Main prediction: West Bromwich to win

Alternative tip: 1X

Other market: over 10.5 corners

The English Championship 2026/27 is already taking shape.

West Bromwich host Watford this 05/09, at 15:00, at The Hawthorns (The Shrine).

West Bromwich head into this clash with 2 win(s) in their last 5 matches across all competitions. Watford have won 1 time(s). West Bromwich have a 47.39336492891% chance of winning according to the bookmakers.

Check out the prediction for West Bromwich vs Watford, see the probable line-ups, where to watch and the best bets for this Saturday match.

Prediction for West Bromwich vs Watford

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Overview West Bromwich vs Watford

West Bromwich are favourites, with a 47.39336492891% chance of winning according to the bookmakers. The odds for a Watford Association Football Club Limited win are at 4.444 and a draw at 3.922.

In the EFL Championship, West Bromwich have 2 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 1 defeat(s), with 6 goal(s) scored and 5 conceded, having Isaac Price as top scorer with 2 goal(s). Meanwhile, Watford have 1 win(s), 2 draw(s) and 1 defeat(s), with 4 goal(s) scored and 5 conceded, and Amin Nabizada as top scorer with 2 goal(s).

Head-to-head between West Bromwich and Watford

In 16 clashes, Watford have the advantage over West Bromwich: 6 win(s) against 4 and 6 draw(s). The most recent was on 21/04/2026, in the EFL Championship, the match score was: West Bromwich 3-0 Watford.

This data can contextualise the predictions for West Bromwich vs Watford, but it guarantees nothing. Each team's form must be taken into account.

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West Bromwich: current form

West Bromwich have played only 3 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:

2 win(s), 0 draw(s), 1 defeat(s)

2 win(s) in their last 5 across all competitions

1.8 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions

Top scorer: Isaac Price (2 goal(s))

Watford: current form

For the visitors, Watford have played 4 match(es) in the English Championship.

See their performance:

  • 1 win(s), 2 draw(s), 1 defeat(s)

  • Performance: 1.25 point(s) per match

  • 4 goals scored (1 per match)

  • Top scorer: Amin Nabizada (2 goal(s))

West Bromwich vs Watford key players

In the EFL Championship, Isaac Price carries West Bromwich Albion Football Club Limited's attack with 2 goal(s).

The playmaker is Jimmy Jay Morgan, leading in assists with 2. In the whole season, Aune Selland Heggebø has 9 goal(s).

On the other side, Amin Nabizada is the name that frightens the most for The Hornets with 2 goal(s) in the EFL Championship.

In terms of playmaking, Haktab Omar Traorè leads in assists with 1. In the whole season, Luca Kjerrumgaard has accumulated 10 goal(s).

West Bromwich vs Watford statistics in the EFL Championship

Few matches into the league yet. West Bromwich have an average of 10.34 corners and 1.33 cards per match. Watford have 11.75 corners and 3.25 cards. Check the statistics for West Bromwich vs Watford in the table below.

Home Team

West Bromwich Team Logo

West Bromwich

England - Championship

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall D L L W W

1.4

Home D W D W D

1.8

Away L L W W L

1.2

Away Team

Watford Team Logo

Watford

England - Championship

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L D L D W

1

Home D L W W L

1.4

Away L D L L L

0.2

More tips for West Bromwich vs Watford

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👉 Our prediction is: West Bromwich to win

In all honesty, there is no other result we can foresee for this match other than West Bromwich to win outright, which is our betting tip.

West Bromwich's strong form this season, particularly at home, is hard to overlook, as are Watford's shaky overall results and performances of late. And we expect the two sides to play true to form when they meet for their upcoming match.

Correct score prediction for West Bromwich vs Watford

West Bromwich have good form and arrived for this match scoring well. Their favoritism in the odds is a consequence of this. Exact score: West Bromwich 2-0 Watford. Score prognosis involves high uncertainty. Bet calmly.

Where to watch West Bromwich vs Watford

Check out where to watch the live match between Watford and West Bromwich:

Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled

Predicted line-ups for West Bromwich and Watford

The line-ups for West Bromwich vs Watford 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.

West Bromwich Albion Football Club Limited line-up

  • 1

    Max O’Leary

    Goalkeeper

  • 3

    Nathaniel Phillips

    Defender

  • 4

    Callum Styles

    Defender

  • 6

    George Campbell

    Defender

  • 7

    Felix Horn Myhre

    Midfielder

  • 8

    Jayson Molumby

    Midfielder

  • 11

    Jimmy Jay Morgan

    Forward

  • 17

    Ousmane Diakite

    Midfielder

  • 21

    Isaac Price

    Midfielder

  • 25

    Nolan Galves

    Defender

  • 26

    Kareem Tunde Ruiz

    Forward

The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.

Watford Association Football Club Limited line-up

  • 1

    Federico Ravaglia

    Goalkeeper

  • 4

    Kévin Keben

    Defender

  • 5

    Hector Kyprianou

    Midfielder

  • 6

    Matthew Pollock

    Defender

  • 7

    Othmane Maamma

    Forward

  • 17

    Iker Bravo Solanilla

    Forward

  • 20

    Mamadou Doumbia

    Forward

  • 21

    Amin Nabizada

    Forward

  • 23

    Haktab Omar Traorè

    Defender

  • 33

    Jordan Zemura

    Defender

  • 39

    Edo Kayembe

    Midfielder

The Watford starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.

Match details for West Bromwich vs Watford

Match: West Bromwich vs Watford

Tournament: English Championship 2026/27

Date: 05/09/2026

Time: 15:00 (Brasília time)

Venue: The Hawthorns (The Shrine)

Broadcast: none scheduled

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Published on 2 September 2026, at 20:18 Last updated on 2 September 2026, at 20:18
Author: Amauri Barbosa

Sports betting analyst with over 15 years of experience. At APWin, he writes football predictions, reviews bookmakers and explains the reasoning behind every bet.