Swansea vs Watford Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 23 Aug 2025


Championship Betting Preview: Swansea vs Watford
Swansea host Watford in this Championship match at Swansea.com Stadium, with kick-off set for 07:30 on Saturday 23 August 2025. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.
We Expect Swans to Deliver the Goods
Swansea look like the bet to place on the Full-Time Result market, especially as odds of -102 are available. Back our value selection with confidence when they clash with Watford.
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Watford Won Previous H2H Clash
Swansea City landed a home win in their last game, overcoming Sheffield United by a 1-0 scoreline at Swansea.com Stadium. The Swans enjoyed 56% possession and managed four shots on target, with Ronald Pereira netting the winner in the 66th minute.
Watford claimed a home win in their previous game. A 2-1 victory occurred against Queens Park Rangers at Vicarage Road. Paulo Pezzolano's men were restricted to 46% possession and had four shots on goal, while Luca Kjerrumgaard netted twice.
Head-to-Head Statistics
The scoreline was 1-0 in favour of home side Watford when they last played Swansea, with the clash taking place at Vicarage Road. The past 9 H2H meetings have resulted in four wins apiece along with a draw.
Championship | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
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2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2:2 | 3 |
15 | ![]() |
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 3 |
Swansea have 6 wins, 2 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.4 goals from 3.6 shots on goal and 9.5 attempts. The South Wales side have averaged 53.7% possession and 3.7 corners per match, with their opponents getting 0.8 goals from 3.2 shots on goal, 7.4 attempts and 4.8 corners.
Harry Darling is the top scorer with 3 goals, while Ronald Pereira, Ji-Sung Eom and Zan Vipotnik each have 2. The leading assistor is Josh Tymon with 3.
Watford – Last 10 League GamesWatford have won 2, lost 6 and drawn 2, with an average of 9.0 attempts, 2.9 shots on goal and 0.8 goals. The Hornets average 52.3% possession, 5.4 corners in their favour and 3.3 corners against, while 1.2 goals have been conceded from 4.6 shots on goal and 9.5 attempts.
Moussa Sissoko is top scorer on 3, with Luca Kjerrumgaard and Mamadou Doumbia next on 2. Imran Louza has managed to clock up 5 assists in the last 10 games.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Swansea predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Lawrence Vigouroux (GK), Josh Key, Ben Cabango, Cameron Burgess, Josh Tymon, Gonçalo Franco, Malick Yalcouye, Ronald, Ethan Galbraith, Ji-sung Eom, Liam Cullen.
Watford predicted lineup (4-3-3): Egil Selvik (GK), Jeremy Ngakia, Kevin Keben, James Abankwah, Marc Bola, Edo Kayembe, Moussa Sissoko, Hector Kyprianou, Mamadou Doumbia, Luca Kjerrumgaard, Nestory Irankunda.
Swansea vs Watford Prediction & Betting Tips
The Swansea vs Watford betting tips feature sharp analysis across major markets, including a key match prediction, our best corners bet, player prop picks, correct score guidance and a ready-made bet builder.
Match Prediction
We believe that Swansea are excellent value at -102 when it comes to this Championship encounter. The odds look really attractive and we’re confident of landing a return here.
The latest Championship team news and current form are always useful information when it comes to providing football betting tips. It’s also important to pay attention to the available stats so that we make the best picks.
Key Swansea vs Watford league stats:
Swansea to Win Probability
If you go by the best football betting sites, our pick has a 50.5% chance of delivering a return. After careful examination, our team calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we can recommend this wager.
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Correct Score Prediction
We’re betting on Swansea to secure a 1-0 winning scoreline. Odds of +525 can be taken and it’s great fun to predict a correct score and hopefully land a winner.
Player Prop Picks
Luca Tange Kjerrumgaard (Watford) is available to finish with one or more shots on goal at -127. He looks like a value bet on the Shots on Target market and we recommend backing this player prop pick.


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Ji-Sung Eom (Swansea) has netted two goals in his past five Championship home games. We’ll take a chance at +480 for this Anytime Goalscorer wager as the betting odds look really appealing.


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Corners Prediction
Swansea have had under 4.5 corners in 8 of the past 10 games, while the previous four Watford matches have involved them conceding less than 4.5 corners. There is value when it comes to going under the Swansea Team Corners line and this is available at +110.






