Championship
West Bromwich Albion vs Watford
Sat, 05 Sep 2026 - 15:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: The Hawthorns
West Bromwich Albion vs Watford Prediction & Stats - Championship 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. West Bromwich Albion vs Watford carries real history into this round of the Championship.
The two sides meet on 05/09 (Saturday) at The Hawthorns, 15:00 (UK time).
Read the West Bromwich Albion vs Watford prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on West Bromwich Albion vs Watford
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the West Bromwich Albion vs Watford call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Double Chance: West Bromwich Albion or Draw
Last updated on 05-09-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes West Bromwich Albion the side to beat, with roughly 50% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all Championship odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
West Bromwich Albion Preview
West Bromwich Albion reach this fixture 3 match into their Championship. Here is where The Baggies stand:
In this competition
2 won, 0 drawn, 1 lost
2 points per game
6 scored, at 2 a game
5 conceded, at 1.67 a game
The Baggies, season-wide
3 won, 1 drawn, 2 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Isaac Price, 2 goals
Most assists: Jimmy Jay Morgan, 2 assists
Recent results — West Bromwich Albion
02/09/2026 14:45
29/08/2026 07:30
26/08/2026 14:45
23/08/2026 07:00
15/08/2026 10:00
Watford: how they are travelling
Watford come in 4 matches into their Championship.
Here is what The Hornets have produced:
In this competition
1 won, 2 drawn, 1 lost
1.25 points per game
4 scored, at 1 a game
5 conceded, at 1.25 a game
The Hornets, season-wide
2 won, 2 drawn, 2 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Amin Nabizada, 2 goals
Most assists: Amin Nabizada, 1 assists
Recent results — The Hornets
01/09/2026 14:45
29/08/2026 10:00
25/08/2026 14:45
22/08/2026 10:00
16/08/2026 08:30
The head-to-head favours Watford
Watford have generally come out ahead of The Baggies in their recent meetings.
From 16 match(es):
Watford: 6 win(s)
West Bromwich Albion: 4 win(s)
Drawn: 6
That trend is worth factoring into the West Bromwich Albion vs Watford prediction.
Form comparison West Bromwich Albion vs Watford
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
West Bromwich Albion
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
L
W
W
|
1.75 |
| Home |
D
W
|
2 |
| Away |
L
W
|
1.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Goals | 3.25 | 3 | 3.5 |
| Scored | 1.75 | 2 | 1.5 |
| Conceded | 1.5 | 1 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.41 | 1.61 | 1.21 |
|
xGA
|
1.36 | 0.84 | 1.89 |
Away Team
Watford
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
D
D
W
|
1.25 |
| Home |
D
W
|
2 |
| Away |
L
D
|
0.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 25% | 50% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.25 | 2.5 | 2 |
| Scored | 1 | 1.5 | 0.5 |
| Conceded | 1.25 | 1 | 1.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 75% | 100% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 0% | 50% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.35 | 1.52 | 1.19 |
|
xGA
|
1.6 | 1.53 | 1.67 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Under 2.5
West Bromwich Albion and Watford have shown a preference for defensive football this season, often avoiding risky attacks.
With both teams likely to play carefully, we see under 2.5 goals as the best value bet for this match.
👉 Prediction: Watford to Win the 1st Half
Watford travels to The Hawthorns and is looking to take home all three points. Despite being the away side, they are expected to dominate the first half.
With West Bromwich Albion struggling, this is the perfect chance for Watford to take control and grab a first-half lead. That’s why our betting tip is Watford to win the first half.
