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Watford vs Portsmouth: Match Preview, Predictions & Tips - Wednesday, 21 January, 2026 13:45
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Prediction League
13
Played
8
Wins
4
Draws
1
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.8
(23 total)
xG
1.50
(19.2 total)
Shots per Match
16.2
(211 total)
Shots on Target
5.6
(35% acc)
Corners
5.1
(66 total)
Defense
Conceded
0.9
per match
xGa
0.90
per match
Clean Sheets
3
(23%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.5
avg
Red Cards
0.1
(1 total)
Fouls
10
(130 total)
Offsides
1.4
(18 total)
12
Played
3
Wins
4
Draws
5
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.2
(14 total)
xG
1.10
(12.6 total)
Shots per Match
10.6
(127 total)
Shots on Target
3.5
(33% acc)
Corners
3.6
(43 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.4
per match
xGa
1.00
per match
Clean Sheets
1
(8%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
2.3
avg
Red Cards
0.1
(1 total)
Fouls
10.8
(130 total)
Offsides
0.9
(11 total)
25
Played
11
Wins
8
Draws
6
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.5
(37 total)
xG
1.30
(31.8 total)
Shots per Match
13.5
(338 total)
Shots on Target
4.6
(34% acc)
Corners
4.4
(109 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.2
per match
xGa
1.00
per match
Clean Sheets
4
(16%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.9
avg
Red Cards
0.1
(2 total)
Fouls
10.4
(260 total)
Offsides
1.2
(29 total)
13
Played
5
Wins
3
Draws
5
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.1
(14 total)
xG
1.20
(15.7 total)
Shots per Match
14.4
(187 total)
Shots on Target
4
(28% acc)
Corners
6.1
(79 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.1
per match
xGa
1.10
per match
Clean Sheets
3
(23%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.9
avg
Red Cards
0
(0 total)
Fouls
8.8
(114 total)
Offsides
2
(26 total)
11
Played
1
Wins
4
Draws
6
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
0.6
(7 total)
xG
0.60
(6.7 total)
Shots per Match
7.3
(80 total)
Shots on Target
2.5
(35% acc)
Corners
3.7
(41 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.9
per match
xGa
1.40
per match
Clean Sheets
2
(18%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
2.2
avg
Red Cards
0.1
(1 total)
Fouls
10.8
(119 total)
Offsides
1.1
(12 total)
24
Played
6
Wins
7
Draws
11
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
0.9
(21 total)
xG
0.90
(22.4 total)
Shots per Match
11.1
(267 total)
Shots on Target
3.3
(30% acc)
Corners
5
(120 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.5
per match
xGa
1.20
per match
Clean Sheets
5
(21%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
2
avg
Red Cards
0
(1 total)
Fouls
9.7
(233 total)
Offsides
1.6
(38 total)
Probable Scores Heatmap
xG: 2.56 vs 0.56
0
1
2
3
4
5
0
0:0
4.9%
⭐
0:1
2.47%
⭐
0:2
0.62%
0:3
0.1%
⭐
0:4
0.01%
0:5
0%
1
1:0
12.26%
⭐
1:1
6.45%
⭐
1:2
1.7%
1:3
0.3%
⭐
1:4
0.04%
⭐
1:5
0%
2
2:0
15.35%
🔥
⭐
2:1
8.42%
2:2
2.3%
2:3
0.42%
⭐
2:4
0.06%
2:5
0.01%
⭐
3
3:0
12.81%
⭐
3:1
7.32%
⭐
3:2
2.08%
⭐
3:3
0.39%
⭐
3:4
0.06%
⭐
3:5
0.01%
4
4:0
8.02%
⭐
4:1
4.76%
4:2
1.4%
4:3
0.27%
4:4
0.04%
⭐
4:5
0%
⭐
5
5:0
4.02%
5:1
2.47%
5:2
0.76%
5:3
0.15%
5:4
0.02%
5:5
0%
Hotspot:
2:0 (15.3%)
Total Boundaries:
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Probability Distribution by Total Goals
Most Probable
In this exciting Championship 2025-2026 - Regular Season matchup, Watford will take on Portsmouth as part of the 2025-2026 season in Championship. This match is part of Matchweek 28 and will take place on 2026-01-21 at 2026-01-21 in the famous Vicarage Road.
The referee for the game will be . Fans can expect an intense battle between the home team, Watford, and the visiting side, Portsmouth. The scoreline predictions suggest Winner : Watford.
Kickoff Details:
Date: 2026-01-21
Time: 19:45
Location: Vicarage Road
Stay tuned to see how the teams perform in this crucial game!
