Watford vs West Ham Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 29 Aug 2026
Watford vs West Ham Predictions
If you concur with our viewpoint that West Ham can beat Watford, there is the opportunity to land a price of -118 that this happens. We think that the odds stand out on the Full-Time Result market.
Read our complete Watford vs West Ham betting preview for the full analysis behind our main match prediction, as well as our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
Watford vs West Ham Preview
Watford clash with West Ham at Vicarage Road, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 29 August.
Watford drew on the road in their last Championship game. A 1-1 scoreline was played out against Wrexham at The Racecourse. The Hornets had 41% possession and recorded six shots on target, with Luca Kjerrumgaard scoring the goal.
On Tuesday night, Watford hosted Peterborough United and were beaten 5-1 in the EFL Cup.
West Ham United were beaten in their previous Championship game, losing 2-1 at home to Charlton Athletic at London Stadium. The East London outfit enjoyed a mind-boggling 78% of possession and managed nine shots on goal, while Joel Piroe found the net.
Four days ago, West Ham triumphed 4-1 in the EFL Cup when visiting Southampton.
West Ham Have Been Unstoppable When Playing Watford
It was a 1-0 Premier League home win for West Ham at London Stadium when they last played Watford. West Ham have a 100% win record when it comes to the previous 5 H2H meetings.
| Championship | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 |  Watford |
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3:2 | 4 |
| 16 |  West Ham |
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 3:4 | 1 |
1 win, 6 losses and 3 draws, averaging 0.6 goals from 4.1 shots on goal and 11.7 attempts. Watford have had 48.5% possession and 5.3 corners per game. On average, their opponents have scored 2.1 goals from 5.4 shots on goal and 14.5 attempts, while being awarded 5.5 corners.
Luca Kjerrumgaard is the top scorer along with five other players, with each of them scoring 1 goals. Omar Traore, Kevin Keben and Imran Louza have racked up the most assists with 1 each.
West Ham have won 3, lost 5 and drawn 2, with an average of 5.0 shots on goal, 13.5 attempts and 1.3 goals. The Hammers average 48.1% possession, 5.0 corners taken and 4.4 corners against them, while 1.4 goals have been conceded from 13.7 attempts and 4.4 shots on goal.
Valentin Castellanos has scored 4 goals, followed by Callum Wilson and Konstantinos Mavropanos on 2. Jarrod Bowen has managed 6 assists in the last 10 games, while Mads Hermansen has 3 clean sheets to his name.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Watford predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Federico Ravaglia (GK), Omar Traoré, Mattie Pollock, Kevin Keben, Jordan Zemura, Edoardo Bove, Hector Kyprianou, Othmane Maamma, Iker Bravo, Amin Nabizada, Luca Kjerrumgaard.
West Ham predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Mads Hermansen (GK), Kyle Walker-Peters, Konstantinos Mavropanos, Max Kilman, Oliver Scarles, Mohamadou Kanté, Arne Engels, Jarrod Bowen, Joël Piroe, Manor Solomon, Valentín Castellanos.
Main Match Prediction
West Ham look like an appealing wager at -118 and we think they can triumph in this Championship encounter. We’ll place this bet confidently and there’s plenty of mileage in the available odds.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
It’s always a case of checking out the latest Championship team news to make expert football predictions. Then we get to work when it comes to unearthing the stats that are the most valuable.
The odds at the best football bookies suggest our pick has a 54.1% chance of winning. After careful examination, our tipsters have this probability close to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.
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Correct Score Prediction
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One bet that has caught our eye is West Ham to claim a 1-0 correct score win. This selection is available at +650 meaning that a winning selection will yield a nice return.
Player Prop Picks
Joël Piroe (West Ham) can be wagered at -156 to finish with one or more shots on goal. It’s really hard to rule him out at an attractive price for the Shots on Target betting market.
Valentín Castellanos (West Ham) has managed four goals in his past ten league matches. Considering the numbers, we think that odds of +160 offer plenty of appeal when it comes to wagering on Anytime Goalscorer.
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Corners Prediction
The past five Watford home matches have seen them awarded an average of 7.20 corners, while West Ham have conceded an average 6.80 corners in their previous ten away games. We recommend backing the -103 that Watford are able to cover the line, with this Team Corners bet landing a handsome potential return.
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Bet Builder Tips
A same-game multi always adds excitement and the picks are West Ham on the Full-Time Result, no more than two goals to be registered merged with Watford Over 4.5 corners.
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Watford vs West Ham 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.
Favourites West Ham United are regarded as the likeliest winners for this Championship clash. The -118 about them triumphing means a 54% chance of coming out on top based on their current betting odds. The +285 means that Watford are seen as having the lowest probability of succeeding.
West Ham can be backed at -120 on the Asian Handicap -0.5 if you think they’ll win. Alternatively, opponents Watford +0.5 are -109 and that means you get a return if they triumph or the draw happens.
The Total Goals odds suggest that Over 2.5 is a strong probability in this contest. Punters anticipating that both teams will find the net are able to land -179 for the BTTS Yes option.
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There is +160 available that Valentín Castellanos finds the net at any stage. He is available at +460 to register the first goal which makes him favourite.
Stats: League matches only
Watford have recorded four defeats, three victories and three draws in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 0.90 goals per game and conceding 1.40.
West Ham are winless over their previous five games on their travels. The East London outfit have recorded five defeats, three victories and two draws in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.20 goals per game and conceding 1.90.
The last Vicarage Road meeting saw West Ham beat Watford 4-1. In the past 3 H2H meetings at Vicarage Road, West Ham have won every time.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watford Home Stats |
3-3-4 | 2.30 | 0.90 | 1.40 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 6 | |
| West Ham Away Stats |
3-2-5 | 3.10 | 1.20 | 1.90 | 6 | 4 | 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
Watford League Stats
West Ham League Stats
- 1 win, 6 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 0.60 goals scored and 2.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.90 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 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 1.30 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.90 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 5.30 corners awarded and 5.50 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.70 corners awarded and 4.90 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 10.80 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.60 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 5.00 corners awarded and 4.40 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.50 corners awarded and 6.80 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 9.40 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 11.30 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 48.50% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 48.30% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 48.10% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 44.30% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Watford this season are Amin Nabizada (1), Iker Bravo (1), Luca Kjerrumgaard (1)
- Top Assistors for Watford this season are Omar Traore (1)
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Watford vs West Ham Lineups & Team News
Stay informed and review the Watford vs West Ham team news before placing your bets. Expect the predicted and confirmed Championship lineups along with timely injury updates.
Watford Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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