Watford and Peterborough square off against each other at Vicarage Road in the EFL Cup round 2. The Hornets made a winning start to their Championship campaign by beating Southampton 2-1, before sharing the spoils with Wrexham in a 1-1 draw at the weekend. Watford have won 50% of their last 10 home matches, scoring 1.17 goals per game, but they have several injury concerns. Marc Bola, Jack Grieves, Travis Akomeah, Kwadwo Baah and Jeremy Ngakia remain sidelined, while Omar Traore is a major doubt.
Peterborough, meanwhile, will be looking to build on a 2-1 League One victory over Mansfield. The Posh showed plenty of attacking intent in that game, registering 15 goal attempts and 1.39 xG. David Okagbue is back from suspension, while Rio Adebisi and Sam Hughes remain in the treatment room. However, Peterborough have struggled badly for consistency, winning just two of their last 10 matches and conceding 1.8 goals per game.
As Watford have the stronger squad and home advantage, we are tempted to place our bets on Home Win. Additionally, BTTS and Over 2.5 goals markets are worth considering (Four of the last six H2Hs produced at least three goals, while both sides have defensive concerns).
This EFL Cup match will be played on Tuesday 25 August 2026 at 19:45.
What is our Watford vs Peterborough prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Watford 2 - 1 Peterborough
Watford vs Peterborough Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 2-1 @ 750 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -163 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -500 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -188 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: Amin Nabizada @ 120 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Amin Nabizada @ 450 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Watford -0.5 @ -154 Odds
- European Handicap: Birmingham +1 @ -111 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 @ 162 Odds
- Double Chance: 12 @ -450 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Watford to Win @ -400 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: Watford to Win/Watford to Win @ 150 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Watford - No @ -250 Odds
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View OfferWatford Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | lllldwlwwd | 1.10 |
| Home | llwlww | 1.50 |
| Away | lldd | 0.50 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 50% | 0% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.00 | 2.50 | 3.75 |
| Scored | 1.10 | 1.17 | 1.00 |
| Conceded | 1.90 | 1.33 | 2.75 |
| BTTS | 50% | 33% | 75% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 33% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 33% | 25% |
| Expected Goals | 1.55 | 1.74 | 1.32 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.39 | 1.26 | 1.57 |
Peterborough Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | lldldllwlw | 0.80 |
| Home | lddllw | 0.83 |
| Away | llwl | 0.75 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 17% | 25% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.60 | 2.50 | 2.75 |
| Scored | 0.80 | 0.83 | 0.75 |
| Conceded | 1.80 | 1.67 | 2.00 |
| BTTS | 60% | 67% | 50% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 17% | 25% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 33% | 25% |
| Expected Goals | 1.28 | 1.36 | 1.16 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.80 | 1.49 | 2.25 |
Watford vs Peterborough Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Watford (33%)
6 Matches
Peterborough (50%)
Watford vs Peterborough Past Results
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