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Championship — Matchday 1
Watford
vs
Southampton
Sunday, 16 August 2026 at 12:30 UTC
1X2
19.2%
23.1%
57.7%
Watford 19.2%
Draw 23.1%
Southampton 57.7%
Over/Under 2.5
61.3%
38.7%
Over 2.5 61.3%
Under 2.5 38.7%
BTTS
59.7%
40.3%
Both Score 59.7%
No 40.3%
Model Reasoning
Southampton favoured (58%) Key factors: • The model expects Watford to create significantly more chances (1.1 xG vs 2.0 xG). • Southampton boast one of the strongest attacks in the league. • Watford are in poor form, with only 0 win(s) from their last 5 matches. • Southampton are missing key midfielder Finn Azaz (unknown injury). • Playing at home is a factor in Watford's favour. Most likely scoreline: 1-1.
Model: dixon-coles-v6-reg
Recent Form
Watford
L L L L L
Southampton
W W D D W
Squad News
Watford
  • Injured Daniel Bachmann Goalkeeper · unknown injury
  • Injured Federico Ravaglia Goalkeeper · Lumbago
Southampton
  • Injured Finn Azaz Midfielder · unknown injury
  • Injured Gavin Bazunu Goalkeeper · unknown injury
  • Injured Mads Roerslev Defender · Knee injury
  • Injured Ryan Manning Defender · unknown injury
Season Stats
0
Played
0
0
Points
0
0
Goals Scored
0
0
Goals Conceded
0
+0
Goal Diff
+0
0
Clean Sheets
0