Watford welcome Stoke City for a tight Championship encounter, with a 1–1 draw our prediction. The Hornets have been solid at home, averaging 1.80 points per game and scoring 1.80 goals per match while conceding just 1.00. Overall, they score 1.70 and concede 1.50 per game, with BTTS in 90% of their matches. Their expected goals of 1.57 suggest they create plenty of chances, though clean sheets are rare (10%). As both Mamadou Doumbia and Edo Kayembe are on international duty, home win should not be considered.
The Potters are strong at home but more inconsistent away, with 1.20 points per away match. They score 1.60 and concede 1.20 on average, with BTTS in only 40% of games. Expected goals of 1.26 indicate a slightly less potent attack compared to Watford, but they defend reasonably well. Defender Junior Tchamadeu is banned for the visiting side, which definitely supports our betting angle.
Watford's fine home record gives them an edge over Stoke City, but given the aforementioned absentees in the home team, Draw is our main tip for this Championship encounters, alongside Over 1.5 goals and BTTs as both teams are capable of scoring.
This Championship match will be played on Saturday 20 December 2025 at 15:00.
What is our Watford vs Stoke City prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Watford 1 - 1 Stoke City
Watford vs Stoke City Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 1-1
- Both Teams To Score (BTTS): Yes
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5 Goals
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals
- Goalscorer: Luca Kjerrumgaard @ 175 Odds
- To be booked: Ben Pearson @ 120 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 4.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 162 Odds
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View OfferWatford Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | dlwdd | 1.40 |
| Home | wddwd | 1.80 |
| Away | ldwld | 1.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 40% | 20% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.20 | 2.80 | 3.60 |
| Scored | 1.70 | 1.80 | 1.60 |
| Conceded | 1.50 | 1.00 | 2.00 |
| BTTS | 90% | 80% | 100% |
| Clean Sheets | 10% | 20% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.57 | 1.90 | 1.24 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.33 | 1.19 | 1.47 |
Stoke City Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wlllw | 1.50 |
| Home | wlwlw | 1.80 |
| Away | wwlll | 1.20 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 60% | 40% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.80 | 3.20 | 2.40 |
| Scored | 1.60 | 2.20 | 1.00 |
| Conceded | 1.20 | 1.00 | 1.40 |
| BTTS | 40% | 60% | 20% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 20% | 40% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 20% | 40% |
| Expected Goals | 1.26 | 1.42 | 1.10 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.42 | 1.37 | 1.47 |
Watford vs Stoke City Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Watford (40%)
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Stoke City (40%)
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