Result
1:0
07/02/2026 at 07:31 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
- Championship - Round 31
- Referee: Bell E. (Eng)
- Where to Watch on TV:
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 United-kingdom | Sky Sports+ |
 Usa | CBS Sports Golazo, Paramount+ |
Match Stats
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| Expected goals (xG) |
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| 0.80 | 0.68 |
| Ball possession |
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| 47% | 53% |
| Total shots |
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| 6 | 11 |
| Shots on target |
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| 4 | 2 |
| Big chances |
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| 2 | 0 |
| Corner kicks |
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| 3 | 9 |
| Passes |
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| 81% (333/411) | 82% (374/454) |
| Yellow cards |
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| 3 | 1 |
| Expected goals (xG) |
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| 0.80 | 0.68 |
| xG on target (xGOT) |
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| 1.52 | 0.24 |
| Total shots |
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| 6 | 11 |
| Shots on target |
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| 4 | 2 |
| Shots off target |
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| 1 | 4 |
| Blocked shots |
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| 1 | 5 |
| Shots inside the box |
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| 5 | 6 |
| Shots outside the box |
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| 1 | 5 |
| Hit the woodwork |
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| 0 | 0 |
| Headed goals |
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| 1 | 0 |
| Big chances |
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| 2 | 0 |
| Corner kicks |
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| 3 | 9 |
| Touches in opposition box |
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| 18 | 26 |
| Accurate through passes |
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| 0 | 0 |
| Offsides |
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| 0 | 0 |
| Free kicks |
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| 10 | 10 |
| Passes |
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| 81% (333/411) | 82% (374/454) |
| Long passes |
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| 40% (24/60) | 41% (20/49) |
| Passes in final third |
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| 66% (77/116) | 74% (86/116) |
| Crosses |
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| 18% (4/22) | 17% (5/30) |
| Expected assists (xA) |
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| 0.32 | 0.66 |
| Throw ins |
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| 16 | 16 |
| Fouls |
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| 10 | 10 |
| Tackles |
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| 33% (7/21) | 74% (14/19) |
| Duels won |
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| 47 | 51 |
| Clearances |
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| 26 | 23 |
| Interceptions |
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| 4 | 10 |
| Errors leading to shot |
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| 1 | 2 |
| Errors leading to goal |
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| 0 | 0 |
| Goalkeeper saves |
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| 2 | 3 |
| xGOT faced |
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| 0.24 | 1.52 |
| Goals prevented |
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| 0.24 | 0.52 |
Key Moments
Here there are
- 1st Half (0 - 0)
- 38', Downes F. ↓, Charles S. ↑,
- 2nd Half (1 - 0)
- 53', Harwood-Bellis T. 🟨,
- 63', Doumbia M. ↓, Kjerrumgaard L. ↑,
- 66', Chakvetadze G. 🟨,
- 67', Stewart R. ↓, Larin C. ↑,
- 67', Scienza L. ↓, Edozie S. ↑,
- 70', Mfuni S. ↓, Goglichidze S. ↑,
- 70', 1 - 0, Larin C. ⚽, Bree J. (A),
- 75', Bree J. 🟨,
- 85', Ngakia J. ↓, Petris J. ↑,
- 85', Mendy N. ↓, Mendy F. ↑,
- 86', Maamma O. ↓, Baah K. ↑,
- 90', Fellows T. ↓, Wood N. ↑,
- 90+3', Charles S. 🟨,
Chances of winning
Southampton
49.2% | Draw
26% | Watford
24.8% |
Initial Probability
(when we started the analysis)
Our Initial ML Estimation
Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:
Southampton has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-6.8%)Note: This is a significant drop in prediction, indicating that Southampton's form might have worsened.Watford has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+4.8%)ML Model estimates a higher probability for Southampton than the current prediction. (+8.4%)Note: The ML model's higher estimate suggests a strong performance forecast for Southampton, possibly due to key factors that the model accounted for.ML Model estimates a lower probability for Watford than the current prediction. (-5.4%)Note: The ML model's lower estimate suggests a potential downturn for Watford, possibly due to injuries or other negative factors.
Southampton - Watford Odds
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Marga |
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Avarage Now
(Initially) |
1.94 ↑
(1.69) |
3.65 ↓
(3.94) |
3.84 ↓
(4.72) |
5.1%
(5.7%) | |
- The most likely Over/Under: 2.50
What is the prediction for Southampton - Watford?
Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by Selected Experts:- O/U 2.5 - over (votes: 2 - 66.7%) .
- BTTS - yes (votes: 2 - 100%) 🥉 Bronze Tip.
- AH -0.5 - Watford (1.87) (votes: 1 - 100%) .
Users Predictions:
Southampton will win
(66 of 73 users predict this - 90.41%).
