Watford and Birmingham City face each other on Thursday 01.01.2026, at 15:00 (UK Time), in a Championship 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Watford's home ground, the Vicarage Road Stadium.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Watford and Birmingham City, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Watford vs Birmingham City
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Correct Score: 2 - 0
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Watford preview
Watford heads into the match with the following record in the Championship: in 24 matches, The Hornets secured 10 victories, 8 draws, and 6 losses, maintaining an average of 1.58 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Watford's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 28 victories so far.
Watford has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 97 goals, of which 34 were scored in the Championship, resulting in an average of 1.42 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Vakoun Issouf Bayo, who has found the back of the net 10 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. Giorgi Chakvetadze has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 6 assists.
On the defensive side, Watford has conceded 29 goals in the Championship (an average of 1.21 per game) and 98 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.31 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Birmingham City preview
Birmingham City comes into the game with 24 matches played so far in the Championship. They have secured 8 victories, 7 draws, and 9 losses, maintaining an average of 1.29 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 53 wins, 17 draws, and 16 losses.
The Blues's attack has been highly effective, scoring 145 goals during this period. Of that total, 32 were netted in the Championship, with an average of 1.33 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.69.
The Blues's offensive system is led by Jay Stansfield, the team's top scorer this season. The english forward has found the back of the net 19 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Alfie May. The forward has contributed with 8 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 31 goals with an average of 1.29 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 78 goals in 86 matches, averaging 0.91 per match.
Head to head: Watford vs Birmingham City
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Watford
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W W D D |
1.58 |
| Home | W D W D D |
2.08 |
| Away | W W D L W |
1.08 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 42% | 58% | 25% |
| Goals | 2.63 | 2.67 | 2.58 |
| Scored | 1.42 | 1.67 | 1.17 |
| Conceded | 1.21 | 1 | 1.42 |
| Both Teams to Score | 71% | 75% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 13% | 17% | 8% |
| Failed To Score | 17% | 8% | 25% |
| 1st to Score | 29% | 33% | 25% |
|
xG
|
1.5 | 1.8 | 1.19 |
|
xGA
|
1.35 | 1.29 | 1.41 |
Birmingham City
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D D L D L |
1.29 |
| Home | D D D W W |
1.92 |
| Away | L L L D L |
0.67 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 50% | 17% |
| Goals | 2.63 | 2.92 | 2.33 |
| Scored | 1.33 | 2 | 0.67 |
| Conceded | 1.29 | 0.92 | 1.67 |
| Both Teams to Score | 58% | 67% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 21% | 33% | 8% |
| Failed To Score | 21% | 0% | 42% |
| 1st to Score | 29% | 83% | 8% |
|
xG
|
1.54 | 1.98 | 1.1 |
|
xGA
|
1.18 | 0.99 | 1.37 |
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