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Bet Builder Tips
Our bet builder selections include Swansea to succeed, less than three goals to be registered accompanied by Luca Tange Kjerrumgaard (Watford) to have a minimum of one shot on target.
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Swansea vs Watford Odds
The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.
Swansea Trading at Shorter Odds Than Watford
Swansea City are regarded as having a 50% chance of winning this Championship clash in the eyes of the bookies. It means that their current betting odds are -100. Watford are the +260 underdogs, while the draw can also be backed as an alternative.
The Asian Handicap -0.5 option is the same as a win on the 1x2 market. Swansea are -100 when it comes to this selection, with their opponents Watford +0.5 at -125 which means the draw is also included with this pick.
Under 2.5 Goals is currently the betting favourite and a bet on this option would mean you need no more than two goals to be scored. Both Teams to Score No is available at -130 for anyone expecting at least one side to draw a blank.
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Bobby Wales Favourite to Score the First Goal
Those interested in favourite Bobby Wales to find the net first can get +525, while the Anytime Goalscorer angle could hold more appeal and this is +235.













Swansea Bidding to Stay Strong at Home
Swansea are unbeaten in the last six games at Swansea.com Stadium. The Swans have seven wins, two losses and one draw in the last 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.60 goals per match and conceding 0.70.
Watford have been defeated in six straight away matches. Paulo Pezzolano's team have recorded seven losses, two draws and one win in the previous 10 away games, scoring an average of 0.70 goals per match and conceding 1.30.
Swansea overcame Watford 1-0 when the sides last met at Swansea.com Stadium. In the previous 4 H2H games at Swansea.com Stadium, we have seen three Swansea victories and one Watford win.
Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
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7-1-2 | 2.30 | 1.60 | 0.70 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 8 | |
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1-2-7 | 2.00 | 0.70 | 1.30 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
- W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
- G = Avg. Goals
- GF = Avg. Goals For
- GA = Avg. Goals Against
- O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
- U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
- B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
- B-No = Matches BTTS No
- Championship: 12/03 2025 Watford 1 Swansea 0
- Championship: 05/11 2024 Swansea 1 Watford 0
- Championship: 06/03 2024 Watford 1 Swansea 1
- Championship: 24/10 2023 Swansea 0 Watford 1
- Championship: 30/12 2022 Swansea 4 Watford 0
- Championship: 05/10 2022 Watford 1 Swansea 2
- Championship: 08/05 2021 Watford 2 Swansea 0
- Championship: 02/01 2021 Swansea 2 Watford 1
- EFL Cup: 24/09 2019 Watford 2 Swansea 1


- 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 6 wins, 3 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches
- 2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 1 win, 7 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.30 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.20 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.10 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 1 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 0.80 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.70 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.00 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.70 corners awarded and 4.80 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.30 corners awarded and 4.90 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 8.50 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.20 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 5.40 corners awarded and 3.30 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.00 corners awarded and 4.60 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 8.70 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.60 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 53.70% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 56.40% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 52.30% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 54.30% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 away matches
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Swansea vs Watford Lineups & Team News
Double-check the Swansea vs Watford team news before placing your bets. We’ll bring you the expected and confirmed lineups for the Championship along with up-to-date injury news.
Swansea Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Watford Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
Swansea Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Watford Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
Previous Swansea Lineups
Previous Watford Lineups
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
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1 | Stoke | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6:1 | 6 |
2 | Middlesbrough | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4:0 | 6 |
3 | West Brom | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4:2 | 6 |
4 | Bristol City | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4:1 | 4 |
5 | Coventry | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5:3 | 4 |
6 | Birmingham | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3:2 | 4 |
7 | Preston | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3:2 | 4 |
8 | Southampton | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3:2 | 4 |
9 | Hull | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3:2 | 4 |
10 | Charlton | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1:0 | 4 |
11 | Norwich | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3:3 | 3 |
12 | Leicester | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3:3 | 3 |
13 | Portsmouth | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2:2 | 3 |
14 | Watford | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2:2 | 3 |
15 | Swansea | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1:1 | 3 |
16 | Millwall | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2:4 | 3 |
17 | Ipswich | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2:2 | 2 |
18 | QPR | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2:3 | 1 |
19 | Wrexham | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3:5 | 0 |
20 | Oxford | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2:4 | 0 |
21 | Blackburn | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1:3 | 0 |
22 | Derby | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4:8 | 0 |
23 | Sheffield Wed | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1:5 | 0 |
24 | Sheffield Utd | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1:5 | 0 |
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Stoke | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:1 | 3 |
2 | Hull | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:2 | 3 |
3 | Preston | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
4 | Southampton | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
5 | Leicester | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
6 | Watford | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
7 | Middlesbrough | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
8 | West Brom | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
9 | Charlton | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
10 | Swansea | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
11 | Birmingham | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
12 | Ipswich | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
13 | QPR | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
14 | Bristol City | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:0 | 1 |
15 | Coventry | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:0 | 1 |
16 | Wrexham | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2:3 | 0 |
17 | Norwich | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 0 |
18 | Portsmouth | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 0 |
19 | Blackburn | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 0 |
20 | Oxford | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | 0 |
21 | Derby | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3:5 | 0 |
22 | Sheffield Utd | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:4 | 0 |
23 | Millwall | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:3 | 0 |
24 | Sheffield Wed | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:3 | 0 |















































