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Watford vs Charlton prediction

Watford vs Charlton prediction for the Championship on 17 Oct 2026: Over 1.5 (75%). Probabilities, betting markets, form, H2H and stats.

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Saturday17October 2026
WatfordCharlton
2 - 0Full time · Sat 17 OctHT 0-0
Vicarage Road, Watford

Match events

WatfordCharlton
  1. 10'Yellow card: Dan McNamaraFoul
  2. Yellow card: Myron BoaduFoul17'
  3. Yellow card: Iker BravoFoul31'
  4. 32'Yellow card: Oliver SkippFoul
  5. 44'Yellow card: Tyreece CampbellFoul
  6. 45'Substitution: Oliver SkippOff: Alan Mwamba

HT 0-0

  1. 47'Yellow card: Conor CoventryFoul
  2. Goal: Luca Kjerrumgaard58'
  3. 62'Substitution: Conor CoventryOff: sonny carey
  4. 63'Substitution: Karlan GrantOff: Harvey Knibbs
  5. 63'Substitution: Dan McNamaraOff: Charlie Kelman
  6. Substitution: Krépin DiattaOff: Jordan Zemura66'
  7. Substitution: Myron BoaduOff: Martin Payero66'
  8. Substitution: Marc BolaOff: Branimir Mlacic76'
  9. Substitution: Luca KjerrumgaardOff: Mamadou Doumbia76'
  10. 77'Substitution: Tyreece CampbellOff: Millenic Alli
  11. Yellow card: Jordan ZemuraFoul79'
  12. Substitution: Rocco VataOff: Iker Bravo86'
  13. 90+2'Yellow card: Alan MwambaFoul
  14. Goal: Jordan ZemuraAssist: Rocco Vata90+4'

Our verdict

Over 1.5 ✓

Over 1.5

Bet365 1.28

75%

✓ This tip was correct · final score 2-0

Expected goals2.7

Win probability

1 · Watford38%
Fair odds 2.63
X · Draw28%
Fair odds 3.57
2 · Charlton34%
Fair odds 2.94

Match statistics

  • 51%Possession49%
  • 2.40Expected goals (xG)1.36
  • 22Total shots14
  • 10Shots on target3
  • 9Shots off target6
  • 3Blocked shots5
  • 12Shots inside the box11
  • 4Corners3
  • 0Offsides1
  • 10Fouls21
  • 3Yellow cards5
  • 0Red cards0
  • 3Goalkeeper saves8
  • 358Passes359
  • 275Accurate passes259

Line-ups

Watford

5-3-2

Starting XI

  1. 1F. RavagliaG
  2. 15K. DiattaD
  3. 4K. KebenD
  4. 6M. PollockD
  5. 3S. CoulibalyD
  6. 16M. BolaD
  7. 39E. KayembeM
  8. 5H. KyprianouM
  9. 17Iker BravoM
  10. 9L. KjerrumgaardF
  11. 10M. BoaduF

Substitutes

  1. 20M. DoumbiaF
  2. 7O. MaammaF
  3. 45S. MavididiF
  4. 29Branimir MlačićD
  5. 26D. BachmannG
  6. 21Amin NabizadaF
  7. 22M. PayeroM
  8. 11R. VataF
  9. 33J. ZemuraD

Coach: A. Dionisi

Charlton

3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  1. 13A. OkonkwoG
  2. 2K. RamsayD
  3. 5L. JonesD
  4. 12Billy Dawson KoumetioD
  5. 20D. McNamaraM
  6. 34O. SkippM
  7. 6C. CoventryM
  8. 18I. MesíkM
  9. 9K. Ahearne-GrantM
  10. 7T. CampbellM
  11. 11M. LeaburnF

Substitutes

  1. 19M. AlliF
  2. 17A. BellD
  3. 44Tyler BindonD
  4. 14S. CareyM
  5. 23C. KelmanF
  6. 8H. KnibbsM
  7. 25W. MannionG
  8. 33Micah MbickF
  9. 32A. MwambaD

Coach: N. Jones

Betting markets

Expected goals 1.38 – 1.29
0.5 goalsOver93.1%Under6.9%
1.5 goalsOver74.6%Under25.4%
2.5 goalsOver49.9%Under50.1%
3.5 goalsOver27.9%Under72.1%
4.5 goalsOver13.3%Under86.7%

Market percentages come from our model's expected goals for each side. Fair odds are 100 ÷ probability.

Model comparison

WatfordCharlton
0%Form100%
33%Attack67%
29%Defence71%
50%Head to head50%
52%Expected goals48%
53%Overall47%

Last matches

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Championship table

Championship table
#TeamP+/-Pts
1Middlesbrough13+1328
2Swansea13+726
3Wolves13+724
4West Brom13+524
5Southampton13+1523
6Birmingham13+1023
7Stoke City13+423
8West Ham13+1522
9QPR13+520
10Sheffield Utd13+219
11Portsmouth13+119
12Millwall13+218
13Blackburn13-118
14Bristol City13-218
15Norwich13-115
16Lincoln13-915
17Cardiff13-114
18Wrexham13-414
19Bolton13-814
20Charlton13-1014
21Watford13-1111
22Burnley13-89
23Derby13-147
24Preston13-175
See full table ›

Top scorers

Championship top scorers
#PlayerMGoals
1W. LankshearMiddlesbrough1313
2A. GuðjohnsenBlackburn128
3C. LarinSouthampton117
4J. BowenWest Ham137
5Fer LópezWolves126

Season statistics

This season, all competitions we cover
StatWatfordCharlton
Played11
Wins00
Draws01
Losses10
Goals for (avg)12
Goals against (avg)52
Clean sheets00
Failed to score00
Best win streak00

Recent goal lines

How many of each team's last 1 games went over the line

Over 1.51/11/1
Over 2.51/11/1
Over 3.51/11/1
BTTS – yes1/11/1

Match preview

Watford host Charlton in the Championship (Regular Season - 11) at Vicarage Road, Watford, with kick-off on Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 12:30 WAT.

Our prediction model makes Watford narrow favourites, giving Watford a 38% chance of winning, 28% for the draw and 34% for Charlton. Our tip is: Over 1.5.

Watford have taken 0 points from their last 1 games (0W 0D 1L). Charlton have taken 1 points from their last 1 games (0W 1D 0L).

On the goals markets, we expect goals, with a 50% chance of over 2.5 and a 55% chance that both teams score.

Competition
England Championship
Date
Saturday, 17 October 2026, 12:30 WAT
Venue
Vicarage Road, Watford

TodaysPrediction analysis team

Model-based football predictions. How our predictions work

Quick answers

When is Watford vs Charlton?

Watford vs Charlton kicks off on Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 12:30 West Africa Time.

Which competition is Watford vs Charlton in?

The match is in the England Championship.

Where are Watford and Charlton in the table?

Watford are 21st and Charlton are 20th in the Championship.

Who will win Watford vs Charlton?

Our prediction is Over 1.5. Win probabilities: Watford 38%, draw 28%, Charlton 34%.

Will both teams score in Watford vs Charlton?

We estimate a 55% chance that both teams score, so our BTTS tip is Yes.

Will there be over 2.5 goals in Watford vs Charlton?

We estimate a 50% chance of three or more goals, so our tip is Over 2.5 goals.

Are these predictions guaranteed?

No. They are statistical estimates. A 70% tip should still lose about three times in ten, so only stake what you can afford to lose.

How often are predictions updated?

Predictions refresh automatically through the day as new data arrives, and every tip is marked right or wrong after full time.

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