match - Watford · 1.1 goals / match - Ipswich Town
Watford scores in 76% of matches (25 of 33 matches), while Ipswich Town keeps a clean sheet in 32% (10 of 31 matches).
Ipswich Town scores in 87% of matches (27 of 31 matches), while Watford keeps a clean sheet in 18% (6 of 33 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 - Ipswich Town
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.
Ipswich Town is 41% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.12 pts / match - Watford · 1.58 pts / match - Ipswich Town
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Watford - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 21% of matches and wins 36%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Ipswich Town - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 39% of matches and wins 48%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.1 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 0.4 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.6 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 0% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -1 |
* 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 31-45 (10 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (15 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +11 - 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
Ipswich Town
* 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 | Ipswich Town | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.45 | 2.58 | ▲ 2.84 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 61% | 56% | ▲ 61% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 45% | 51% | ▲ 55% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 18% | 25% | ▲ 32% |
| Goal before half-time | • 70% | 71% | • 71% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 76% | 78% | • 77% |
^ 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
Previous meeting: Watford 0 - 1 - 0 Ipswich Town. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Watford vs Ipswich Town?
The Championship match finished Watford 0:2 Ipswich Town. 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 Ipswich Town?
Watford score 1.30 goals per game on average and Ipswich Town 1.74. The Championship average is 2.58 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 51% of games. Both teams score in 61% of Watford's matches and 61% of Ipswich Town's.
What form are Watford and Ipswich Town in?
Over the last 5 games Watford have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Ipswich Town 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Watford vs Ipswich Town?
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.