West Brom vs Watford Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 21 Apr 2026
Championship Betting Preview: West Brom vs Watford
West Brom go head-to-head with Watford at The Hawthorns, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Tuesday 21 April.
West Brom could land the money against Watford and we’ll take this pick on the Full-Time Result market. There are appealing odds of -122 and we can’t pass up the chance to back the favourites.
West Bromwich Albion won their last game 2-0. This was a road win against Preston North End at Deepdale. The Baggies had 48% possession and recorded three shots on target, while Josh Maja and Daryl Dike scored one goal each.
Watford have been defeated in three consecutive away games. Their previous contest was a 2-0 home loss to Sheffield United at Vicarage Road. Edward Still's team managed three shots on goal and enjoyed 54% possession.
Head-to-Head Statistics
The last head-to-head saw Watford land a 2-1 home victory over West Brom at Vicarage Road. Watford have secured three wins, West Brom boast a win and there have been three draws in the past 7 H2H meetings.
| Championship | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Watford |
43 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 52 | 53 | -1 | 52:53 | 57 |
| 20 | West Brom |
43 | 12 | 13 | 18 | 44 | 56 | -12 | 44:56 | 49 |
3 wins, 1 loss and 6 draws, averaging 1.2 goals from 13.0 attempts and 3.8 shots on goal. West Brom have had 52.6% possession and 5.8 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 0.7 goals from 8.5 attempts and 2.1 shots on goal, while earning 4.3 corners.
Josh Maja and George Campbell lead the way with 3 goals, while Daryl Dike has scored 1. Aune Selland Heggeboe, Jayson Molumby and Callum Styles have racked up the most assists with 1 each.
Watford have won 2, lost 5 and drawn 3, with an average of 4.1 shots on goal, 12.2 attempts and 0.9 goals. The Hornets average 52.4% possession, 6.0 corners awarded and 4.7 corners against, while 1.5 goals have been conceded from 12.2 attempts and 5.0 shots on goal.
Nestory Irankunda has scored 2 goals, followed by Imran Louza, Marc Bola, Edo Kayembe and Edoardo Bove on 1. Imran Louza and Giorgi Chakvetadze are the top assist makers with 2 in the previous 10 games.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
West Brom predicted lineup (4-4-2): Max O'Leary (GK), Daniel Imray, Nathaniel Phillips, George Campbell, Callum Styles, Jayson Molumby, Alex Mowatt, Ousmane Diakité, Isaac Price, Josh Maja, Aune Heggebö.
Watford predicted lineup (4-4-2): Egil Selvik (GK), Jeremy Petris, Mattie Pollock, Saba Goglichidze, Marc Bola, Nestory Irankunda, Nampalys Mendy, Imran Louza, Othmane Maamma, Mamadou Doumbia, Edo Kayembe.
West Brom vs Watford Prediction & Betting Tips
Dive into our full West Brom vs Watford betting preview, featuring an expert match prediction, a projected scoreline, valuable corners advice, top player prop bet and a bet builder designed for value.
Match Prediction
There’s a strong chance that we’ll see West Brom record a victory and they are priced at -122 to win this Championship clash. We think that the latest odds offer bettors plenty of value.
The Championship tipsters at Sportsgambler.com always have a strong handle on team news. A form guide is also utilised for our betting verdict along with checking out the numbers that are going to help inform our final football picks.
Key West Brom vs Watford league stats:
The betting apps are estimating that there is a 54.9% likelihood of this pick landing a return. However, we think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.
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Correct Score Prediction
Our correct score prediction is a 2-1 win for West Brom which is available at odds of +600. We think they’ll achieve victory and this is a way of getting bigger odds and more excitement.
Player Prop Picks
Josh Maja (West Brom) has netted two goals in his past five Championship matches. The Anytime Goalscorer odds look really appealing based on the stats and we’ll take a chance on him at odds of +270.
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Corners Prediction
Watford have been awarded an average of 8.00 corners in the past 5 matches, while the corner count against West Brom has been more than 3.5 in the previous five games. Watford should be capable of covering the line when it comes to Team Corners and odds of -159 are on offer.
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Bet Builder Tips
If you’re keen to place a bet builder, go for West Brom to win, both teams to find the net merged with Watford Over 3.5 corners.
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West Brom vs Watford 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.
With an approximate 55% chance of succeeding, the bookies are being cautious with their -122 betting odds for West Bromwich Albion triumphing in this Championship encounter. Watford are trading at a bigger price than their opponents and the outsiders can be backed at +320.
The Asian Handicap -0.5 bet means you need your selection to simply win. West Brom are -125, although Watford are +0.5 at -104 and you win with the latter if things end in a draw.
The market suggests the same probability when it comes to Over and Under 2.5 Goals, with this borne out by the odds of -116. If both teams to score is something you think will happen, there’s an opportunity to wager Yes at -135 on the BTTS market.
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There is +195 available that Karlan Grant finds the net anytime, while the favourite to score the first goal is on offer at +500.
West Brom have not tasted defeat at The Hawthorns in five straight matches. The Baggies have five draws, three defeats and two wins in the last 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.10 goals per match and conceding 1.50.
Watford have been defeated in three straight away matches. Edward Still's team have recorded four draws, four losses and two wins in the previous 10 away games, scoring an average of 0.90 goals per match and conceding 1.30.