Trends for Watford vs Portsmouth Football 21 Jan, 2026 13:45
🤖 AI Pattern Insights
Our model identified 7 recurring performance patterns influencing this matchup:
-
BTTS Magnet
Both teams score in 75% of recent matches — strong BTTS pattern
-
Dominant Chance Creation
Watford create high-quality chances consistently (xG 1.5+) — strong attacking threat with quality service
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Unlock Premium InsightsComprehensive betting trends for Watford vs Portsmouth, grouped by market type. Including recent form and head-to-head history.
🏆 Match Winner
Watford(1 trends)
- Above League AverageLeague12/1273%Watford score 1.67 goals/match at home (+26% above league average)
Portsmouth(1 trends)
- Not WinRecent16/2176%Portsmouth have not won in 16 of their last 21 Championship matches
⚽ Both Teams To Score
Watford(1 trends)
- BTTS FriendlyLeague9/1275%Watford score (1.67/match) and concede (1.00/match) regularly at home - BTTS in 75% of matches (league avg: 60%)
Portsmouth(1 trends)
- Weak AttackLeague5/1050%Portsmouth struggle to score in away matches (0.70/match) - fail to score in 50% of matches
Head-to-Head(1 trends)
- Both Teams ScoredH2H2/366.7%Both teams scored in 2 of their last 3 H2H matches (66.7%%)
🎯 Over/Under 2.5 Goals
Watford(1 trends)
- Above League AverageLeague12/1273%Watford score 1.67 goals/match at home (+26% above league average)
Portsmouth(2 trends)
- Weak AttackLeague5/1050%Portsmouth struggle to score in away matches (0.70/match) - fail to score in 50% of matches
- Few GoalsRecent17/2181%Portsmouth scored 0-1 goals in 17 of their last 21 Championship matches
Head-to-Head(1 trends)
- Over 2.5 GoalsH2H2/366.7%Over 2.5 goals in 2 of their last 3 H2H matches (66.7%%)
Combined 1.7 goals per match average • Defensive strength dominates - Under 2.5 likely
🛡️ Double Chance
Portsmouth(2 trends)
- Undefeated at HTH2H3/3100%Portsmouth are undefeated at half time in their last 3 3 matches
- Not WinRecent16/2176%Portsmouth have not won in 16 of their last 21 Championship matches
⚡ Team Total Goals
Watford(1 trends)
- Above League AverageLeague12/1273%Watford score 1.67 goals/match at home (+26% above league average)
Portsmouth(2 trends)
- Scored 1+Recent3/3100%Portsmouth scored 1+ goals in their last 3 3 matches
- First Half SpecialistsRecent3/3100%Portsmouth score in first half in their last 3 3 matches
🟨 Cards Over/Under
Watford(2 trends) — avg 2.2 (+12% above league)
- Many CardsH2H3/3100%Watford receive 2+ cards in 3 of their last 3 Championship matches
- High Card MatchesLeague22/2281.5%Watford average 2.0 cards/match in all matches (+11% above league avg 1.8)
Portsmouth(3 trends) — avg 2.2 (+12% above league)
- Many CardsH2H3/3100%Portsmouth receive 2+ cards in 3 of their last 3 Championship matches
- High Card MatchesLeague21/2190%Portsmouth average 2.2 cards/match in all matches (+19% above league avg 1.8) — rank #2 in league
- Many CardsRecent17/2181%Portsmouth receive 2+ cards in 17 of their last 21 Championship matches
Head-to-Head(1 trends)
- High Card MatchesH2H%Average 7.7 cards per match in their last 3 H2H matches
Both teams show aggressive play -
🚩 Corners Over/Under
Portsmouth(1 trends) — avg 4.0 (-20% below league)
- Few CornersLeague10/1085%Portsmouth average 4.0 corners/match in away matches (-20% below league avg 5.0)
Low corner activity in recent matches -
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Watford vs Portsmouth
🔮 Main Prediction by Periods
🚀 Match Start: Watford is stronger in the first 15 minutes (8 vs 4).
⏰ First Half: Watford is stronger in the first half (19 vs 9).
⚡ Final Stage: Portsmouth is stronger in the final minutes (9 vs 5).
💡 Recommendation: The main advantage is on the home team's side. Consider bets on match outcome and corresponding halves.
⏰ First Half: Watford is stronger in the first half (19 vs 9).
⚡ Final Stage: Portsmouth is stronger in the final minutes (9 vs 5).
💡 Recommendation: The main advantage is on the home team's side. Consider bets on match outcome and corresponding halves.
