Watford is going head to head with Southampton on August 16, 2026 at 12:30. This match is part of Championship — Round 1.
Watford take on Southampton in the Championship on 16 August 2026 at 12:30.
Watford are currently placed 16th in the table with 57 points, while Southampton occupy 4th position with 80 points.
Watford come into this match with 0 wins, 0 draws and 5 losses from their last 6 matches, whereas Southampton have 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses in their last 6.
In their last 43 league meetings, Southampton have 18 wins against Watford, with 13 draws.
Prediction: Southampton to win with probability 70%. Most likely scoreline: 0-2. Avg goals: 3.20. Over 2.5: 62%. BTTS: 53%.




Watford concede an average of 3.50 goals per game across their last 6 matches.
Watford have won only 0 of their last 6 matches.
Watford have lost 6 of their last 6 matches.
Southampton score an average of 1.83 goals per game across their last 6 matches.
Southampton are on a run of 6 consecutive undefeated matches.
In their last 6 matches, Southampton have been unbeaten on 6 occasions.