Watford will be looking to put their disappointing EFL Cup exit behind them when they welcome West Ham to Vicarage Road. The Hornets were thrashed 5-1 by Peterborough in midweek but will be hoping to bounce back and secure their second home win of the new season. Watford have won 43% of their last seven home matches, while averaging 1.75 xG per game in those fixtures. Their defence remains a concern, though, with 1.86 goals conceded per home match. Baah, Bola, Ngakia and Traore remain sidelined.
West Ham, meanwhile, are among the main favourites for promotion but suffered a disappointing 2-1 defeat to Charlton at the weekend. The Hammers have nevertheless been dangerous in attack, scoring 2.1 goals per game across their last 10 matches and failing to score just once. Their away games have produced an average of 3.14 goals, while BTTS landed in 71% of their recent road fixtures. Tomas Soucek is injured, with Konstantinos Mavropanos also unlikely to recover in time.
The Hammers have the stronger squad and attacking numbers despite their setback against Charlton. Given Watford's shaky defence, Away Win should be considered, alongside BTTS and West Ham Over 1.5 goals.
This Championship match will be played on Saturday 29 August 2026 at 15:00.
What is our Watford vs West Ham prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Watford 1 - 2 West Ham
Watford vs West Ham Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 1-2 @ 750 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -175 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -400 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -163 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ -175 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -600 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Taty Castellanos @ 110 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Taty Castellanos @ 450 Odds
- To be Booked: Edson Alvarez @ 200 Odds
- Asian Handicap: West Ham -0.5 @ -167 Odds
- European Handicap: Watford +2 @ -200 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 7.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 162 Odds
- Double Chance: 12 @ -450 Odds
- Draw No Bet: West Ham to Win @ -400 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: West Ham to Win/West Ham to Win @ 150 Odds
- Clean Sheet: West Ham - No @ -250 Odds
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View OfferWatford Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | llldwlwwdl | 1.10 |
| Home | llwlwwl | 1.29 |
| Away | ldd | 0.67 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 43% | 0% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.30 | 3.00 | 4.00 |
| Scored | 1.20 | 1.14 | 1.33 |
| Conceded | 2.10 | 1.86 | 2.67 |
| BTTS | 60% | 43% | 100% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 29% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 29% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.64 | 1.75 | 1.43 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.45 | 1.40 | 1.55 |
West Ham Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | lwdwddwdlw | 1.60 |
| Home | wwl | 2.00 |
| Away | ldwdddw | 1.43 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 67% | 29% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.20 | 3.33 | 3.14 |
| Scored | 2.10 | 2.33 | 2.00 |
| Conceded | 1.10 | 1.00 | 1.14 |
| BTTS | 70% | 67% | 71% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 33% | 29% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 0% | 14% |
| Expected Goals | 1.59 | 2.05 | 1.40 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.37 | 1.29 | 1.41 |
Watford vs West Ham Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Watford (29%)
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West Ham (57%)
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