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← Goals Prediction 16.08.2026 · 15:30
Championship logo EnglandChampionship
Watford logo
Watford
2-1Full time
Southampton logo
Southampton
VenueVicarage RoadSeason2026RoundRegular Season - 1
Recent form

How the two teams have been playing

Watford

Last 6: 7 goals scored, 9 conceded, 2 clean sheets.

Southampton

Last 6: 10 goals scored, 3 conceded, 3 clean sheets.

Lineups

Starting elevens, formations and benches

Switch between the pitch and list views to see the confirmed team sheets supplied for this match.

Coach Alessio Dionisi ▦Formation4-2-3-1 11Starting XI11 players
Federico Ravaglia 1 Federico Ravaglia
Marc Bola 16 Marc Bola
Kévin Keben Biakolo 4 Kévin Keben Biakolo
Matthew Pollock 6 Matthew Pollock
Omar Haktab Traore 23 Omar Haktab Traore
Hector Kyprianou 5 Hector Kyprianou
Edoardo Bove 8 Edoardo Bove
Othmane Maamma 7 Othmane Maamma
Iker Bravo 17 Iker Bravo
Amin Nabizada 21 Amin Nabizada
Mamadou Doumbia 20 Mamadou Doumbia
Federico Ravaglia G · #1
Omar Haktab Traore D · #23
Matthew Pollock D · #6
Kévin Keben Biakolo D · #4
Marc Bola D · #16
Edoardo Bove M · #8
Hector Kyprianou M · #5
Amin Nabizada M · #21
Iker Bravo M · #17
Othmane Maamma M · #7
Mamadou Doumbia F · #20
Bench

Substitutes

Jordan Zemura#33 · D
Michael Adu-Poku#48 · F
Edo Kayembe#39 · M
Martín Payero#22 · M
Rocco Vata#11 · F
Daniel Bachmann#26 · G
James Clarridge#53 · D
Albert Eames#56 · D
Luca Kjerrumgaard#9 · F
Coach Tonda Eckert ▦Formation4-2-3-1 11Starting XI11 players
Daniel Peretz 1 Daniel Peretz
Ryan Manning 3 Ryan Manning
Jack Stephens 5 Jack Stephens
Taylor Harwood-Bellis 6 Taylor Harwood-Bellis
James Bree 14 James Bree
Flynn Downes 4 Flynn Downes
Cameron Bragg 26 Cameron Bragg
Lewis Dobbin 11 Lewis Dobbin
Leo Scienza 7 Leo Scienza
Kuryu Matsuki 27 Kuryu Matsuki
Cyle Larin 9 Cyle Larin
Daniel Peretz G · #1
James Bree D · #14
Taylor Harwood-Bellis D · #6
Jack Stephens D · #5
Ryan Manning D · #3
Cameron Bragg M · #26
Flynn Downes M · #4
Kuryu Matsuki M · #27
Leo Scienza M · #7
Lewis Dobbin M · #11
Cyle Larin F · #9
Bench

Substitutes

Finn Azaz#10 · M
Samuel Edozie#23 · M
Divin Mubama#28 · F
Ben Brereton Díaz#22 · F
George Long#25 · G
Nathan Wood#15 · D
Welington#34 · D
Tom Fellows#18 · M
Cameron Archer#19 · F
Match trends

Recent patterns to know

  • 4 of the last 10 meetings between these two have ended level.
Head to head

Previous meetings

Watford wins

1

Draws

4

Southampton wins

5

Avg goals

2.5

Both scored

60%

Over 2.5

50%

First-half avg

1

Meetings

10

07.02.2026Southampton vs Watford1–0
30.08.2025Watford vs Southampton2–2
13.04.2024Southampton vs Watford3–2
06.02.2024Southampton vs Watford3–0
28.01.2024Watford vs Southampton1–1
09.12.2023Watford vs Southampton1–1
23.07.2022Watford vs Southampton0–0
13.03.2022Southampton vs Watford1–2
Match statistics

Watford vs Southampton

34%Ball Possession66%
16Total Shots17
4Shots on Goal3
5Shots off Goal8
7Blocked Shots6
11Shots inside box11
5Shots outside box6
4Corner Kicks8
0Offsides3
12Fouls9
6Yellow Cards3
2Goalkeeper Saves2
267Total passes513
209Passes accurate450
78%Passes %88%
0.83Expected goals1.65
-1.17goals_prevented-1.17
Match events

Timeline

  1. 8'🟨H. KyprianouYellow card
  2. 12'⚽I. BravoGoal
  3. 13'🟨M. PollockYellow card
  4. 14'🟨C. LarinYellow card
  5. 18'🟨J. BreeYellow card
  6. 24'↔M. BolaSubstitution · J. Zemura
  7. 29'⚽A. NabizadaGoal
  8. 43'🟨A. NabizadaYellow card
  9. HT · 2-0
  10. 56'⚽C. LarinGoal · C. Bragg
  11. 57'↔L. DobbinSubstitution · F. Azaz
  12. 61'↔E. BoveSubstitution · E. Kayembe
  13. 61'↔A. NabizadaSubstitution · M. Adu Poku
  14. 61'↔I. BravoSubstitution · M. Payero
  15. 70'↔C. LarinSubstitution · D. Mubama
  16. 70'↔C. BraggSubstitution · S. Edozie
  17. 72'🟨M. DoumbiaYellow card
  18. 74'🟨F. DownesYellow card
  19. 74'🟨O. MaammaYellow card
  20. 77'↔O. MaammaSubstitution · R. Vata
  21. 84'🟨M. PayeroYellow card
  22. 89'↔K. MatsukiSubstitution · B. Brereton Diaz
  23. FT · 2-1
Player ratings

Top performers

Iker BravoIker Bravo61 minutes7.9
Ryan ManningRyan Manning90 minutes7.7
Cyle LarinCyle Larin70 minutes7.7
Taylor Harwood-BellisTaylor Harwood-Bellis90 minutes7.5
Hector KyprianouHector Kyprianou90 minutes7.3
Amin NabizadaAmin Nabizada61 minutes7.3
Federico RavagliaFederico Ravaglia90 minutes7.2
Cameron BraggCameron Bragg70 minutes7.2
Prediction note: football is unpredictable. Team news, injuries, venue changes and confirmed lineups can change the outlook before kickoff. Check official club or competition channels for late updates.
Frequently asked questions

Watford vs Southampton prediction FAQs

Over 2.5 The same page also brings together form, standings, previous meetings, lineups, events and statistics when available.

Look at recent form, league position, confirmed lineups, injuries, venue information and previous meetings. Late team news can change the match outlook.

Yes. Confirmed lineups, injuries, squad changes, venue updates and other late information can materially change the match context.