Watford vs West Brom Prediction: Both sides are expected to score

Watford vs West Brom: Prediction and odds on the Match on 22 October 2025

Watford will hope to bounce back to winning ways in this clash against West Brom. Watford have won just two of their last eight matches, while West Brom have won three of their last five league away games. Who will win? Below, you will find the team news, possible starting lineup, head-to-head statistics, interesting facts, betting tips, and odds.

Watford: form and statistics

Watford suffered a 1-0 loss to Sheffield United in their last game, with Callum O’Hare’s 59th-minute goal doing the damage. Prior to the loss, they had remained unbeaten in three games. The Hornets have now managed two wins in their last eight games, but their home form is a little better, with back-to-back wins in their last two games. They sit 17th on the table with 12 points in 10 games, scoring 11 and conceding 12.

Watford: Team News and Injury Report

Javi Gracia returns to Watford after Paulo Pezzolano's short reign, experiencing a loss on his return. Watford is still without key creative player Giorgi Chakvetadze (foot injury) and Vivaldo Santos (leg problem), both of whom are reducing their attacking options.

🔖 Watford possible starting lineup (4-4-2)

Goalkeeper — Egil Selvik

Defenders — Jeremy Ngakia, Kevin Keben, Mattie Pollock, Marc Bola

Midfielders — Hector Kyprianou, Imran Louza, Moussa Sissoko, Edo Kayembe

Attackers — Nestory Irankunda, Luca Kjerrumgaard.

👤 Head coach: Javi Gracia

West Brom: form and statistics

West Brom returned to winning ways with a 2-1 win over Preston in their last game. Mikey Johnston opened the scoring in the 40th minute before Isaac Price extended the lead in the 62nd minute. The team conceded in the 78th minute, but they still managed to ink out a win. The Baggies have now won two of their last three games and three of their last five games on the road. The Albion sit 7th on the table with 17th points in ten games, scoring 11 and conceding 11.

West Brom: Team News and Injury Report

Toby Collyer, on loan from Manchester United, sustained a hamstring injury in the Preston win and will not play in this game. The availability of Tammer Odeh is in doubt in this game, but Daryl Dike returns from injury and may play for West Brom.

🔖 West Brom possible starting lineup (4-2-3-1) 

Goalkeeper — Josh Griffiths

Defenders — George Campbell, Nathaniel Phillips, Chris Mepham, Callum Styles

Midfielders — Jayson Molumby, Alex Mowatt, Samuel Iling, Isaac Price, Mikey Johnston

Attacker — Josh Maja

👤 Head coach: Ryan Mason

Watford vs West Brom: head-to-head statistics

Watford and West Brom have met ten times since 2017. Watford have won four times, West Brom have won one, and five games ended in a draw. The last game between the two sides ended in a 2-1 win for West Brom.

Watford vs West Brom: Betting Tips & Odds

• Watford have won just two of their last eight matches, while West Brom have won three of their last five league away games. A win or a draw for West Brom is available at 1.44 odds on 1xBet;
• The last six games between the two sides have seen goals from both sides of the net. This option is available at 1.84 odds on 1xBet;
• Watford have conceded in each of their last 11 games in all competitions. 1xBet offers 1.35 odds for West Brom to score in this game;
• The last five games of both sides have seen at least three goals. This option is available at 2.17 odds on 1xBet.

Watford vs West Brom match prediction, 22 October 2025

It is going to be a hard-fought battle in this game, but I think the visitors will come out on top. They managed just one win in their last ten meetings against Watford, but the win came in their last meeting. Presently, Watford have won just two of their last eight matches, while West Brom have won three of their last five league away games. In another development, I think both sides will find the back of the net in this game. The last six games between the two sides have seen goals from both sides of the net.

Our match prediction: Both Teams to Score for a coefficient of 1.87 in the Betway bookmaker.

Our betting tip on the match: Over 2.5 goals at a coefficient of 2.17 in the 1xBet bookmaker.

Our final betting tip on the match: West Brom to win at a coefficient of 2.55 in the Bet365 bookmaker.