West Brom won 2-1 when they last played Watford at The Hawthorns. In the past 3 H2H meetings at The Hawthorns, there have been two draws and a win for West Brom.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
West Brom Home Stats |
2-5-3 | 2.60 | 1.10 | 1.50 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
Watford Away Stats |
2-4-4 | 2.20 | 0.90 | 1.30 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 4 | |
- 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: 22/10 2025 Watford 2 West Brom 1
- Championship: 12/04 2025 West Brom 2 Watford 1
- Championship: 15/12 2024 Watford 2 West Brom 1
- Championship: 01/04 2024 West Brom 2 Watford 2
- Championship: 20/09 2023 Watford 2 West Brom 2
- Championship: 20/02 2023 Watford 3 West Brom 2
- Championship: 08/08 2022 West Brom 1 Watford 1
West Brom League Stats
Watford League Stats
- 3 wins, 1 defeat and 6 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 2 wins, 3 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 2 wins, 5 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 2 wins, 4 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.90 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 0.90 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.90 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.20 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 5.80 corners awarded and 4.30 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.90 corners awarded and 2.70 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 10.10 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.60 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 8 and least corners in 1 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 6.00 corners awarded and 4.70 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.30 corners awarded and 5.90 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 10.70 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 11.20 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 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 52.60% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 51.60% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 52.40% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 52.70% 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
- Top Scorers for West Brom this season are Aune Selland Heggeboe (9), Isaac Price (7), George Campbell (4)
- Top Assistors for West Brom this season are Michael Johnston (9), Alex Mowatt (4), Aune Selland Heggeboe (4)
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West Brom vs Watford Lineups & Team News
Stay ahead of the game by checking the West Brom vs Watford team news before betting. We’ll provide the predicted and confirmed lineups for the Championship along with up-to-date injury news.
West Brom Predicted Lineup 4-4-2
Watford Predicted Lineup 4-4-2
West Brom Predicted Lineup 4-4-2
Watford Predicted Lineup 4-4-2
Previous West Brom Lineups
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Manager: James Morrison
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Championship Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry | 43 | 25 | 11 | 7 | 85:43 | 86 |
| 2 | Ipswich | 42 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 73:44 | 76 |
| 3 | Millwall | 43 | 22 | 10 | 11 | 58:47 | 76 |
| 4 | Southampton | 43 | 21 | 12 | 10 | 75:51 | 75 |
| 5 | Middlesbrough | 43 | 20 | 13 | 10 | 64:44 | 73 |
| 6 | Hull | 43 | 20 | 9 | 14 | 65:61 | 69 |
| 7 | Wrexham | 43 | 18 | 13 | 12 | 65:60 | 67 |
| 8 | Derby | 43 | 19 | 9 | 15 | 62:53 | 66 |
| 9 | Norwich | 43 | 18 | 7 | 18 | 59:52 | 61 |
| 10 | Bristol City | 43 | 16 | 10 | 17 | 54:55 | 58 |
| 11 | QPR | 43 | 16 | 10 | 17 | 58:65 | 58 |
| 12 | Sheffield Utd | 43 | 17 | 6 | 20 | 61:59 | 57 |
| 13 | Watford | 43 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 52:53 | 57 |
| 14 | Birmingham | 43 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 52:53 | 57 |
| 15 | Swansea | 43 | 16 | 9 | 18 | 51:56 | 57 |
| 16 | Preston | 43 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 50:55 | 57 |
| 17 | Stoke | 43 | 15 | 10 | 18 | 49:48 | 55 |
| 18 | Portsmouth | 43 | 13 | 12 | 18 | 44:57 | 51 |
| 19 | Charlton | 43 | 12 | 14 | 17 | 40:52 | 50 |
| 20 | West Brom | 43 | 12 | 13 | 18 | 44:56 | 49 |
| 21 | Blackburn | 44 | 12 | 13 | 19 | 39:54 | 49 |
| 22 | Oxford | 43 | 10 | 14 | 19 | 41:55 | 44 |
| 23 | Leicester | 43 | 11 | 14 | 18 | 54:65 | 41 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wed | 43 | 1 | 12 | 30 | 26:83 | -3 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry | 21 | 15 | 4 | 2 | 43:17 | 49 |
| 2 | Ipswich | 22 | 13 | 8 | 1 | 40:17 | 47 |
| 3 | Southampton | 21 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 34:15 | 42 |
| 4 | Millwall | 22 | 12 | 3 | 7 | 31:25 | 39 |
| 5 | Birmingham | 21 | 10 | 8 | 3 | 35:20 | 38 |
| 6 | Watford | 22 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 30:23 | 37 |
| 7 | Middlesbrough | 21 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 28:17 | 36 |
| 8 | Swansea | 22 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 31:26 | 36 |
| 9 | Derby | 22 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 30:25 | 36 |
| 10 | Wrexham | 22 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 39:35 | 36 |
| 11 | Hull | 22 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 33:33 | 35 |
| 12 | Stoke | 21 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 32:22 | 33 |
| 13 | QPR | 21 | 10 | 3 | 8 | 37:32 | 33 |
| 14 | Sheffield Utd | 21 | 9 | 4 | 8 | 35:27 | 31 |
| 15 | Preston | 22 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 27:27 | 31 |
| 16 | West Brom | 21 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 25:25 | 30 |
| 17 | Portsmouth | 22 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 24:22 | 29 |
| 18 | Bristol City | 22 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 31:31 | 28 |
| 19 | Charlton | 21 | 8 | 4 | 9 | 20:23 | 28 |
| 20 | Norwich | 21 | 8 | 2 | 11 | 24:26 | 26 |
| 21 | Leicester | 21 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 28:31 | 26 |
| 22 | Oxford | 21 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 20:25 | 26 |
| 23 | Blackburn | 22 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 19:26 | 21 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wed | 22 | 0 | 7 | 15 | 12:43 | 7 |
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