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.
Scroll down to view our Watford vs Peterborough betting preview, where we break down our main match prediction in full, followed by our correct score prediction and bet builder tips.
Watford vs Peterborough Preview
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 played out a 1-1 draw when last in action. This was on the road at The Racecourse against Wrexham in the Championship. Alessio Dionisi's side recorded six shots on target and had 41% possession, with Luca Kjerrumgaard getting the goal.
Peterborough United claimed a 2-1 League One home victory over Mansfield Town at Weston Homes Stadium in their previous game.
In their most recent EFL Cup engagements, Watford claimed a 1-0 win when hosting Crawley Town, with Peterborough winning 1-0 away to Bristol Rovers.
| Championship | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 |  Watford |
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3:2 | 4 |
| League One | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 |  Peterborough |
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 2:3 | 3 |
Main Match Prediction
We’re siding with Peterborough on the Asian Handicap +1 and expect them 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):
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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 +525. Correct score betting can be rewarding and you can also get plenty of entertainment with this option.
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 -159 favourites to triumph according to the latest Full-Time Result betting odds. This reflects that they have a 61% chance of winning. Peterborough United are seen as the most unlikely winner at +380.
There’s a nice alternative in the form of the Half-Time Result market. This allows you to back Watford at +108 to lead at the break or alternatively opt for Peterborough at +360. The draw is the third option at +150.
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 -172.
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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
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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.
Previous Watford Lineups
Previous Peterborough Lineups
Watford Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Alessio Dionisi
Peterborough Player Stats & Squad
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Millwall | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5:0 | 6 |
| 2 | West Brom | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5:2 | 6 |
| 3 | Charlton | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4:2 | 6 |
| 4 | Wolverhampton | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5:3 | 4 |
| 5 | QPR | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3:1 | 4 |
| 6 | Blackburn | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4:3 | 4 |
| 7 | Watford | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3:2 | 4 |
| 8 | Swansea | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2:1 | 4 |
| 9 | Bolton | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2:1 | 4 |
| 10 | Portsmouth | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4:4 | 3 |
| 11 | Middlesbrough | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3:3 | 3 |
| 12 | Cardiff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3:3 | 2 |
| 13 | Wrexham | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2:2 | 2 |
| 14 | Birmingham | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2:2 | 2 |
| 15 | Sheffield Utd | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0:0 | 2 |
| 16 | West Ham | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3:4 | 1 |
| 17 | Derby | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3:4 | 1 |
| 18 | Burnley | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3:5 | 1 |
| 19 | Bristol City | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2:4 | 1 |
| 20 | Lincoln | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2:5 | 0 |
| 21 | Preston | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2:5 | 0 |
| 22 | Stoke | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2:5 | 0 |
| 23 | Norwich | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1:5 | 0 |
| 24 | Southampton | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4:3 | -1 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Millwall | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:0 | 3 |
| 2 | West Brom | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:1 | 3 |
| 3 | Southampton | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:1 | 3 |
| 4 | Charlton | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 5 | Blackburn | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 6 | Watford | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 7 | Bolton | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 8 | Middlesbrough | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 9 | Wolverhampton | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 1 |
| 10 | Birmingham | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 1 |
| 11 | Derby | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 1 |
| 12 | Burnley | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 1 |
| 13 | Cardiff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 14 | Wrexham | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 15 | QPR | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:0 | 1 |
| 16 | Swansea | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:0 | 1 |
| 17 | Sheffield Utd | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:0 | 1 |
| 18 | West Ham | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 0 |
| 19 | Stoke | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 0 |
| 20 | Norwich | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 0 |
| 21 | Portsmouth | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:3 | 0 |
| 22 | Lincoln | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:3 | 0 |
| 23 | Preston | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:3 | 0 |
| 24 | Bristol City | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:2 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bradford | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3:0 | 6 |
| 2 | Huddersfield | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4:1 | 4 |
| 3 | Luton | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6:5 | 4 |
| 4 | Oxford | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4:3 | 4 |
| 5 | Cambridge | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4:3 | 4 |
| 6 | Blackpool | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3:2 | 4 |
| 7 | Burton | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3:2 | 4 |
| 8 | Bromley | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2:1 | 4 |
| 9 | Stockport | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4:3 | 3 |
| 10 | Leyton Orient | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3:2 | 3 |
| 11 | Mansfield | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3:3 | 3 |
| 12 | Sheffield Wed | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2:2 | 3 |
| 13 | Peterborough | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2:3 | 3 |
| 14 | MK Dons | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3:3 | 2 |
| 15 | Notts County | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3:3 | 2 |
| 16 | Wycombe | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2:2 | 2 |
| 17 | Reading | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3:4 | 1 |
| 18 | Leicester | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2:3 | 1 |
| 19 | Stevenage | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2:3 | 1 |
| 20 | Doncaster | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1:2 | 1 |
| 21 | Barnsley | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0:1 | 1 |
| 22 | Plymouth | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2:4 | 1 |
| 23 | Wimbledon | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0:3 | 1 |
| 24 | Wigan | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2:5 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huddersfield | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:0 | 3 |
| 2 | Bradford | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 3 |
| 3 | Cambridge | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:2 | 3 |
| 4 | Mansfield | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 5 | Peterborough | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 6 | Luton | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 1 |
| 7 | Oxford | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 1 |
| 8 | Blackpool | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 9 | Burton | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 10 | Bromley | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 11 | MK Dons | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 12 | Notts County | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 13 | Wycombe | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 14 | Doncaster | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:0 | 1 |
| 15 | Wimbledon | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:0 | 1 |
| 16 | Reading | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3:4 | 0 |
| 17 | Stockport | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 0 |
| 18 | Leyton Orient | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 0 |
| 19 | Leicester | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 0 |
| 20 | Stevenage | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 0 |
| 21 | Sheffield Wed | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | 0 |
| 22 | Barnsley | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | 0 |
| 23 | Plymouth | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:3 | 0 |
| 24 | Wigan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:2 | 0 |
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