Watford vs Charlton Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 17 Oct 2026
Watford vs Charlton Predictions
The betting sites might have been too generous with their odds of -139 when it comes to the BTTS Yes selection. We can’t see any reason why Watford and Charlton won’t find the net.
Check out the complete Watford vs Charlton betting breakdown below, highlighting the logic behind our main match prediction, as well as our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
Watford vs Charlton Preview
Watford meet Charlton at Vicarage Road, with kick-off set for 07:30 on Saturday 17 October.
Watford have lost their last four games. Away at Cardiff City Stadium, they recently suffered a 5-1 defeat against Cardiff City. Alessio Dionisi's side had 42% possession and totalled four shots on target, with Hector Kyprianou scoring the goal.
Charlton Athletic played out a 2-2 draw in their previous game. This was on their travels to Turf Moor, with Burnley the opponents. The South London outfit managed five shots on goal and enjoyed 55% possession, while Kayne Ramsay and Ivan Mesik were both on target.
H2H: 1-1 Draw in Pair’s Last Meeting
We saw Watford draw 1-1 at home to Charlton at Vicarage Road when the teams last went head-to-head.
| Championship | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 |  Charlton |
10 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 13 | -3 | 10:13 | 14 |
| 22 |  Watford |
10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 19 | -11 | 8:19 | 8 |
Watford have 2 wins, 6 losses and 2 draws, averaging 0.8 goals from 3.8 shots on goal and 11.4 attempts. The Hornets have averaged 44.8% possession and 3.6 corners per match, with the opposition scoring 1.9 goals from 5.4 shots on goal, 15.6 attempts and 5.7 corners.
Top scorer Amin Nabizada has found the net 3 times, with Hector Kyprianou, Edo Kayembe, Mamadou Doumbia and Luca Kjerrumgaard getting 1 goals each. Iker Bravo is the top assists maker with 2.
Charlton have won 3, lost 2 and drawn 5, with an average of 9.3 attempts, 3.0 shots on goal and 1.0 goals. Nathan Jones' team average 40.6% possession, 4.7 corners awarded and 6.3 corners against them, while 1.3 goals have been conceded from 4.5 shots on goal and 15.9 attempts.
Tyreece Campbell is top scorer on 4, with Karlan Grant and Lloyd Jones next on 2. The top assistors in the last 10 games are Lloyd Jones, Harvey Knibbs and Tyreece Campbell who have all made 1.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Watford predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Federico Ravaglia (GK), Omar Traoré, Mattie Pollock, Kevin Keben, Jordan Zemura, Edo Kayembe, Hector Kyprianou, Othmane Maamma, Martín Payero, Stephy Mavididi, Myron Boadu.
Charlton predicted lineup (3-4-2-1): Arthur Okonkwo (GK), Kayne Ramsay, Lloyd Jones, Billy Koumetio, Danny McNamara, Oliver Skipp, Conor Coventry, Amarii Bell, Karlan Grant, Tyreece Campbell, Miles Leaburn.
Main Match Prediction
There’s an attractive -139 available when it comes to the teams both scoring in this Championship match. We’re expecting a nice return from this BTTS Yes wager based on the available stats.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
Knowing the players that are injured give us a helping hand when putting together football betting tips. Once we’ve also looked at the Championship form guide, we use the available stats and make predictions.
According to the latest betting odds, our pick has a 58.1% chance of winning. After careful examination, our experts have this probability somewhere between 65-70%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.
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Correct Score Prediction
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There are odds of +440 available that we see a 1-1 scoreline played out. We like the correct score option as there’s a nice reward if you can accurately predict the outcome.
Player Prop Picks
Miles Leaburn (Charlton) can be backed at -105 to finish with one or more shots on goal. In conclusion, we think that the odds offer plenty of appeal when it comes to betting on Shots on Target.
Tyreece Campbell (Charlton) has managed three goals in his past five Championship away games. The Anytime Goalscorer odds look really appealing based on the stats and we’ll take a chance on him at odds of +370.
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Corners Prediction
It has now been three straight Watford matches where the 10.5 Total Corners line has not been covered, while we’ve seen an average of 10.20 corners in the last five Charlton away games. We’re anticipating the sides to fall short of the line, with this Total Corners bet on offer at -116.
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Bet Builder Tips
Try out our bet builder picks which include Yes on the Both Teams to Score market, a draw on the 1x2 and also Miles Leaburn (Charlton) to record at minimum of one shot on target.
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Watford vs Charlton Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Watford are available at +130 to come away with a triumph in this Championship clash, meaning a 43% likelihood of winning according to the published betting odds. Charlton Athletic are operating at larger odds than the opposition and the underdogs can be wagered at +200.
There are different ways to bet on Watford winning and that includes the -108 about them on the Asian Handicap -0.25. It also means that if they draw with Charlton, you get half stakes refunded.
