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  1. Prediction
  2. Odds
  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Injuries
  7. Squads
  8. Table

Bet Over 2.5 in the Hope of a High-Scoring Game

This contest between Leeds and Watford should result in Over 2.5 on the Total Goals market. We think that there’s big value betting on this pick at -163, with the prospect of multiple goals being scored.

Most Recent H2H Clash Ended 2-2

Leeds United have enjoyed successive home victories at Elland Road. Last time out, Sheffield United were beaten 2-0. The Whites enjoyed 54% possession and had four shots on target, while Pascal Struijk and Mateo Joseph scored one goal each.

Watford have been defeated in their previous four road games. They recently suffered a 3-0 loss against Luton Town at Kenilworth Road. Tom Cleverley's team enjoyed 60% possession and had one shot on goal.

Vicarage Road Stadium played host to the last head-to-head between Watford and Leeds. The clash ended in a 2-2 draw. In the past 4 H2H meetings, there has been one draw. Leeds have won three games and Watford zero.

Leeds United – Last 10 League Games

Leeds have 5 wins, 1 loss and 4 draws, averaging 1.7 goals from 5.5 shots on goal and 11.0 attempts. Daniel Farke's men have averaged 58.3% possession and 6.0 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 0.7 goals from 2.3 shots on goal, 5.7 attempts and 4.1 corners.

Joel Piroe is the top scorer with 4 goals, while Pascal Struijk, Mateo Joseph, Largie Ramazani and Wilfried Gnonto each have 2. Wilfried Gnonto is the top assists maker on 4.

Watford – Last 10 League Games

Watford have 5 victories, 4 defeats and 1 draw, with an average of 9.1 attempts, 4.2 shots on goal and 1.4 goals. The Hornets average 51.7% possession, 4.7 corners in their favour and 6.1 corners against, while 1.7 goals have been conceded from 5.2 shots on goal and 10.6 attempts.

The leading scorer has been Edo Kayembe with 4, while Tom Dele-Bashiru and Ryan Andrews have 2. Matthew Pollock and Giorgi Chakvetadze are the top assist makers, managing 2 in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Leeds (confirmed lineup): Illan Meslier, Jayden Bogle, Joe Rodon, Pascal Struijk, Junior Firpo, Ao Tanaka, Joe Rothwell, Wilfried Gnonto, Brenden Aaronson, Largie Ramazani, Joel Piroe.

Watford (confirmed lineup): Daniel Bachmann, Matthew Pollock, Francisco Sierralta, James Morris, Festy Ebosele, Thomas Ince, Moussa Sissoko, Edo Kayembe, Yasser Larouci, Kwadwo Baah, Giorgi Chakvetadze.

Expert Championship Analysis

Our team of football experts monitor the current injuries and suspensions. When integrated with the latest form, this helps us secure the value odds. Our data-led approach backed up by key stats always proves useful.

Key Leeds vs Watford league stats:

  • The 2.5 line has been covered in all of the last 5 Watford games.
  • The 2.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Watford games.
  • The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 5 Watford games.
  • The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 3 games between these teams.

We can’t pass up the chance to back Over 2.5 Goals at an appealing price of -163 based on the available stats. It’s anticipated that at least three goals will be notched in this Championship encounter.

Those feeling bullish when it comes to goals being scored might find the larger odds appealing when it comes to Over 3.5 Goals. This requires both sides to bag a combined four or more.

Over 2.5 Probability

When you look at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 61.9% chance of winning. However, our research has found that the actual probability is closer to 70%. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

Leeds vs Watford Prediction

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Leeds vs Watford Odds

The latest betting odds give Leeds United a 77% chance of winning which means they’re overwhelming -333 favourites to win this Championship clash with the bookies. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +900 about Watford.

You can find the shortest odds for Over 2.5 Goals, which means three goals or more being scored. Both Teams to Score is a popular bet and the Yes/No options are something of a toss-up here.

The leading football betting sites offer hundreds of markets when it comes to Championship matches. Make sure you look through all the available options before deciding which bet to place.

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Team Stats

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Full time Result

  • 5 wins, 1 defeats and 4 draws in previous 10 matches
  • 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in previous 10 home matches

Full time Results

  • 5 wins, 4 defeats and 1 draws in previous 10 matches
  • 2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in previous 10 away matches

Goals

Goals

Corners

Corners

Possession

Possession

Top Scorers & Assists

Top Scorers & Assists

Team News

It’s great to get the latest lineups for the match, with injuries being flagged up thanks to our up-to-date Leeds vs Watford team news.

If you’re looking for the latest player information, check out the Championship squads.

