Main prediction: West Ham to win in regular time
Alternative tip: over 1.5 goals in the 1st half
Other market: over 10.5 corners
Watford host West Ham this 29/08 (Saturday), at Vicarage Road Stadium, at 15:00, in another chapter of the English Championship.
In their last 5 duels across all competitions, Watford have won 2 time(s). West Ham have won 3. West Ham are the favourites with a 24% chance according to the bookmakers.
See the prediction Watford vs West Ham, where to watch and the probable line-ups.
Prediction for Watford vs West Ham
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Overview Watford vs West Ham
West Ham go in as favourites, with odds of 1.98 and a 24% chance of winning. The track record reinforces this, with 8 win(s) for West Ham United F.C. against 8 for Watford Association Football Club Limited. The odds for a home win are {team_a_odds} and a draw is {draw_odds}.
In the EFL Championship, Watford have 1 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 0 defeat(s), with 3 goal(s) scored and 2 conceded, having Iker Bravo Solanilla as top scorer with 1 goal(s). Meanwhile, West Ham have 0 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 1 defeat(s), with 3 goal(s) scored and 4 conceded, and Max Kilman as top scorer with 1 goal(s).
Head-to-head between Watford and West Ham
In 14 clashes, West Ham have the advantage over Watford: 8 win(s) against 4 and 2 draw(s). The most recent was on 08/02/2022, in the Premier League, the match score was: West Ham 1-0 Watford.
This data can contextualise the predictions for Watford vs West Ham, but it guarantees nothing. Each team's form must be taken into account.
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Watford: current form
Watford 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 2 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 2 defeat(s).
In the English Championship the situation is this:
1 win(s), 1 draw(s), 0 defeat(s)
2 win(s) in their last 5 across all competitions
1 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions
Top scorer: Iker Bravo Solanilla (1 goal(s))
West Ham: current form
Meanwhile, West Ham have played only 2 match(es) in the EFL Championship.
With little data in the league, their last 5 matches across all competitions show 3 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 1 defeat(s).
In this competition, the team arrives with these numbers:
0 win(s), 1 draw(s), 1 defeat(s)
3 win(s) in their last 5 across all competitions
2.6 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions
Top scorer: Max Kilman (1 goal(s))
Watford vs West Ham key players
In the EFL Championship, Iker Bravo Solanilla carries Watford Association Football Club Limited's attack with 1 goal(s).
The playmaker is Haktab Omar Traorè, leading in assists with 1. In the whole season, Luca Kjerrumgaard has 10 goal(s).
On the other side, Max Kilman is the name that frightens the most for WHUFC with 1 goal(s) in the EFL Championship.
In terms of playmaking, Mohamadou Kanté leads in assists with 1. In the whole season, Jarrod Bowen has accumulated 9 goal(s).
Watford vs West Ham statistics in the EFL Championship
Few matches into the league yet. Watford have an average of 12.5 corners and 3 cards per match. West Ham have 11 corners and 3 cards. Check the statistics for Watford vs West Ham in the table below.
Watford
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L D W W L |
1.4 |
| Home | L W W L L |
1.2 |
| Away | D L L L L |
0.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.5 | 3 | 2 |
| Scored | 1.5 | 2 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
|
xG
|
1.36 | 1.37 | 1.35 |
|
xGA
|
1.51 | 1.7 | 1.32 |
West Ham
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L D W W |
2 |
| Home | L W W L W |
1.8 |
| Away | W D L L D |
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 3.5 | 3 | 4 |
| Scored | 1.5 | 1 | 2 |
| Conceded | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 100% | 0% | 100% |
|
xG
|
1.97 | 2.8 | 1.14 |
|
xGA
|
1.39 | 0.96 | 1.81 |
More tips for Watford vs West Ham
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Correct score prediction for Watford vs West Ham
West Ham are the favourites in the odds in this clash. With the available data, we project a narrow win. Probable score: Watford 0-1 West Ham. The correct result is the market with the highest variance. Bet with awareness.
Where to watch Watford vs West Ham
Check out where to watch the live match between West Ham and Watford:
Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled
Predicted line-ups for Watford and West Ham
The line-ups for Watford vs West Ham 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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11
Rocco Vata
Forward
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20
Mamadou Doumbia
Forward
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22
Martín Payero
Midfielder
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26
Daniel Bachmann
Goalkeeper
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39
Edo Kayembe
Midfielder
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48
Michael Adu-Poku
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52
Leo Ramirez-Espain
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53
James Clarridge
Defender
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56
Albert Eames
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80
Unknown Player
The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.
West Ham United F.C. line-up
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3
Max Kilman
Defender
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9
Joël Piroe
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14
Divine Mukasa
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17
Mohamadou Kanté
Midfielder
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21
Keiber Briceño
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34
Joël Veltman
Defender
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49
Finaly Herrick
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58
Airidas Golambeckis
Defender
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61
Lewis Orford
Midfielder
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63
Ezra Mayers
Defender
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66
Joshua Ajala
Forward
The West Ham starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.
Match details for Watford vs West Ham
Match: Watford vs West Ham
Tournament: English Championship 2026/27
Date: 29/08/2026
Time: 15:00 (Brasília time)
Venue: Vicarage Road Stadium
Broadcast: none scheduled
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