What is our Stoke City vs Watford prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Stoke City 1 - 1 Watford
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Stoke City will look to bounce back after a thrilling 3-3 draw with Ipswich Town when they face Watford on Matchday 38. Stoke City are tough to beat at home and given Watford's fine away record, our prediction points toward a 1-1 draw. The Potters have struggled for consistency of late, winning just 10% of their matches overall. The Bet365 Stadium outfit average 1.0 goal per game but concede 1.6, with 60% of fixtures seeing both teams score. At home, the Potters are slightly better offensively, scoring 1.6 goals per match, though clean sheets remain rare at 0%. Defender Eric Bocat is unlikely to feature for the hosts after picking up a knock against Ipswich.
Watford are also inconsistent, picking up 1.1 points per game on average and scoring 0.9 goals per match. Defender Jeremy Petris is out, but Marc Bola could feature. The Hornets have conceded just 1.1 goals overall and boast 17% clean sheets away, making them a resilient side on the road. You should know that Watford have suffered only one loss in the last nine away games in the English second tier.
H2H history favors Watford slightly, though both teams have shared wins in recent meetings. Past clashes see 63% over 1.5 goals but only 19% over 3.5. Therefore, Over 1.5 goals is our main betting tip for this Championship encounter, with additional value on Both Teams to Score and Draw (small stake).
This Championship match will be played on Saturday, 14 March 2026 at 15:00.
- League
- Championship
- Kick-off
- Sat 14 Mar 2026, 15:00UK time
Stoke City vs Watford Betting Tips
| Betting Tip | Odds | Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Match result | ||
| Correct Score: Stoke City 1-1 Watford | 5/1 | |
| Double Chance: 1X | 8/15 | |
| Draw No Bet: Stoke | 5/6 | |
| Half Time/Full Time: Draw / Draw | 15/4 | |
| Asian Handicap: Watford +0.5 | 17/40 | |
| European Handicap: Watford +1 | 2/5 | |
| Player bets | ||
| Anytime Goalscorer: Amin Nabizada | 21/10 | |
| First Goalscorer: Amin Nabizada | 6/1 | |
| To be Booked: Ben Pearson | 11/10 | |
| Goals | ||
| Both Teams to Score: Yes | 5/6 | |
| Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals | 4/11 | |
| Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5 Goals | 8/11 | |
| Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals | 1/4 | |
| Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals | 1/12 | |
| Watford Clean Sheet: No | 4/11 | |
| Corners | ||
| Total Corners: 9 - 11 | 8/5 | |
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View OfferStoke City Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | dldlldwlld | 0.70 |
| Home | lldwd | 1.00 |
| Away | ddlll | 0.40 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 10% | 20% | 0% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.60 | 3.60 | 1.60 |
| Scored | 1.00 | 1.60 | 0.40 |
| Conceded | 1.60 | 2.00 | 1.20 |
| BTTS | 60% | 80% | 40% |
| Clean Sheets | 10% | 0% | 20% |
| Failed to Score | 40% | 20% | 60% |
| Expected Goals | 1.13 | 1.46 | 0.80 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.67 | 1.53 | 1.81 |
Watford Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | ddldldwlwd | 1.10 |
| Home | dlwl | 1.00 |
| Away | ddldwd | 1.17 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 25% | 17% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.00 | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Scored | 0.90 | 0.75 | 1.00 |
| Conceded | 1.10 | 1.25 | 1.00 |
| BTTS | 50% | 25% | 67% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 25% | 17% |
| Failed to Score | 40% | 50% | 33% |
| Expected Goals | 1.56 | 1.59 | 1.54 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.13 | 1.17 | 1.11 |
Stoke City vs Watford Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Stoke City (38%)
16 Matches
Watford (44%)