⚔️ Team Comparison
🏠 Watford
Early Strength
Strong
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
0.21
Pressure
0.15
✈️ Portsmouth
Early Strength
Weak
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
0.11
Pressure
0.14
⏰ Match Periods Analysis
📊 Periods Explanation:
Fast Start (0-15 min): Who starts the match better and scores in the first 15 minutes.
First Half (0-45 min): Overall team effectiveness in the first half.
Second Half (46-90 min): How teams play after the break.
Final Stage (76-90 min): Who is stronger in the final minutes of the match.
🏠 Watford - Periods
🚀 Fast Start (0-15 min)
Goals in First 15 min
8
Avg. Goals per Match
0.4
⏰ First Half (0-45 min)
First Half Goals
19
Avg. Goals per Match
0.95
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
11
Avg. Goals per Match
0.55
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
Late Goals
5
Avg. Goals per Match
0.25
✈️ Portsmouth - Periods
🚀 Fast Start (0-15 min)
Goals in First 15 min
4
Avg. Goals per Match
0.2
⏰ First Half (0-45 min)
First Half Goals
9
Avg. Goals per Match
0.45
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
14
Avg. Goals per Match
0.7
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
Late Goals
9
Avg. Goals per Match
0.45
🏆 Detailed Team Analysis
🏠 Watford - Details
📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
2
Comeback Goals
10
Negative Sequences
2
Killer Goals
8
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
8
Late Pressure
5
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
8
Half-time Spurts
11
Second Half Starts
6
Late Surges
5
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
2
Late Conceded
3
✈️ Portsmouth - Details
📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
2
Comeback Goals
5
Negative Sequences
1
Killer Goals
7
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
4
Late Pressure
9
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
4
Half-time Spurts
5
Second Half Starts
5
Late Surges
9
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
2
Late Conceded
2
💡 Betting Recommendations by Periods
- 🚀 Home Fast Start: Watford often scores in the first 15 minutes (8 vs 4)
- First Goal Home: High probability of Watford scoring first
- ⏰ Home First Half: Watford is stronger in the first half (19 vs 9)
- First Half Result: Consider Watford to win the first half
- ⚡ Final Stage Mastery: Portsmouth excels in the closing minutes (9 vs 5 late goals)
- Last Goal Scorer: High probability of Portsmouth scoring the final goal
- Late Goals Market: Consider bets on goals after 75th minute
- Overall Result: Watford has an advantage in the match
- Home Handicap: Consider Watford handicap
- Total Goals: Analyze team goal statistics
- Both Teams to Score: Consider defensive qualities of teams
📊 Factor Breakdown
💡 Factor Explanations:
Momentum: Team's ability to maintain and develop success. Shows how the team reacts to scored and conceded goals.
Pressure: Team's ability to create dangerous moments and score in important match moments.
Timing: Team's ability to score in specific periods of the match (start, end of half, etc.).
Defense: Defensive reliability in different periods of the match.
Momentum (Advantage)
Home +0.096
Pressure (Advantage)
Home +0.012
Timing (Advantage)
Home +0.018 (minimal)
Defense (Advantage)
Away +0.008 (away team better)
📝 Detailed Summary
🏠 Home Team Analysis (Watford):
Momentum: Very strong - team excellently maintains success and often scores in response. Pressure: High - team creates many dangerous moments. Defense: Reliable at the start of the match.
✈️ Away Team Analysis (Portsmouth):
Momentum: Strong - team reacts well to changes in the match. Pressure: Moderate - team periodically creates danger. Defense: Reliable at the start of the match.
🎯 Final Betting Recommendations:
Away team is stronger in the final minutes of the match. Consider bets on late goals, last goal scorer, and away team victory.
