Watford vs Peterborough Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 25 Aug 2026
Watford vs Peterborough Predictions
Peterborough can perform well against Watford and there is Asian Handicap odds of -122 when it comes to the visitors having a +1 goal advantage. A return is landed if they win or draw, while money is refunded for a one-goal defeat.
Take a closer look at our complete Watford vs Peterborough betting analysis, which presents a full breakdown of our main match prediction, plus our correct score prediction, player prop picks and bet builder tips.
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Championship outfit Watford host League One side Peterborough in the second round of the EFL Cup at Vicarage Road, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Tuesday 25 August.
Watford have collected four points from their opening two Championship matches, recording one win and one draw. Their most recent game ended in a 1-1 away draw against Wrexham at The Racecourse. Alessio Dionisi's side recorded six shots on target and had 41% possession, with Luca Kjerrumgaard getting the goal.
Peterborough United have started their League One campaign with one win and one defeat from their first two matches. The Posh secured a 2-1 home victory over Mansfield Town at Weston Homes Stadium in their latest outing.
First-round EFL Cup action saw Watford claim a 1-0 win when hosting League Two club Crawley Town, with Peterborough winning 1-0 away to League Two side Bristol Rovers.
| Championship | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 |  Watford |
8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 10 | -3 | 7:10 | 8 |
| League One | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 |  Peterborough |
8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 13 | -9 | 4:13 | 5 |
Confirmed Lineups
Watford confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Daniel Bachmann (GK), Albert Eames, James Andrew Clarridge, Raphael London, Tomiwa Akinyimika, Edo Kayembe, Leo Ramirez-Espain, Michael Adu-Poku, Martin Payero, Rocco Vata, Mamadou Doumbia.
Peterborough confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Alex Bass (GK), James Dornelly, David Okagbue, George Nevett, Harley Mills, Harrison Jones, Liam Kelly, Ben Woods, Boluwatife Shofowoke, Harry Leonard, Vernon Masara.
Main Match Prediction
We’re siding with Peterborough on the Asian Handicap +1 and expect the Posh to win or draw this EFL Cup clash. We think there’s a tremendous amount of value when it comes to odds of -122.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league and EFL Cup matches):
Our team of 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.
The odds at the best football bookies suggest our pick has a 54.9% chance of winning. Based on our experts research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we can recommend this bet.
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Correct Score Prediction
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We’re sweet on the prospect of a 1-1 draw which is available at odds of +500. Correct score betting can be rewarding and you can also get plenty of entertainment with this option.
Player Prop Picks
Harry Leonard (Peterborough) has scored six goals in his past ten games. There are odds of +205 available for this Anytime Goalscorer wager and we think this is a value proposition for the player to find the net.
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Bet Builder Tips
Take a bet builder that incorporates Peterborough on the Asian Handicap at +1, Yes on the BTTS market as well as two or less goals scored in the match.
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Watford vs Peterborough 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.
For this EFL Cup clash, Watford are the -123 favourites to triumph according to the latest Full-Time Result betting odds. This reflects that they have a 55% chance of winning. Peterborough United are seen as the most unlikely winner at +295.
There’s a nice alternative in the form of the Half-Time Result market. This allows you to back Watford at +125 to lead at the break or alternatively opt for Peterborough at +310. The draw is the third option at +145.
The Over 2.5 option is currently favourite on the Total Goals betting market. If you’re anticipating that both teams will score, the BTTS Yes option can be wagered at -182.
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Luca Tange Kjerrumgaard is favourite to be First Goalscorer at +400. If you want to back him to score the last goal, you can get similar odds.
Latest EFL Cup and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.
Watford Stats
Peterborough Stats
- 2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 2 wins, 5 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 1 win, 7 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 0.70 goals scored and 2.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.90 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.20 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 0.90 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.80 goals scored and 1.80 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 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
Watford vs Peterborough Lineups & Team News
The latest Watford vs Peterborough team news could impact your bets — review it first. We’ll share both predicted and confirmed lineups for the EFL Cup along with the latest injury news.
