Swansea City vs Watford: prediction, where to watch, kick-off time and line-ups - 01/09

Main prediction: Swansea City to win the clash

Alternative tip: double chance Swansea City

Other market: over 10.5 corners

This 01/09 (Tuesday), Swansea City and Watford return to action in the EFL Championship 2026/27. The match will be at Liberty Stadium, at 19:45.

Swansea City arrive for this match with 3 win(s) in their last 5 matches across all competitions. Watford have won 2 time(s). Swansea City have a 47% chance of winning according to the bookies.

The competition is starting to take shape. Follow the prediction for Swansea City vs Watford and find out how to bet, where to watch and the probable line-ups.

Prediction for Swansea City vs Watford

Overview Swansea City vs Watford

Swansea City are favourites, with odds of 2.13 and a 47% chance of winning. The direct head-to-head also leans towards Swansea City Association Football Club Limited, with 10 win(s) against 8 for Watford. The odds for a Watford Association Football Club Limited win are 4.2 and a draw is 3.78.

In the English Championship, Swansea City have accumulated 1 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 0 defeat(s), with 2 goal(s) scored and 1 conceded. Adam Uche Idah leads the scoring chart with 1 goal(s). Meanwhile, Watford have accumulated 1 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 0 defeat(s), with 3 goal(s) scored and 2 conceded, with Iker Bravo Solanilla as top scorer with 1 goal(s).

Head-to-head between Swansea City and Watford

In 23 clashes, Swansea City have the advantage over Watford: 10 win(s) against 8 and 5 draw(s). The most recent was on 31/01/2026, in the EFL Championship. Swansea City won on that occasion.

The dominance in the head-to-head record is a factor that goes into the predictions for Swansea City vs Watford, but it does not define the result alone. The context of the tournament and each team's form weigh just as much as the record.

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Swansea City: current form

Swansea City have played only 2 match(es) in the EFL Championship.

With so few matches, their recent performance speaks louder: in their last 5 matches across all competitions, there were 3 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 1 defeat(s).

In the English Championship the situation is this:

1 win(s), 1 draw(s), 0 defeat(s)

3 win(s) in their last 5 across all competitions

1.6 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions

Top scorer: Adam Uche Idah (1 goal(s))

Watford: current form

Meanwhile, Watford have played only 2 match(es) in the EFL Championship.

With little data in the league, their last 5 matches across all competitions show 2 win(s), 2 draw(s) and 1 defeat(s).

In this competition, the team arrives with these numbers:

1 win(s), 1 draw(s), 0 defeat(s)

2 win(s) in their last 5 across all competitions

1.2 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions

Top scorer: Iker Bravo Solanilla (1 goal(s))

Swansea City vs Watford key players

In the EFL Championship, Adam Uche Idah carries Swansea City Association Football Club Limited's attack with 1 goal(s).

The playmaker is Žan Vipotnik, leading in assists with 1. In the whole season, Žan Vipotnik has 23 goal(s).

On the other side, Iker Bravo Solanilla is the name that frightens the most for The Hornets with 1 goal(s) in the EFL Championship.

In terms of playmaking, Haktab Omar Traorè leads in assists with 1. In the whole season, Luca Kjerrumgaard has accumulated 10 goal(s).

Swansea City vs Watford statistics in the EFL Championship

Few matches into the league yet. Swansea City have an average of 9 corners and 2.5 cards per match. Watford have 12.5 corners and 3 cards. Check the statistics for Swansea City vs Watford in the table below.

Swansea City

Home

WDWLW

VS

Watford

Away

DLDWW

OverallHome / Away

Points & Results

• 2.33
  PPG
  1.67
• 67%
  Wins
  33%
• 33%
  First to Score
  100%

Goals Scored & Conceded

• 1.67
  Scored/game
  1.33
• 0.33
  Conceded/game
  1
• 1.51
  xG
  1.46
• 0.96
  xGA
  1.46

Trends

• 33%
  Both Score
  100%
• 67%
  Clean Sheet
  0%
• 33%
  Failed to Score
  0%

More tips for Swansea City vs Watford

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Correct score prediction for Swansea City vs Watford

The favoritism in the odds points to Swansea City. With the available data, we project a narrow win. Correct result: Swansea City 1-0 Watford. Predicting the exact score is difficult. The odds reflect this. Play with caution.

Where to watch Swansea City vs Watford

Check out where to watch the live match between Watford and Swansea City:

Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled

Predicted line-ups for Swansea City and Watford

The line-ups for Swansea City vs Watford in the English Championship are officially confirmed between 45 minutes and 1 hour before the match, via the referee's official team sheet and the clubs' social media channels.

Follow below who is expected to take to the pitch.

Swansea City Association Football Club Limited line-up

The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.

Watford Association Football Club Limited line-up

The Watford starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.

Match details for Swansea City vs Watford

Match: Swansea City vs Watford

Tournament: English Championship 2026/27

Date: 01/09/2026

Time: 19:45 (Brasília time)

Venue: Liberty Stadium

Broadcast: none scheduled

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