Main prediction: Watford to win the clash
Alternative tip: draw or Watford
Other market: over 10.5 corners
Watford and Stoke City have a track record that never disappoints football fans.
The two teams meet this 12/09 (Saturday), at Vicarage Road Stadium, at 15:00, and the EFL Championship 2026/27 gets another chapter of this rivalry.
In their last 5 across all competitions, Watford have won 1 time(s) and score 0.8 goals per match. Meanwhile, Stoke City have won 2 time(s). Watford have a 38.91% chance of winning according to the bookmakers.
See the probable line-ups, match details, where to watch and the prediction for Watford vs Stoke City.
Prediction for Watford vs Stoke City
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Overview Watford vs Stoke City
Watford are favourites, with a 38.91% chance of winning according to the bookmakers. The odds for a Stoke City Football Club Limited win are at 3.175 and a draw at 3.636.
In the English Championship, Watford have accumulated 2 win(s), 2 draw(s) and 2 defeat(s), with 6 goal(s) scored and 7 conceded. Amin Nabizada leads the scoring chart with 2 goal(s). Meanwhile, Stoke City have accumulated 2 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 3 defeat(s), with 9 goal(s) scored and 10 conceded, with Ethan Stuart William Galbraith as top scorer with 3 goal(s).
Head-to-head between Watford and Stoke City
In 17 clashes between Watford and Stoke City, the record is balanced: 7 win(s) for each side and 3 draw(s). The most recent was on 14/03/2026, in the EFL Championship. Score: Stoke City 3-1 Watford.
A head-to-head record without clear dominance makes the predictions for Watford vs Stoke City even more open and places each team's current form at the centre of the analysis.
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Watford: current form
Watford are going through a difficult patch: 3 defeats in their last 5 matches across all competitions. A positive result here would be important to restore confidence.
See the numbers in the EFL Championship 2026/27:
2 win(s), 2 draw(s), 2 defeat(s)
Performance: 1.33 point(s) per match
6 goals scored (1 per match)
Top scorer: Amin Nabizada (2 goal(s))
Stoke City: current form
For the visitors, Stoke City have played 6 match(es) in the English Championship.
See their performance:
2 win(s), 1 draw(s), 3 defeat(s)
Performance: 1.17 point(s) per match
9 goals scored (1.5 per match)
Top scorer: Ethan Stuart William Galbraith (3 goal(s))
Watford vs Stoke City key players
In the EFL Championship, Amin Nabizada carries Watford Association Football Club Limited's attack with 2 goal(s).
The playmaker is Iker Bravo Solanilla, leading in assists with 1. In the whole season, Luca Kjerrumgaard has 10 goal(s).
On the other side, Ethan Stuart William Galbraith is the name that frightens the most for The Potters with 3 goal(s) in the EFL Championship.
In terms of playmaking, Eric Junior Bocat leads in assists with 2. In the whole season, Sorba Thomas has accumulated 10 goal(s).
Watford vs Stoke City statistics in the EFL Championship
Watford have an average of 10.34 corners and 2.67 cards per match. Meanwhile, Stoke City have 8.5 corners and 2.5 cards. See the numbers for Watford vs Stoke City in the table below.
Watford
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L L D L |
0.8 |
| Home | W D L W W |
2 |
| Away | L L D L L |
0.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 67% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.17 | 2.67 | 1.67 |
| Scored | 1 | 1.67 | 0.33 |
| Conceded | 1.17 | 1 | 1.33 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 100% | 33% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 0% | 67% |
| 1st to Score | 50% | 67% | 33% |
|
xG
|
1.37 | 1.57 | 1.18 |
|
xGA
|
1.56 | 1.65 | 1.48 |
Stoke City
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D W W L D |
1.6 |
| Home | W W D L W |
2 |
| Away | D L L L L |
0.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 67% | 0% |
| Goals | 3.17 | 2.67 | 3.67 |
| Scored | 1.5 | 2 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.67 | 0.67 | 2.67 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 33% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 67% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 50% | 100% | 67% |
|
xG
|
1.19 | 1.12 | 1.25 |
|
xGA
|
1.75 | 1.35 | 2.14 |
More tips for Watford vs Stoke City
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Correct score prediction for Watford vs Stoke City
The favoritism in the odds points to Watford. With the available data, we project a narrow win. Correct result: Watford 1-0 Stoke City. Predicting the exact score is difficult. The odds reflect this. Play with caution.
Where to watch Watford vs Stoke City
Check out where to watch the live match between Stoke City and Watford:
Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled
Predicted line-ups for Watford and Stoke City
The line-ups for Watford vs Stoke City 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.
Watford Association Football Club Limited line-up
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1
Federico Ravaglia
Goalkeeper
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3
Soumaïla Coulibaly
Defender
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4
Kévin Keben
Defender
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5
Hector Kyprianou
Midfielder
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6
Matthew Pollock
Defender
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11
Rocco Vata
Forward
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20
Mamadou Doumbia
Forward
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21
Amin Nabizada
Forward
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22
Martín Payero
Midfielder
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23
Haktab Omar Traorè
Defender
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39
Edo Kayembe
Midfielder
The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.
Stoke City Football Club Limited line-up
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1
Viktor Johansson
Goalkeeper
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2
Ben Johnson
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5
Luke Graham
Defender
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8
Ethan Galbraith
Midfielder
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9
Róbert Boženík
Forward
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13
Justin Devenny
Midfielder
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15
George Hirst
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16
Ben Wilmot
Defender
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21
Luca Bombino
Defender
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27
Djibril Soumaré
Midfielder
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40
Maksym Talovierov
Defender
The Stoke City starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.
Match details for Watford vs Stoke City
Match: Watford vs Stoke City
Tournament: English Championship 2026/27
Date: 12/09/2026
Time: 15:00 (Brasília time)
Venue: Vicarage Road Stadium
Broadcast: none scheduled
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