Watford vs Leicester | Prediction | EFL Championship | 21/03
England - EFL Championship
Watford and Leicester face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 EFL Championship season. The game takes place at Vicarage Road Stadium (Vicarage Road Stadium) on Saturday, 21/03/2026, at 15:00 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Watford Association Football Club Limited vs Leicester City Football Club Limited, based on a detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.
APWin predictions for Watford vs Leicester
The top bookmakers have set the odds, and our team has analysed all relevant match data. See our expert match prediction below:
Watford Win
Market: Watford Win · @ 2.16
Last updated: 16-03-2026
APWin experts have analysed the main betting markets and selected high-value bets.
Our prediction is: Over 2.5 goals in the match
After careful analysis of Watford and Leicester, we predict that the match will go over 2.5 goals. This means the two teams are likely to score 3 or more goals combined.
The two attacks have been playing quite well of late, which is why we feel this is the best bet for this upcoming match.
Our prediction is: Both teams don't score
How likely is it that both Watford and Leicester score in their upcoming match? Based on our expert analysis, don't bet on it.
We expect to see a hard-fought match high on effort and intensity but low on actual goals, so our betting tip is to take the 'no' on the BTTS market.
The Hornets preview
Watford comes into the match having played 38 games in the EFL Championship so far. They have recorded 14 wins, 13 draws, and 11 losses, with an average of 1.45 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 14 wins, 13 draws, and 13 losses.
Watford's attack has scored 52 goals during this period. Out of this total, 50 goals were scored in the EFL Championship, averaging 1.32 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.3.
The offence system of Watford is led by Luca Kjerrumgaard as the top scorer of the season. The danish forward has scored 10 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Imran Louza, who has contributed with 8 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 46 goals with an average of 1.21 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 53 goals conceded in 40 matches, resulting in an average of 1.33.
- 24/10/2026WolverhamptonWatfordL1024/10/2026ChampionshipWolverhampton
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Watford1 - 0L - 17/10/2026WatfordCharlton AthleticW2017/10/2026ChampionshipWatford
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Charlton Athletic2 - 0W - 13/10/2026Cardiff CityWatfordL5113/10/2026ChampionshipCardiff City
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Watford5 - 1L - 10/10/2026WatfordBurnleyL0410/10/2026ChampionshipWatford
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Burnley0 - 4L - 18/09/2026Bristol CityWatfordL1018/09/2026ChampionshipBristol City
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Watford1 - 0L
Leicester City preview
On the other hand, Leicester comes into the match having played 38 games in the EFL Championship so far. They have recorded 11 wins, 11 draws, and 16 losses, with an average of 1.16 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 12 wins, 12 draws, and 17 losses.
Leicester's attack has scored 56 goals during this period. Out of this total, 51 goals were scored in the EFL Championship, averaging 1.34 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.37.
The offence system of Leicester is led by Jordan James as the top scorer of the season. The welsh midfielder has scored 10 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Issahaku Abdul Fatawu, who has contributed with 7 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 60 goals with an average of 1.58 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 64 goals conceded in 41 matches, resulting in an average of 1.56.
- 24/10/2026Luton TownLeicesterL2124/10/2026EFL League OneLuton Town
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Leicester2 - 1L - 20/10/2026BromleyLeicesterW0420/10/2026EFL League OneBromley
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Leicester0 - 4W - 17/10/2026LeicesterDoncaster RoversW2117/10/2026EFL League OneLeicester
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Doncaster Rovers2 - 1W - 10/10/2026LeicesterPeterborough UnitedL1310/10/2026EFL League OneLeicester
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Peterborough United1 - 3L - 06/10/2026StevenageLeicesterL2106/10/2026EFL TrophyStevenage
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Leicester2 - 1L
Head to head: Watford vs Leicester
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Watford
Home
Leicester
Away
Points & Results
- PPG1.451.16
- 37%Wins29%
- 32%First to Score50%
Goals Scored & Conceded
- Scored/game1.321.34
- Conceded/game1.211.58
- xG1.511.30
- xGA1.311.50
Trends
- 63%Both Score76%
- 16%Clean Sheet11%
- 24%Failed to Score16%
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