In this article, we have given our Watford vs Leeds prediction, odds & betting tips ahead of their Championship clash at Vicarage Road on Tuesday night. At the time of writing, the hosts are in 10th place on 42 points after 31 games played, while the visitors are in first spot on 66 points after the same number of matches.
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Watford vs Leeds prediction: Whites victory at Vicarage Road?
Key stats
- Watford are winless in four games, losing three.
- Leeds are unbeaten in four Championship matches, winning three.
- Leeds are also unbeaten in five H2Hs, winning four.
Correct score prediction: Watford 1-2 Leeds
Given the form of both teams and their positions in the table, Leeds should be expected to take home all three points. Watford will be tough challengers though, having earned a good point at Sunderland last time out.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Leeds heavily fancied
- HOME: 5/1 (6.0) – 16.7%
- DRAW: 16/5 (4.2) – 23.8%
- AWAY: 1/2 (1.5) – 66.7%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The implied probabilities show that Leeds are hugely favoured to win the game, with a draw the next likely result. A Watford victory is given less than a 17% chance.
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Most recent H2Hs: Leeds dominant
The last five H2Hs show that Leeds have been dominant in this fixture. They are unbeaten in them, and have won four times.
England Championship 22/10/24
Leeds
Watford
England Championship 29/03/24
Watford
Leeds
England Championship 23/09/23
Leeds
Watford
England Premier League 09/04/22
Watford
Leeds
England Premier League 02/10/21
Leeds
Watford
Watford preview: Hornets have lost their sting
Watford are trying to rekindle some form having not tasted victory in their last four games. They will find it hard to get anything against in-form Leeds, but will take some confidence from their impressive result at Sunderland last time out.
Predicted Lineup: Selvik (GK), Larouci, Pollock, Abankwah, Andrews, Dele-Bashiru, Louza, Chakvetadze, Kayembe, Sissiko & Doumbia
England Championship 12/04/25
L
West Brom
2
Watford
1
England Championship 08/04/25
W
Hull
0
Watford
1
England Championship 05/04/25
L
Bristol City
2
Watford
1
England Championship 29/03/25
D
Plymouth
0
Watford
0
England Championship 15/03/25
L
Oxford Utd
1
Watford
0
Leeds preview: Whites want to cement top spot
Leeds will want to keep hold of top spot in what is proving to be an exciting title race. The Whites should be confident given their recent league form, despite losing at home to Millwall in the FA Cup last time out.
Predicted Lineup: Meslier (GK), Firpo, Ampadu, Rodon, Bogle, Gruev, Tanaka, Solomon, Aaronsen, James & Piroe
England Championship 12/04/25
W
Preston
1
Leeds
2
England Championship 08/04/25
W
Middlesbrough
0
Leeds
1
England Championship 05/04/25
D
Luton
1
Leeds
1
England Championship 29/03/25
D
Swansea
2
Leeds
2
England Championship 15/03/25
D
QPR
2
Leeds
2