Leeds vs Watford Lineups

Leeds Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Watford Confirmed Lineup 3-5-2

Leeds Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

1 Illan Meslier
2 Jayden Bogle 6 Joe Rodon 5 Pascal Struijk 3 Junior Firpo
22 Ao Tanaka 8 Joe Rothwell
29 Wilfried Gnonto 11 Brenden Aaronson 17 Largie Ramazani
10 Joel Piroe
1 Daniel Bachmann
6 Matthew Pollock 3 Francisco Sierralta 22 James Morris
36 Festy Ebosele 7 Thomas Ince 17 Moussa Sissoko 39 Edo Kayembe 37 Yasser Larouci
34 Kwadwo Baah 8 Giorgi Chakvetadze

Watford Confirmed Lineup 3-5-2

Leeds Substitutes

  • 7Daniel James
  • 9Patrick Bamford
  • 14Manor Solomon
  • 19Mateo Joseph
  • 25Sam Byram
  • 26Karl Darlow
  • 33Isaac Schmidt
  • 37James Debayo
  • 50Charlie Crew

Watford Substitutes

  • 5Ryan Porteous
  • 11Rocco Vata
  • 12Ken Sema
  • 14Pierre Dwomoh
  • 15Antonio Tikvic
  • 19Vakoun Issouf Bayo
  • 20Mamadou Doumbia
  • 23Jonathan Bond
  • 45Ryan Andrews

Previous Leeds Lineups

18 Oct Championship
Leeds 2-0 Sheffield Utd
04 Oct Championship
Sunderland 2-2 Leeds
01 Oct Championship
Norwich 1-1 Leeds
28 Sep Championship
Leeds 3-0 Coventry
21 Sep Championship
Cardiff 0-2 Leeds
14 Sep Championship
Leeds 0-1 Burnley

Previous Watford Lineups

19 Oct Championship
Luton 3-0 Watford
05 Oct Championship
Watford 2-1 Middlesbrough
02 Oct Championship
Preston 3-0 Watford
28 Sep Championship
Watford 2-1 Sunderland
24 Sep EFL Cup
Man City 2-1 Watford
21 Sep Championship
Norwich 4-1 Watford

Injuries & Suspensions

Leeds Injury Table

Type Name Info
Júnior Firpo Hamstring
Joe Gelhardt Hip injury
Ilia Gruev Knee injury

Watford Injury Table

Type Name Info
Ryan Andrews Knock injury
Tom Dele-Bashiru Knee injury
Angelo Ogbonna Hamstring

England FlagChampionship Table

2024/2025 Season

# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Leeds 20 12 5 3 36:14 41
2 Sheffield Utd 19 12 5 2 27:11 39
3 Burnley 20 10 8 2 24:7 38
4 Sunderland 20 10 7 3 29:15 37
5 Blackburn 19 10 4 5 23:17 34
6 Middlesbrough 20 9 4 7 34:25 31
7 Watford 18 9 3 6 26:24 30
8 West Brom 19 6 11 2 21:14 29
9 Swansea 20 7 6 7 21:19 27
10 Norwich 20 6 8 6 35:30 26
11 Bristol City 20 6 8 6 25:25 26
12 Sheffield Wed 20 7 5 8 23:29 26
13 Millwall 18 6 7 5 20:16 25
14 Luton 20 6 4 10 23:35 22
15 Coventry 19 5 6 8 25:27 21
16 Derby 20 5 6 9 22:26 21
17 Stoke 20 5 6 9 21:26 21
18 Preston 19 3 10 6 18:26 19
19 Oxford 18 4 6 8 20:28 18
20 QPR 19 3 9 7 18:26 18
21 Portsmouth 18 3 8 7 21:30 17
22 Cardiff 18 4 5 9 17:28 17
23 Plymouth 19 4 5 10 19:40 17
24 Hull 19 3 6 10 17:27 15
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Leeds 11 9 1 1 25:6 28
2 Sheffield Utd 9 8 1 0 14:2 25
3 Watford 9 7 2 0 13:4 23
4 Sunderland 10 6 4 0 17:6 22
5 Burnley 10 5 5 0 13:3 20
6 Blackburn 9 6 1 2 13:7 19
7 Luton 11 5 3 3 16:14 18
8 Millwall 10 5 2 3 13:8 17
9 Middlesbrough 10 5 2 3 15:11 17
10 Norwich 9 4 4 1 25:13 16
11 Oxford 10 4 4 2 13:12 16
12 Plymouth 9 4 3 2 16:13 15
13 Derby 9 4 2 3 13:9 14
14 Preston 10 3 5 2 10:9 14
15 Bristol City 9 3 4 2 13:9 13
16 Swansea 9 3 4 2 12:9 13
17 Stoke 10 3 4 3 15:13 13
18 Sheffield Wed 11 3 4 4 14:16 13
19 West Brom 9 2 6 1 6:5 12
20 Cardiff 9 4 0 5 11:12 12
21 Coventry 9 3 2 4 16:15 11
22 Portsmouth 9 2 4 3 9:10 10
23 QPR 10 1 5 4 11:16 8
24 Hull 10 1 4 5 8:12 7