Under 2.5 Goals is available as the favourite and a bet on this pick means that you don’t want more than two goals to be netted. The Yes pick in the Both Teams to Score market is considered to be the most likely result and it’s trading at -139.
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Those interested in Luca Tange Kjerrumgaard to find the net anytime are able to get +220. There is the chance to back the favourite to score the first goal at odds of +575.
Stats: Last 10 Championship matches only.
Watford have finished with four losses, three victories and three draws in the past 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.00 goals per match and conceding 1.70.
Charlton haven’t tasted victory in four consecutive matches on the road. The South London outfit have managed five draws, three losses and two victories in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 1.10 goals per game and conceding 1.70.
When the sides last met at Vicarage Road, Watford drew 1-1 with Charlton.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watford Home Stats |
3-3-4 | 2.70 | 1.00 | 1.70 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 4 | |
| Charlton Away Stats |
2-5-3 | 2.80 | 1.10 | 1.70 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 2 | |
- 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
Watford League Stats
Charlton League Stats
- 2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 3 wins, 2 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 2 wins, 3 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 0.80 goals scored and 1.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 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 3.60 corners awarded and 5.70 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.50 corners awarded and 5.30 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 9.30 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.80 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 8 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 4.70 corners awarded and 6.30 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.50 corners awarded and 8.00 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 11.00 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 11.50 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 1 and least corners in 8 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 44.80% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 46.90% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 40.60% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 36.60% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 2 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Watford this season are Amin Nabizada (3), Edo Kayembe (1), Hector Kyprianou (1)
- Top Assistors for Watford this season are Iker Bravo (2), Edo Kayembe (1), Omar Traore (1)
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Watford vs Charlton Lineups & Team News
Before making your bets, take a look at the Watford vs Charlton team news. We’ll provide the predicted and confirmed lineups for the Championship along with up-to-date injury news.
Watford Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Charlton Predicted Lineup 3-4-2-1
Watford Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Charlton Predicted Lineup 3-4-2-1
Previous Watford Lineups
Previous Charlton Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Watford Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Alessio Dionisi
Charlton Player Stats & Squad
Championship Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swansea | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 16:7 | 23 |
| 2 | Middlesbrough | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 20:14 | 21 |
| 3 | West Ham | 10 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 29:12 | 19 |
| 4 | Birmingham | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 17:11 | 17 |
| 5 | QPR | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 15:9 | 17 |
| 6 | West Brom | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 12:10 | 17 |
| 7 | Southampton | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 21:10 | 16 |
| 8 | Stoke | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 17:16 | 16 |
| 9 | Blackburn | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 15:13 | 15 |
| 10 | Wolverhampton | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 16:14 | 14 |
| 11 | Millwall | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 16:16 | 14 |
| 12 | Bristol City | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 12:14 | 14 |
| 13 | Charlton | 10 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 10:13 | 14 |
| 14 | Bolton | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 15:18 | 13 |
| 15 | Sheffield Utd | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 14:14 | 12 |
| 16 | Portsmouth | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 12:13 | 11 |
| 17 | Wrexham | 10 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 11:15 | 11 |
| 18 | Lincoln | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 7:17 | 11 |
| 19 | Cardiff | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 16:15 | 10 |
| 20 | Norwich | 10 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 17:20 | 9 |
| 21 | Burnley | 10 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 15:19 | 8 |
| 22 | Watford | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 8:19 | 8 |
| 23 | Derby | 10 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 9:19 | 6 |
| 24 | Preston | 10 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 8:20 | 4 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southampton | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 16:4 | 15 |
| 2 | Middlesbrough | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 12:7 | 13 |
| 3 | Swansea | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 7:2 | 11 |
| 4 | West Ham | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 15:5 | 10 |
| 5 | Cardiff | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 12:6 | 9 |
| 6 | Stoke | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 10:6 | 9 |
| 7 | Blackburn | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 9:7 | 9 |
| 8 | Charlton | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 4:2 | 9 |
| 9 | QPR | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8:5 | 8 |
| 10 | West Brom | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6:4 | 8 |
| 11 | Birmingham | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 11:7 | 7 |
| 12 | Millwall | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 9:6 | 7 |
| 13 | Wolverhampton | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8:6 | 7 |
| 14 | Sheffield Utd | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7:6 | 7 |
| 15 | Portsmouth | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 8:9 | 7 |
| 16 | Watford | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6:9 | 7 |
| 17 | Norwich | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 10:9 | 6 |
| 18 | Bolton | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 6:7 | 6 |
| 19 | Bristol City | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3:5 | 6 |
| 20 | Wrexham | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6:7 | 5 |
| 21 | Burnley | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 7:8 | 4 |
| 22 | Preston | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 4:9 | 3 |
| 23 | Derby | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4:9 | 2 |
| 24 | Lincoln | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3:12 | 2 |
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