Confidence interval (95%): 83.66% – 97.16%.Verified Performance Core (Selected Experts): Southampton will win (52 of 56 users predict this - 92.86%) 🥇 Gold Tip.Overall Expert Consensus (including all markets): 57 Selected Experts predict this event. S`hampton (votes: 52 - 91.2%). Watford (votes: 3 - 5.3%). Tie (votes: 2 - 3.5%). The most likely score by Bookmakers is 2:1.
Preview Facts
- Watch a clash between a mid-table side and a current leader (ranked 14 and 8).
- In the last 5 head-to-head matches, S`hampton won 2.
- S`hampton is currently in amazing form (last 5 games: 3 wins).
- Watford is currently in poor form (in the last 5 games, wins – 0).
- Watford may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
- In this match, S`hampton is considered a favorite.
- There will not play in S`hampton: Roerslev Rasmussen M.
(Achilles Tendon Injury)
- There will not play in Watford: Bove E.
(Heart Problems)
Ekwah P.
(Inactive)
Grieves J.
(Inactive)
Irankunda N.
(Red Card)
Vata R.
(Hamstring Injury)
- There are questionable in S`hampton: Bragg C.
(Concussion)
Edozie S.
(Hamstring Injury)
Romeu O.
(Ankle Injury)
- In the last 19 head-to-head matches, S`hampton won 9 matches, drew 8 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 32:20. (average 1.7:1.1).
- Including home matches between the teams, S`hampton won 5 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 14:9. (average 1.6:1).
How many head-to-head matches has Southampton won against Watford?
Southampton has won 2 of their last 5 head-to-head matches.
How many head-to-head matches has Watford won against Southampton?
Watford has won 0 of their last 5 head-to-head matches.
What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
The latest head-to-head matches between Southampton - Watford were as follows:
30.08.2025
Watford
-
Southampton
2:2
13.04.2024
Southampton
-
Watford
3:2
06.02.2024
Southampton
-
Watford
3:0
28.01.2024
Watford
-
Southampton
1:1
09.12.2023
Watford
-
Southampton
1:1
Latest results of Southampton
Latest results of Watford
English League Championship Table
2025/26 | | Pl | W | D | L | | Diff | Pts |
| 1 | Coventry | 42 | 25 | 10 | 7 | 84:42 | 42 | 85 |
| 2 | Ipswich | 40 | 21 | 12 | 7 | 71:40 | 31 | 75 |
| 3 | Millwall | 42 | 21 | 10 | 11 | 56:47 | 9 | 73 |
| 4 | Middlesbrough | 42 | 20 | 12 | 10 | 62:42 | 20 | 72 |
| 5 | Southampton | 41 | 19 | 12 | 10 | 70:50 | 20 | 69 |
| 6 | Hull | 42 | 20 | 8 | 14 | 64:60 | 4 | 68 |
| 7 | Wrexham | 42 | 17 | 13 | 12 | 63:60 | 3 | 64 |
| 8 | Derby | 42 | 18 | 9 | 15 | 61:53 | 8 | 63 |
| 9 | Norwich | 42 | 17 | 7 | 18 | 55:50 | 5 | 58 |
| 10 | Bristol City | 42 | 16 | 10 | 16 | 52:51 | 1 | 58 |
| 11 | QPR | 42 | 16 | 10 | 16 | 58:63 | -5 | 58 |
| 12 | Watford | 42 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 52:51 | 1 | 57 |
| 13 | Preston | 42 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 50:53 | -3 | 57 |
| 14 | Swansea | 42 | 16 | 9 | 17 | 50:54 | -4 | 57 |
| 15 | Birmingham | 42 | 15 | 11 | 16 | 51:52 | -1 | 56 |
| 16 | Stoke | 42 | 15 | 10 | 17 | 49:46 | 3 | 55 |
| 17 | Sheffield Utd | 42 | 16 | 6 | 20 | 59:59 | 0 | 54 |
| 18 | Charlton | 42 | 12 | 13 | 17 | 39:51 | -12 | 49 |
| 19 | Blackburn | 42 | 12 | 12 | 18 | 38:50 | -12 | 48 |
| 20 | West Brom | 42 | 11 | 13 | 18 | 42:56 | -14 | 46 |
| 21 | Portsmouth | 41 | 11 | 12 | 18 | 41:57 | -16 | 45 |
| 22 | Oxford Utd | 42 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 41:54 | -13 | 44 |
| 23 | Leicester | 42 | 11 | 14 | 17 | 54:64 | -10 | 41 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wed ✔ | 42 | 1 | 11 | 30 | 25:82 | -57 | -4 |
Promotion ~ Premier League
Promotion ~ Championship (Play Offs: Semi~finals)
Relegation ~ League One
Clinched Spots for Teams
Sheffield Wed is Relegated to League One
