Vicarage Road will be the centre of attention when Watford and Stoke City go head to head in a Championship clash between two sides in decent form. The Hornets come into the game on the back of a 2-1 victory over Preston, producing 1.44 xG from 15 attempts. Watford are now targeting their third home win of the campaign and have won 57% of their last 10 matches at Vicarage Road. They have also averaged 1.43 goals per game at home, with Akomeah and Ngakia doubtful.
Stoke City have been in fine form, following back-to-back victories over Norwich and Charlton with a 1-1 draw against Cardiff in midweek. The Potters have lost none of their last three league matches and have scored in every one of their last 10 games. However, their away defensive record is a concern, with Stoke conceding 2.67 goals per game on the road. John Coates has no fresh injury worries, while Jun-Ho Bae and Eric Boat are pushing for starts after impressing off the bench.
As Watford are a real force to be reckoned with at home, we are tempted to place our bets on Home Win, alongside BTTS and Over 1.5 goals total (65% of the previous 17 H2H meetings produced at least two goals).
This Championship match will be played on Saturday 12 September 2026 at 15:00.
What is our Watford vs Stoke City prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Watford 2 - 1 Stoke City
Watford vs Stoke City Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 2-1 @ 850 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -150 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -800 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -275 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ -111 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -350 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Amin Nabizada @ 175 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Amin Nabizada @ 550 Odds
- To be Booked: Ben Pearson @ 125 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Watford 0 @ -149 Odds
- European Handicap: Watford +1 @ -250 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 7.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 160 Odds
- Double Chance: 1X @ -275 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Watford to Win @ -150 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: Watford to Win/Watford to Win @ 275 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Watford - No @ -300 Odds
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View OfferWatford Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wlwwdldllw | 1.40 |
| Home | wlwwldw | 1.86 |
| Away | dll | 0.33 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 57% | 0% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.40 | 2.71 | 1.67 |
| Scored | 1.10 | 1.43 | 0.33 |
| Conceded | 1.30 | 1.29 | 1.33 |
| BTTS | 50% | 57% | 33% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 29% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 14% | 67% |
| Expected Goals | 1.60 | 1.79 | 1.18 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.42 | 1.39 | 1.48 |
Stoke City Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wdwlldlwwd | 1.50 |
| Home | wdwldww | 2.00 |
| Away | lld | 0.33 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 57% | 0% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.60 | 2.14 | 3.67 |
| Scored | 1.40 | 1.57 | 1.00 |
| Conceded | 1.20 | 0.57 | 2.67 |
| BTTS | 60% | 43% | 100% |
| Clean Sheets | 40% | 57% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.26 | 1.26 | 1.25 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.49 | 1.23 | 2.12 |
Watford vs Stoke City Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Watford (41%)
17 Matches
Stoke City (41%)
Watford vs Stoke City Past Results
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