Championship· Regular Season - 3· Vicarage Road
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Watford vs West Ham Prediction & Betting Tips
Saturday, 29 August 2026 · Kick-off
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More Watford vs West Ham tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH1 +1.5Watford +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 92% | 1.08 | - |
| 1XWatford or Draw | 82% | 1.23 | - |
| AH2 +1.5West Ham +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 67% | 1.50 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 65% | 1.55 | - |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 58% | 1.73 | - |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 56% | 1.77 | - |
| X2West Ham or Draw | 56% | 1.78 | - |
| 1Watford to win | 44% | 2.28 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 44% | 2.29 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 42% | 2.36 | - |
| XDraw | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 35% | 2.83 | - |
| AH1 -1.5Watford -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 33% | 3.00 | - |
| 2West Ham to win | 18% | 5.43 | - |
| AH2 -1.5West Ham -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 8% | 12.88 | - |
Watford vs West Ham preview & analysis
Match preview
Watford host West Ham in the Championship (Regular Season - 3) at Vicarage Road on Saturday, 29 August 2026, with kick-off at 14:00 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Head to head
In the last 6 meetings between these sides, Watford have won 1, West Ham have won 5 and 0 ended level. Those games averaged 3.5 goals, and both teams scored in 4 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Watford narrow favourites: Watford 44%, draw 38%, West Ham 18%. We expect around 3.0 goals (1.9 - 1.1 in expected goals), with 58% for over 2.5 and 56% for both teams to score.
Head to head
Championship table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Swansea | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | +9 | 23 |
| 2 |  Middlesbrough | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | +6 | 21 |
| 3 | West Ham | 10 | 5 | 4 | 1 | +17 | 19 |
| 4 |  Birmingham | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 | +6 | 17 |
| 5 |  QPR | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 | +6 | 17 |
| 20 |  Norwich | 10 | 3 | 0 | 7 | -3 | 9 |
| 21 |  Burnley | 10 | 1 | 5 | 4 | -4 | 8 |
| 22 | Watford | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | -11 | 8 |
| 23 |  Derby | 10 | 1 | 3 | 6 | -10 | 6 |
| 24 |  Preston | 10 | 1 | 1 | 8 | -12 | 4 |
Watford vs West Ham: FAQ
Who is the favourite to win Watford vs West Ham?
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Watford are favourites. Our model gives Watford a 44% chance of winning, West Ham 18%, and the draw 38%.
Will both teams score in Watford vs West Ham?
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We rate both teams to score at 56%, so BTTS Yes is likely.
When does Watford vs West Ham kick off?
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Watford vs West Ham kicks off at 14:00 UTC on Saturday, 29 August 2026 at Vicarage Road, Watford.
