Watford vs Southampton: Prediction for the Match on August 30, 2025

Watford vs Southampton: Prediction and odds on the Match on 30 August 2025

At Vicarage Road, Watford will play Southampton in round four of the England Championship League. The two teams have not had the best of their performances this season and will push for a win here. Which team gets things right here? Let’s preview this game in the following sections and offer solid betting opportunities. 

Watford: Form and Statistics

Watford's last league game was against Swansea and they settled for a 1-1 draw. In that encounter, Nestroy Irankunda strike put this team in the lead in the 35th minute but an 82nd minute strike by Vipontnik denied them maximum points. Meanwhile, recent run of games have not been in favour of Watford as they lost to Norwich and Charlton in that run. Meanwhile, Watford's game against QPR in round two of the season ended in a 2-1 win with a first half double from Luca Kjerrumgaard being the difference. Watford sit 12th place in the league standings with three goals scored in three games. 

Watford: Team News and Lineup

Watford’s Max Alleyne and Matthew Pollock are close to returning to fitness and have a good chance of playing in this game. Meanwhile, this team is dealing with a long injury list which include Giorgi Chakvetadze, Pierre Dwomoh, Jack Grieves and Caleb Wiley.

🔖 Watford Expected Lineup

Egil Selvik (GK), Max Alleyne, Kevin Keben, James Abankwah, Jeremy Ngakia, Moussa Sissoko, Hector Kyprianou, Edo Kayembe, Marc Bola, Luca Kjerrumgaard, Nestory Irankunda

⛔️Unavailable: Nampalys Mendy (inactive), Imran Louza (suspension), Max Alleyne, Matthew Pollock (questionable), Giorgi Chakvetadze, Pierre Dwomoh, Jack Grieves, Caleb Wiley (injured

Southampton: Form and Statistics

Southampton have just defeated Norwich in the EFL Cup round 1/32 in a game that ended 0-3. In that encounter, Cameron Archer strike in the 42nd minute put this team in the lead before the break. In the meantime, second half goals from Ryan Fraser and Kuryu Matsuki were enough to see this team make it to the next round. In the meantime, their last league game ended in a defeat to Stoke City at St. Mary’s Stadium in a 1-2 contest as Taylor Harwood-Bellis strike was a consolation. Meanwhile, this team has been impressive with only one defeat in their last six encounters, where they picked up three wins, and two draws. With four points, Southampton are seated 10th in the league table with four goals scored and four conceded. 

Southampton: Team News and Lineup

Joe Aribo, James Bree, William Smallbone, and Welington have all been ruled out of this fixture due to injuries. Meanwhile, there are doubts surrounding the possibility of Adam Armstrong featuring in this injury after missing out cup encounter against Norwich due to a back injury. 

🔖 Southampton Expected Lineup

Gavin Bazunu (GK), Taylor Harwood-Bellis, Nathan Wood, Jack Stephens, Ryan Fraser, Flynn Downes, Shea Charles, Ryan Manning, Jay Robinson, Cameron Archer, Adam Armstrong

⛔️Unavailable: Samuel Edozi (inactive), Adam Armstrong (questionable), Joe Aribo, James Bree, William Smallbone, Welington (injured)

Watford vs Southampton: Head to Head Statistics

Watford have failed to pick a win in this fixture in five consecutive meetings. With Southampton winning the last two encounters, three prior meetings ended in a draw. The most recent meeting ended in a dramatic fashion with a 90+9 additional minute strike from Flynn Downes being the difference in a 3-2 contest. 

Watford vs Southampton: Betting Tips & Odds

• Watford will look to end their poor run against this Watford side with the bookies having them tagged with 2.80 odds on Bet365.
• Watford have won the last two games of this fixture and could extend the run with a winning odds of 2.40 on Betway.
• Three of the last five meetings between Watford and Southampton have ended in a draw. 1Xbet bookmaker has the option with value at 3.42.

Watford vs Southampton Match Prediction 30th August 2025

These are two teams that are competent and have a chance to get the job done in this fixture. Looking at their past meetings, both teams have been productive with goals being a solid option to consider. Meanwhile, with the way the two teams are playing, picking a winner here looks very difficult as both teams are expected to fight hard to avoid a defeat. 

My match prediction is both teams to score with odds at 1.74 on 1Xbet bookmaker. 

My betting tip is a full time draw with odds at 3.30 on Betway bookmaker.

My final betting time is a 1-1 correct score with odds at 6.50 on Bet365 bookmaker.