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Watford vs Charlton Athletic prediction

WatfordHome44%to win
1.39 : 1.07expected goalsDraw 28%
Charlton AthleticAway28%to win
Shujaa safe tipUnder 3.5 goals1.31

Our tips

Locked two hours before kick off
Safe tip76%
Under 3.5 goalsMost likely to win
Fair 1.312 units
Bold tip27%
Watford to win and Over 2.5Bigger price, loses more often
Fair 3.711 unit

Shujaa verdict

From results, prices, form and rest

Our prediction for Watford vs Charlton Athletic is Watford to win, with a 44% chance, but it is a close call. The most likely score is 1-1. Our best bet is Under 3.5 goals at 1.31.

Watford recent form-4%Charlton recent form-3%Watford league table-1%Charlton league table+1%

Good to know: Each reading is capped, so no single headline can swing a tip. How it works

Form and head to head

Newest game first
WatfordLLWLL
  • Lat Bristol City0-1
  • Lv Stoke City1-2
  • Wv Preston North End2-1
  • Lat West Bromwich Albion0-1
  • Lat Swansea City0-2
Charlton AthleticLDDLD
  • Lat Cardiff City1-3
  • Dv Portsmouth0-0
  • Dv Queens Park Rangers0-0
  • Lat Stoke City0-4
  • Dat West Bromwich Albion1-1

In numbers, Watford red and Charlton green

0.8Points per game1.2
0.8Goals scored per game1.1
1.9Goals conceded per game1.5
10%Clean sheets20%

Last meetings

  • Watford1-1Charlton Athletic

Team records

Last 20 games, all competitions
WatfordCharlton
20Games played20
4Wins6
4Draws6
12Losses8
16Goals scored21
38Goals conceded30
0.8Scored per game1.1
1.9Conceded per game1.5
4W 3D 4LHome record3W 2D 4L
0W 1D 8LAway record3W 4D 4L
10%Clean sheets20%
55%Both teams scored70%
50%Over 2.5 goals55%

Good to know: Green marks the better number of the two.

League table

Championship
TeamPWDLGDPtsPPG
20. Watford8224-381.00
9. Charlton Athletic8332-3121.50

Good to know: Table position is one of the strongest guides to a result. Full Championship table

Key players

Top of each side this season
Watford
  • Amin Nabizada
    Amin NabizadaTop scorer · F
    3 goals
  • Iker Bravo
    Iker BravoMost assists · F
    1 assists
  • Federico Ravaglia
    Federico RavagliaKeeper · G
    28 saves
Charlton Athletic
  • Tyreece Campbell
    Tyreece CampbellTop scorer · F
    4 goals
  • Karlan Grant
    Karlan GrantMost assists · F
    1 assists
  • Arthur Okonkwo
    Arthur OkonkwoKeeper · G
    25 saves

Good to know: Watch the key men: if a top scorer is missing, the tip above already allows for team news.

Goals and markets

Chance and fair price
Over 1.5 goals71%1.40
Over 2.5 goals45%2.24
Over 3.5 goals23%4.26
Both teams to score50%1.99
Watford or draw72%1.39
Charlton or draw57%1.77
Watford win and over 2.524%4.14
Charlton win and over 2.515%6.70

Most likely scores

1-113.5%
1-011.1%
0-09.3%
2-18.8%
0-18.4%

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Where to bet on Watford v Charlton

Our top pick is Under 3.5 goals. Compare the price at a licensed Kenyan bookmaker before you stake.

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Match preview

Watford vs Charlton Athletic: Watford shade it
  1. 1
    What our numbers say

    The model gives Watford 44%, the draw 28% and Charlton Athletic 28%. There are no bookmaker prices yet, so this is our model on its own.

  2. 2
    Recent form

    Watford took 3 points from their last 5 games and Charlton Athletic took 3 from 5. Both sides come in with a similar run.

  3. 3
    Home and away

    Watford won 4 of their last 11 games at home. Charlton Athletic won 3 of their last 11 on the road.

  4. 4
    Goals

    Watford score 0.8 goals a game and let in 1.9. Charlton Athletic score 1.1 and let in 1.5. Over 2.5 goals landed in 10 of Watford games and 11 of Charlton Athletic games in that run.

  5. 5
    Head to head

    In the last 1 meeting, Watford won 0 and Charlton Athletic won 0 with 1 draw. The last one ended Watford 1, Charlton Athletic 1.

  6. 6
    The safest bet

    Under 3.5 goals has a 76% chance, the highest of the bets worth taking here.

Watford form

Watford have 4 wins, 4 draws and 12 losses in their last 20 games, with 16 goals scored and 38 conceded. At home they have 4 wins, 3 draws and 4 losses from 11. Their last 5 results read L, L, W, L, L, newest first.

Charlton Athletic form

Charlton Athletic have 6 wins, 6 draws and 8 losses in their last 20 games, with 21 goals scored and 30 conceded. Away from home they have 3 wins, 4 draws and 4 losses from 11. Their last 5 results read L, D, D, L, D, newest first.

Head to head

These two have met 1 time in our records. Watford won 0, Charlton Athletic won 0 and 1 game ended level. Last time out it finished Watford 1, Charlton Athletic 1.

Our call

We expect Watford to score about 1.4 goals and Charlton Athletic about 1.1. That points to Watford to win, with 1-1 the most likely score. Our safest bet is Under 3.5 goals at 1.31. Our bold bet is Watford to win and Over 2.5 at 3.71.

Questions people in Kenya ask

Who will win Watford vs Charlton Athletic?

Our prediction for Watford vs Charlton Athletic is Watford to win, with a 44% chance, but it is a close call. The most likely score is 1-1. Our best bet is Under 3.5 goals at 1.31.

What is the score prediction for Watford vs Charlton Athletic?

1-1 is the most likely score, followed by 1-0 and 0-0. We expect Watford to score 1.4 goals and Charlton Athletic 1.1.

Will both teams score in Watford vs Charlton Athletic?

Both teams to score has a 50% chance. Both sides scored in 11 of Watford last 20 games and 14 of Charlton Athletic last 20.

How are Watford playing?

Watford have 4 wins, 4 draws and 12 losses in their last 20 games, with 16 goals scored and 38 conceded. At home they have 4 wins, 3 draws and 4 losses from 11. Their last 5 results read L, L, W, L, L, newest first.

How are Charlton Athletic playing?

Charlton Athletic have 6 wins, 6 draws and 8 losses in their last 20 games, with 21 goals scored and 30 conceded. Away from home they have 3 wins, 4 draws and 4 losses from 11. Their last 5 results read L, D, D, L, D, newest first.

What happened when Watford and Charlton Athletic last met?

It ended Watford 1, Charlton Athletic 1. In the last 1 meeting Watford won 0 and Charlton Athletic won 0.

What is the best bet for Watford vs Charlton Athletic?

Under 3.5 goals at 1.31, with a 76% chance.

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