Fixture information - West Bromwich Albion vs Watford
Match: West Bromwich Albion vs Watford
Competition: Championship
Date: Saturday, 05/09/2026
Kick-off: 15:00 (UK time)
Venue: The Hawthorns
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Stats
The statistics for West Brom vs Watford that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.5
League: 2.94
Both Teams to Score
75%
League: 73%
Over 1.5+
100%
League: 85%
Over 2.5+
25%
League: 67%
Cards
3
League: 3.71
Corners
8.5
League: 10.44
Home Team
West Bromwich Albion
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
L
W
W
|
1.75 |
| Home |
D
W
|
2 |
| Away |
L
W
|
1.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Goals | 3.25 | 3 | 3.5 |
| Scored | 1.75 | 2 | 1.5 |
| Conceded | 1.5 | 1 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.41 | 1.61 | 1.21 |
|
xGA
|
1.36 | 0.84 | 1.89 |
Away Team
Watford
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
D
D
W
|
1.25 |
| Home |
D
W
|
2 |
| Away |
L
D
|
0.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 25% | 50% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.25 | 2.5 | 2 |
| Scored | 1 | 1.5 | 0.5 |
| Conceded | 1.25 | 1 | 1.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 75% | 100% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 0% | 50% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.35 | 1.52 | 1.19 |
|
xGA
|
1.6 | 1.53 | 1.67 |
Corners
10.5 / Match
+12% Corners / Match
Watford received +12% more corners than West Bromwich Albion in the Championship
11.75 / Match
Charlton Athletic
(8)
Middlesbrough
(6)
Burnley
(3)
Norwich City
(2)(3)
Swansea City
(3)
West Ham
(3)
Wrexham
(4)
Southampton
Cards
1.25 / Match
+160% Cards / Match
Watford received +160% more cards than West Bromwich Albion in the Championship
3.25 / Match
Charlton Athletic
(1)
Middlesbrough
(1)
Burnley
(1)
Norwich City
(2)(4)
Swansea City
(3)
West Ham
(0)
Wrexham
(6)
Southampton
Goals Scored
1.75 / Match
+75%
West Bromwich Albion is +75% better in terms of goals scored
1 / Match
Charlton Athletic
(1)
Middlesbrough
(1)
Burnley
(3)
Norwich City
(2)(0)
Swansea City
(1)
West Ham
(1)
Wrexham
(2)
Southampton
Goals Conceded
1.5 / Match
+17%
West Bromwich Albion condeded +17% more goals than Watford
1.25 / Match
Charlton Athletic
(1)
Middlesbrough
(3)
Burnley
(1)
Norwich City
(1)(2)
Swansea City
(1)
West Ham
(1)
Wrexham
(1)
Southampton
Championship Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Swansea City
|
4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 10 | 2.5 |
| 2 |
Queens Park Rangers
|
4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 2.5 |
| 3 |
Charlton Athletic
|
4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 2.5 |
| 4 |
Southampton
|
4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 1.75 |
| 5 |
Wolverhampton
|
4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 1.75 |
| 6 |
Middlesbrough
|
4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 1.75 |
| 7 |
Bristol City
|
4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 1.75 |
| 8 |
West Bromwich Albion
|
4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 1.75 |
| 9 |
Birmingham City
|
4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 1.5 |
| 10 |
Sheffield United
|
4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 1.5 |
| 11 |
Millwall
|
4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 8 | -2 | 6 | 1.5 |
| 12 |
Wrexham
|
4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 1.25 |
| 13 |
West Ham
|
4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 1.25 |
| 14 |
Blackburn Rovers
|
4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1.25 |
| 15 |
Watford
|
4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | -1 | 5 | 1.25 |
| 16 |
Bolton Wanderers
|
4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | -1 | 4 | 1 |
| 17 |
Lincoln City
|
4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 4 | 1 |
| 18 |
Derby County
|
4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 7 | -2 | 4 | 1 |
| 19 |
Cardiff City
|
4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 7 | -1 | 3 | 0.75 |
| 20 |
Norwich City
|
4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 7 | -2 | 3 | 0.75 |
| 21 |
Portsmouth
|
4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 8 | -3 | 3 | 0.75 |
| 22 |
Stoke City
|
4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 9 | -5 | 3 | 0.75 |
| 23 |
Burnley
|
4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 10 | -5 | 2 | 0.5 |
| 24 |
Preston North End
|
4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 9 | -6 | 0 | 0 |
Odds
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