Watford vs Portsmouth Head-to-head statistics for Wed 21 Jan, 2026 @ 13:45 Championship
Championship 2025-2026 – Group #1
#
Club
M
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
Pt
5
▲
12
7
7
29
33
-4
43
6
▼
11
8
6
37
29
8
41
7
▼
12
5
8
40
38
2
41
20
7
7
11
24
30
-6
28
21
6
7
11
21
35
-14
25
22
6
6
14
28
39
-11
24
Team comparison
Prediction
Winner : Watford
Goals Home:
+1.5*
Goals Away:
-2.5*
* -1.5 means that there will be a maximum of 1.5 goals in the fixture, i.e : 1 goal
Who Will Win
Watford
VS
Portsmouth
Last 3 Head-to-Head Matches
1
Wins
1
Draws
1
Wins
Attack
Goals Scored
1.3 (4)
1.3 (4)
xG
1.40
1.40
Shots
11.7 (35)
12.3 (37)
Shots on Target
5 (15)
4.7 (14)
Corners
5.7 (17)
4.3 (13)
Defense
Conceded
1.3 (4)
1.3 (4)
xGa
1.40
1.40
Clean Sheets
0 (0%)
1 (33%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
3 (9)
4 (12)
Red Cards
0.7 (2)
0 (0)
Fouls
12.3 (37)
11.7 (35)
Offsides
0.7 (2)
1.7 (5)
Last 6 Matches
Watford
VS
Portsmouth
4/6 (67%)
Victories
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Draws
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
Defeats
2/6 (33%)
2.33
PPG
1.33
1.67
Avg Goals Scored
1.00
0.67
Avg Goals Conceded
1.67
50%
BTTS %
67%
17%
Over 2.5 Goals Scored %
0%
1.28
Avg xG
0.71
Watford vs Portsmouth: Pre-match Stats Comparison
This section provides average statistics and percentages on the main markets for the last 10 matches of both teams ℹ️
Home/Away: Shows home matches for Watford and away matches for Portsmouth
Number of goals
Watford
Under
Over
Portsmouth
Under
Over
0.5
0%
0
100%
10
40%
4
60%
6
1.5
50%
5
50%
5
60%
6
40%
4
2.5
70%
7
30%
3
90%
9
10%
1
3.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
Watford
Portsmouth
Yes
70%
7
60%
6
No
30%
3
40%
4
1X2
Watford
Portsmouth
1
60%
6
30%
3
X
30%
3
20%
2
2
10%
1
50%
5
Double Chance
Watford
Portsmouth
12
70%
7
80%
8
1X
90%
9
50%
5
X2
40%
4
70%
7
Total Goals
Watford
Portsmouth
0-1
20%
2
20%
2
2-3
50%
5
50%
5
4+
30%
3
30%
3
Total Corners
Watford
Under
Over
Portsmouth
Under
Over
7.5
100%
10
0%
0
90%
9
10%
1
8.5
100%
10
0%
0
90%
9
10%
1
9.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
10.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Clean Sheet
Watford
Portsmouth
Yes
30%
3
0%
0
No
70%
7
100%
10
1X2 HT - FT
Watford
Portsmouth
HT 1 - FT 1
10%
1
10%
1
HT 1 - FT 2
0%
0
0%
0
HT 1 - FT X
10%
1
10%
1
HT 2 - FT 1
20%
2
10%
1
HT 2 - FT 2
10%
1
30%
3
HT 2 - FT X
10%
1
0%
0
HT X - FT 1
30%
3
10%
1
HT X - FT 2
0%
0
20%
2
HT X - FT X
10%
1
10%
1
xG(xGa)
Watford
Portsmouth
xG
1.29
0.78
xGa
0.8
1.08
Number of goals
Watford
Under
Over
Portsmouth
Under
Over
0.5
50%
5
50%
5
60%
6
40%
4
1.5
80%
8
20%
2
90%
9
10%
1
2.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
3.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
Watford
Portsmouth
Yes
40%
4
20%
2
No
60%
6
80%
8
1X2
Watford
Portsmouth
1
20%
2
20%
2
X
40%
4
40%
4
2
40%
4
40%
4
Double Chance
Watford
Portsmouth
12
60%
6
60%
6
1X
60%
6
60%
6
X2
80%
8
80%
8
Total Goals
Watford
Portsmouth
0-1
40%
4
70%
7
2-3
60%
6
20%
2
4+
0%
0
10%
1
Clean Sheet
Watford
Portsmouth
Yes
30%
3
40%
4
No
70%
7
60%
6
Number of goals
Watford
Under
Over
Portsmouth
Under
Over
0.5
20%
2
80%
8
70%
7
30%
3
1.5
80%
8
20%
2
70%
7
30%
3
2.5
90%
9
10%
1
100%
10
0%
0
3.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
Watford
Portsmouth
Yes
10%
1
20%
2
No
90%
9
80%
8
1X2
Watford
Portsmouth
1
80%
8
30%
3
X
10%
1
20%
2
2
10%
1
50%
5
Double Chance
Watford
Portsmouth
12
90%
9
80%
8
1X
90%
9
50%
5
X2
20%
2
70%
7
Total Goals
Watford
Portsmouth
0-1
80%
8
50%
5
2-3
10%
1
50%
5
4+
10%
1
0%
0
Clean Sheet
Watford
Portsmouth
Yes
80%
8
30%
3
No
20%
2
70%
7
2.07
xG
0.57
62%
Ball Possession
38%
16
Total Shots
9
5
Shots on Goal
3
10
Shots Off Goal
6
6
Corners
4
2
Yellow Cards
2
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