Watford and Southampton are scheduled to meet in the next round of the Championship on Saturday, 30 August.
Will the hosts secure their second win at home in the league or will Southampton prove they're the better team on Saturday? Read our Watford vs Southampton prediction to learn more about this game, but remember to check more of our Championship predictions as well.
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Watford vs Southampton prediction: The Saints to get the points
Key Stats
- Watford have lost twice in their last four matches across the board.
- Both teams have scored in seven of the last 10 meetings between Watford and Southampton.
- We saw both teams score in the last three Watford's games.
Correct score prediction: Watford 1-2 Southampton
While both Watford and Southampton enter this game with four points from the three Championship rounds so far, Southampton have done better in the EFL Cup, notching a couple of wins there, while Watford lost to Norwich.
Furthermore, Southampton are arguably the better team of the two and they are one of the main candidates to secure promotion to the Premier League, so we an see them securing a close win on Saturday.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Southampton lightly favoured by the bookies
- HOME: 2/1 (3.00) – 33.30%
- DRAW: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.40%
- AWAY: 13/10 (2.30) – 43.50%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Looking at these Watford vs Southampton odds, we can conclude that the guests are the expected winners, but the hosts aren't without a chance either.
Considering both teams enter this game on even grounds when it comes to their Championship performances this season, that certainly makes sense.
In any case, if you liked our predictions for this game, remember to also check our betting tips for today.
Most recent H2Hs: Southampton with the advantage
In the last five meetings between these teams, we saw two Southampton wins and three draws. Things are similar if we look at their overall H2H as well: 20-14-14 in favour of Southampton.
England Championship 13/04/24
Southampton
Watford
England FA Cup 06/02/24
Southampton
Watford
England FA Cup 28/01/24
Watford
Southampton
England Championship 09/12/23
Watford
Southampton
England Premier League 13/03/22
Southampton
Watford
Watford preview: Looking for a big scalp
With one win, draw, and loss each in the first three rounds of the new Championship season, Watford have been inconsistent to start the season, especially since they also lost to Norwich at home in the EFL Cup. All in all, the expectations for Watford are to be a mid-table team and the way they started the season suggests these expectations are realistic.
When it comes to team news, Watford will be without Giorgi Chakvetadze, Pierre Dwomoh, Jack Grieves, Matthew Pollock, and Caleb Wiley through injuries, while Imran Louza is suspended.
Predicted lineup: Selvik (GK), Alleyne, Keben, Abankwah, Ngakia, Sissoko, Kyprianou, Kayembe, Bola, Kjerrumgaard & Irankunda
England Championship 03/05/25
D
Sheff Wed
1
Watford
1
England Championship 26/04/25
L
Blackburn
2
Watford
1
England Championship 21/04/25
L
Portsmouth
1
Watford
0
England Championship 18/04/25
L
Burnley
2
Watford
1
England Championship 12/04/25
L
West Brom
2
Watford
1
Southampton preview: Getting into rhythm
While Southampton have only won one of their first three games in the Championship so far, they also secured a couple of wins in the EFL Cup, so it seems that they are slowly finding their best form. The Saints are one of the main candidates for promotion and while they have been far from perfect so far, they have shown some glimpses of what they're capable of.
Meanwhile, Welington, James Bree, and William Smallbone are on Southampton's injury list at the moment.
Predicted lineup: Bazunu (GK), Harwood-Bellis, Wood, Stephens, Fraser, Downes, Charles, Manning, Robinson, Archer & Downs
England Premier League 10/05/25
D
Man City
0
Southampton
0
England Premier League 03/05/25
L
Leicester
2
Southampton
0
England Premier League 26/04/25
L
Fulham
2
Southampton
1
England Premier League 19/04/25
D
West Ham
1
Southampton
1
England Premier League 12/04/25
L
Aston Villa
3
Southampton
0
Player to watch: Jay Robinson
Given that he just turned 18 earlier this year, Robinson still can't be seen as a reliable contributor, but judging by what we've seen so far, he will get plenty of opportunities this season.
To his credit, Robinson already has one goal and one assist in the first three Championship appearances for the Saints in the Championship, so he will hope to keep his good form alive against Watford.