Wrexham vs Watford Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 22 Aug 2026
Wrexham vs Watford Predictions
Wrexham look like an attractive bet at -104 and we think they can beat Watford. We’ll place this Full-Time Result wager with confidence and there’s plenty of juice in the available price.
Take a closer look at our complete Wrexham vs Watford betting analysis, which presents a full breakdown of our main match prediction, plus our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
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Wrexham welcome Watford to The Racecourse, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 22 August.
Wrexham started the new season with a 1-1 draw away to Cardiff at Cardiff City Stadium. The Red Dragons recorded just 33% possession and had seven shots on target, while Kieffer Moore scored the goal.
Watford made a winning start to the new season, claiming a 2-1 home victory over Southampton at Vicarage Road. Alessio Dionisi's team recorded just 34% possession and had four shots on goal, with Iker Bravo and Amin Nabizada both on target.
H2H: Watford Beat Wrexham in Pair’s Previous Clash
The last encounter between Watford and Wrexham saw the former win at home. It was a 3-1 scoreline at Vicarage Road.
| Championship | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 |  Wrexham |
8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 12 | -3 | 9:12 | 10 |
| 20 |  Watford |
8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 10 | -3 | 7:10 | 8 |
Wrexham have 3 wins, 4 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.3 goals from 3.8 shots on goal and 11.3 attempts. The Welsh side have averaged 48.7% possession and 4.9 corners per match, with the opposition scoring 1.9 goals from 4.9 shots on goal, 12.3 attempts and 5.4 corners.
Josh Windass is the top goalscorer with 6, Sam Smith has 2, with Kieffer Moore and two other players on 1. Issa Kabore is the top assists maker with 3.
Watford have won 2, lost 6 and drawn 2, with an average of 0.8 goals from 12.0 attempts and 4.1 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 48.6% possession, 5.3 corners in their favour and 5.0 corners against, while they’ve conceded 2.1 goals from 14.0 attempts and 5.3 shots on goal.
Iker Bravo is the leading scorer along with five others, with 1 goals on the board each. The top assistors in the last 10 games are Kevin Keben, Imran Louza and Giorgi Chakvetadze who have all made 1.
Confirmed Lineups
Wrexham confirmed lineup (3-4-2-1): Anthony Patterson (GK), Zak Vyner, Dominic Hyam, Callum Doyle, Daniel Imray, Ben Whiteman, Lewis O'Brien, George Thomason, Oliver Rathbone, Nathan Broadhead, Kieffer Moore.
Watford confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Federico Ravaglia (GK), Omar Traore, Matthew Pollock, Kevin Keben, Jordan Zemura, Edoardo Bove, Hector Kyprianou, Amin Nabizada, Iker Bravo, Othmane Maamma, Luca Kjerrumgaard.
Main Match Prediction
We’re confident with our selection of Wrexham to land a victory, with odds of -104 looking really generous. We think they have the ability to claim a win in this Championship game.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
The latest Championship injuries and suspensions can affect the overall outcome and we use this information as well as the form guide. The same applies to the stats so that we can get the best understanding of how things might pan out.
According to the latest betting odds, our pick has a 51% chance of winning. In the opinion of our tipsters, there’s actually a probability of success between 55-60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.
There are some excellent alternatives when it comes to backing Wrexham if you think they’ll prove too strong. One option is the Asian Handicap where you can choose a line at bigger odds.
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Correct Score Prediction
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Watford
Our correct score prediction is a 2-1 win for Wrexham which is available at odds of +575. We think they’ll achieve victory and this is a way of getting bigger odds and more excitement.
Player Prop Picks
Mamadou Doumbia (Watford) is available to have at least one shot on goal at +135. In conclusion, we think that the odds offer plenty of appeal when it comes to betting on Shots on Target.
Nathan Broadhead (Wrexham) has netted two goals in his past five Championship games on home soil. There are odds of +300 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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Corners Prediction
All of the past four Wrexham home games have seen the 9.5 Total Corners line not covered, with the same thing happening in the last four Watford matches. Let’s stick with this betting trend and back the sides to go under the Total Corners line at odds of -100.
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Bet Builder Tips
We’ve compiled a bet builder that includes Wrexham to come out on top, both teams scoring and Mamadou Doumbia (Watford) to finish with a minimum of one shot on target.
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Wrexham 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.
The favourites have a 54% likelihood of success according to the bookies, with Wrexham chalked up at -116 to land a win in this Championship clash. Watford are seen as the most unlikely winner at +295.
If you’re feeling confident of a win for Wrexham, the Asian Handicap -0.5 option is priced at -120. You might instead think that Watford +0.5 at -109 is more appealing and the draw is included here.
You can land odds which are similar whether you’re betting Over or Under 2.5 Goals. BTTS betting is always a warm order and you can bet Yes at -143 on the Both Teams to Score market.
The top football betting sites ensure that customers are able to choose from a wide range of options. It’s no exaggeration that they provide hundreds of markets when it comes to Championship games.
Sam Smith is favourite to be First Goalscorer at +360. If you want to back him to score the last goal, you can get similar odds.
Stats: Last 10 Championship matches only.
Wrexham have four wins, four losses and two draws in the last 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.70 goals per match and conceding 1.80.
It’s now been five straight Watford defeats on the road. The Hornets have collected six losses, three draws and one victory in the past 10 away matches, scoring an average of 0.80 goals per game and conceding 2.00.
The last The Racecourse meeting saw Wrexham and Watford draw 2-2.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wrexham Home Stats |
4-2-4 | 3.50 | 1.70 | 1.80 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 3 | |
| Watford Away Stats |
1-3-6 | 2.80 | 0.80 | 2.00 | 6 | 4 | 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
Wrexham League Stats
Watford League Stats
- 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 1 win, 6 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.30 goals scored and 1.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.70 goals scored and 1.80 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.20 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.50 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 0.80 goals scored and 2.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.80 goals scored and 2.00 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.90 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 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.90 corners awarded and 5.40 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.70 corners awarded and 4.30 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 10.30 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.00 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 5.30 corners awarded and 5.00 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.80 corners awarded and 5.40 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 10.30 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.20 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 48.70% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 50.10% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 48.60% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 52.50% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Wrexham this season are Kieffer Moore (1)
- Top Assistors for Wrexham this season are Daniel Imray (1)
Wrexham vs Watford Lineups & Team News
Check the Wrexham vs Watford team news before you place your bets. We’ll share the predicted and confirmed lineups for the Championship together with updated injury news.
Wrexham Confirmed Lineup 3-4-2-1
Watford Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Wrexham Confirmed Lineup 3-4-2-1
Watford Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Wrexham Substitutes
- 4Max Cleworth
- 7Davis Keillor-Dunn
- 11Bailey Cadamarteri
- 15George Dobson
- 21Danny Ward
- 24Dan Scarr
- 28Sam Smith
- 37Matthew James
- 47Ryan Longman
Watford Substitutes
- 11Rocco Vata
- 20Mamadou Doumbia
- 22Martin Payero
- 26Daniel Bachmann
- 39Edo Kayembe
- 49Michael Adu-Poku
- 52Leo Ramirez-Espain
- 53J. Andrew Clarridge
- 56Albert Eames
Previous Wrexham Lineups
Previous Watford Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Wrexham Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Phil Parkinson
Watford 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 |
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