Correct Score: 2 - 0
Watford Form and Insights
Watford hosts Portsmouth at the Vicarage Road Stadium for this Championship fixture. The match will kick off at 19:45 (UK Time) on 21/01/2026.
Their performance in the Championship so far:
11 Wins
8 Draws
7 Losses
Offensive and defensive statistics:
37 goals scored
1.42 average goals per match
31 goals conceded
37 average goals conceded per match
Portsmouth Form and Insights
Portsmouth has played 26 matches in the Championship so far this season.
Here’s how the team comes into their match with Watford:
7 Wins
7 Draws
11 Losses
Goals scored and conceded:
22 goals scored
0.88 average goals per match
35 goals conceded
22 average goals conceded per match
Head-to-Head Statistics
We have seen the match between Watford and Portsmouth on the match calendar 7 times across all competitions in the last couple of years.
Watford win - 11
Portsmouth win - 7
Draw - 1
Watford
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W W W W |
1.58 |
| Home | L W W D W |
2 |
| Away | W W D L W |
1.08 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 42% | 57% | 25% |
| Goals | 2.62 | 2.64 | 2.58 |
| Scored | 1.42 | 1.64 | 1.17 |
| Conceded | 1.19 | 1 | 1.42 |
| Both Teams to Score | 65% | 64% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 15% | 21% | 8% |
| Failed To Score | 19% | 14% | 25% |
| 1st to Score | 31% | 36% | 25% |
|
xG
|
1.48 | 1.73 | 1.19 |
|
xGA
|
1.34 | 1.28 | 1.41 |
Portsmouth
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L W D D |
1.12 |
| Home | W D W L W |
1.38 |
| Away | W L D L L |
0.83 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 28% | 38% | 17% |
| Goals | 2.28 | 2.15 | 2.42 |
| Scored | 0.88 | 1.08 | 0.67 |
| Conceded | 1.4 | 1.08 | 1.75 |
| Both Teams to Score | 48% | 54% | 42% |
| Without Conceding | 24% | 23% | 25% |
| Failed To Score | 36% | 31% | 42% |
| 1st to Score | 31% | 46% | 33% |
|
xG
|
1.29 | 1.61 | 0.95 |
|
xGA
|
1.43 | 1.33 | 1.53 |
Access all match stats for Watford vs Portsmouth
The last match was played on 01/10/2025 in the Championship and ended in a 2–2 draw.
In the table below you can find the head to head results of the last few meetings.
Players to Watch
APWin’s team of experts has compiled a list of insights to help you place informed bets on player props and goal scoring markets.
Watford Top Players
Luca Kjerrumgaard has scored 8 goals so far this season.
Imran Louza has given 6 assists this season.
Portsmouth Top Players
Terry Devlin has scored 3 goals so far this season.
Josh Murphy has given 6 assists this season.
Betting Insights for Cards and Corners
If you prefer betting on over/under markets for corners and cards, you can use the section below to find the statistics for this Watford vs Portsmouth match.
Watford Cards and Corners
2.15 average cards per match
1.86 average cards when playing at home
9.54 average corners per match
9.64 average corners when playing at home
Portsmouth Cards and Corners
2.08 average cards per match
2.33 average cards when playing away
10.56 average corners per match
10.41 average corners when playing away
Additional Betting Tips
After thorough analysis of the past data, our team of experts has come up with additional predictions for the match.
Keep in mind that the prediction on the top of the page is our main tip. In case you are looking for more value picks, you can use our additional predictions below.
Match Details
Match date: 21/01/2026
Kick-off time: 19:45
Competition: Championship
Game week: 28
Stadium: Vicarage Road Stadium
How APWin Makes Its Predictions
Our football predictions are written using a structured analysis of factors that impact match outcome. We combine long-term performance with the latest team news and real-time market signals to write our predictions.
Here's what we take into account:
Historical match data
Home and away performance trends
Recent form, squad news, and team dynamics
Betting market odds and line movement analysis
Correct Score: 2 - 0
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