Watford Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Peterborough Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3
Watford Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Peterborough Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3
Watford Substitutes
- 4Kevin Keben
- 5Hector Kyprianou
- 6Matthew Pollock
- 7Othmane Maamma
- 8Edoardo Bove
- 17Iker Bravo
- 21Amin Nabizada
- 24Sam Walker
- 33Jordan Zemura
Peterborough Substitutes
- 2Carl Johnston
- 3Evan Weir
- 8Brandon Khela
- 10Ethan Williams
- 11Owura Edwards
- 18Lucca Mendonca
- 20C. Conn-Clarke
- 23Collin Ndi
- 29David Kamara
Previous Watford Lineups
Previous Peterborough Lineups
Watford Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Alessio Dionisi
Peterborough Player Stats & Squad
Championship Table
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swansea | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 13:6 | 17 |
| 2 | West Ham | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 22:11 | 15 |
| 3 | Middlesbrough | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 16:12 | 15 |
| 4 | Wolverhampton | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 15:10 | 14 |
| 5 | West Brom | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 10:8 | 14 |
| 6 | QPR | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 10:7 | 13 |
| 7 | Stoke | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 13:12 | 13 |
| 8 | Bristol City | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 11:12 | 13 |
| 9 | Charlton | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 7:10 | 12 |
| 10 | Birmingham | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 12:11 | 11 |
| 11 | Millwall | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 15:15 | 11 |
| 12 | Lincoln | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 7:8 | 11 |
| 13 | Southampton | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 19:10 | 10 |
| 14 | Wrexham | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 9:12 | 10 |
| 15 | Bolton | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 11:15 | 10 |
| 16 | Blackburn | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 12:12 | 9 |
| 17 | Norwich | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 16:17 | 9 |
| 18 | Sheffield Utd | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 9:11 | 9 |
| 19 | Portsmouth | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 9:10 | 8 |
| 20 | Watford | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 7:10 | 8 |
| 21 | Cardiff | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 10:12 | 7 |
| 22 | Derby | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 7:14 | 5 |
| 23 | Preston | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 8:15 | 4 |
| 24 | Burnley | 8 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 9:17 | 4 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southampton | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 15:4 | 12 |
| 2 | Middlesbrough | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 11:7 | 10 |
| 3 | West Ham | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 14:4 | 9 |
| 4 | Stoke | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 8:3 | 9 |
| 5 | Swansea | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5:1 | 8 |
| 6 | West Brom | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6:3 | 8 |
| 7 | Charlton | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3:1 | 8 |
| 8 | Millwall | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9:5 | 7 |
| 9 | Wolverhampton | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7:3 | 7 |
| 10 | Watford | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6:5 | 7 |
| 11 | Norwich | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 10:8 | 6 |
| 12 | Cardiff | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 7:5 | 6 |
| 13 | Blackburn | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7:6 | 6 |
| 14 | Bolton | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5:5 | 6 |
| 15 | Bristol City | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3:4 | 6 |
| 16 | Wrexham | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5:5 | 5 |
| 17 | QPR | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4:4 | 5 |
| 18 | Birmingham | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 7:7 | 4 |
| 19 | Portsmouth | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5:7 | 4 |
| 20 | Sheffield Utd | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4:6 | 4 |
| 21 | Burnley | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 5:6 | 3 |
| 22 | Preston | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4:8 | 3 |
| 23 | Lincoln | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3:6 | 2 |
| 24 | Derby | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3:8 | 1 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Plymouth | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 16:11 | 16 |
| 2 | Bradford | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 8:5 | 16 |
| 3 | Huddersfield | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 14:7 | 15 |
| 4 | Sheffield Wed | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 13:6 | 14 |
| 5 | Stockport | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 17:10 | 13 |
| 6 | Cambridge | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 13:11 | 13 |
| 7 | Reading | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 17:10 | 12 |
| 8 | Burton | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 14:15 | 12 |
| 9 | Wimbledon | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 6:8 | 12 |
| 10 | Oxford | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 13:7 | 11 |
| 11 | Leyton Orient | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 13:11 | 10 |
| 12 | Wycombe | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 13:16 | 10 |
| 13 | Stevenage | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 11:8 | 9 |
| 14 | Leicester | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 9:11 | 9 |
| 15 | Blackpool | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 13:13 | 8 |
| 16 | Luton | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 12:14 | 8 |
| 17 | Mansfield | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 10:13 | 8 |
| 18 | Barnsley | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7:12 | 8 |
| 19 | Bromley | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 8:18 | 8 |
| 20 | Notts County | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 7:9 | 7 |
| 21 | Doncaster | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 8:9 | 6 |
| 22 | MK Dons | 7 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 8:10 | 6 |
| 23 | Peterborough | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 4:13 | 5 |
| 24 | Wigan | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5:12 | 4 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reading | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 14:6 | 10 |
| 2 | Wimbledon | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2:0 | 8 |
| 3 | Huddersfield | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7:2 | 7 |
| 4 | Mansfield | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7:3 | 7 |
| 5 | Cambridge | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7:6 | 7 |
| 6 | Stockport | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 10:7 | 6 |
| 7 | Plymouth | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6:4 | 6 |
| 8 | Bradford | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4:2 | 6 |
| 9 | Burton | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 10:9 | 6 |
| 10 | Sheffield Wed | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 7:3 | 5 |
| 11 | Oxford | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6:3 | 5 |
| 12 | Blackpool | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 9:7 | 5 |
| 13 | Luton | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5:4 | 5 |
| 14 | Stevenage | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5:5 | 4 |
| 15 | Notts County | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3:3 | 4 |
| 16 | Peterborough | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3:5 | 4 |
| 17 | Barnsley | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4:8 | 4 |
| 18 | Bromley | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3:9 | 4 |
| 19 | MK Dons | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2:2 | 3 |
| 20 | Wycombe | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 7:8 | 3 |
| 21 | Leicester | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3:6 | 3 |
| 22 | Leyton Orient | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5:10 | 3 |
| 23 | Wigan | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3:8 | 3 |
| 24 | Doncaster | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3:4 | 2 |
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