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Watford vs Stoke City: Match Preview, Predictions & Tips - Saturday, 20 December, 2025 9:00
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Championship 2025-2026 – Group #1
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Club
M
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
Pt
3
9
4
5
22
25
-3
31
4
9
3
6
26
14
12
30
5
8
6
4
25
19
6
30
14
6
6
6
28
25
3
24
15
6
6
6
24
23
1
24
16
6
6
6
22
23
-1
24
Last 6 Matches
Watford
VS
Stoke City
2/6 (33%)
Victories
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
Draws
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
Defeats
3/6 (50%)
1.50
PPG
1.50
1.67
Avg Goals Scored
2.17
1.17
Avg Goals Conceded
1.00
83%
BTTS %
50%
33%
Over 2.5 Goals Scored %
50%
1.14
Avg xG
1.27
No predictions available for win/draw probability for this match.
Unable to calculate goals probability for this match due to missing prediction data.
Unable to calculate BTTS probability for this match due to missing prediction data.
Expected Points not available for this match.
1.12
xG [Total: 2.03]
0.91
1
Yellow Cards [Total: 4]
2
5
Corners [Total: 10]
5
2
Offsides [Total: 4]
3
10
Fouls [Total: 20]
10
5
Shots on Goal [Total: 8]
4
In this exciting Championship 2025-2026 - Regular Season matchup, Watford will take on Stoke City as part of the 2025-2026 season in Championship. This match is part of Matchweek 22 and will take place on 2025-12-20 at 2025-12-20 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, Stoke City. The scoreline predictions suggest .
Kickoff Details:
Date: 2025-12-20
Time: 15:00
Location: Vicarage Road
Stay tuned to see how the teams perform in this crucial game!
Trends for Watford vs Stoke City Football 20 Dec, 2025 9:00
🤖 AI Pattern Insights
Our model identified 4 recurring performance patterns influencing this matchup:
-
Defensive Fortress
Stoke City have league's best defense — hard to break down
-
BTTS Magnet
Both teams score in 78% of recent matches — strong BTTS pattern
+2 more advanced patterns are hidden
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Unlock Premium InsightsComprehensive betting trends for Watford vs Stoke City, grouped by market type. Including recent form and head-to-head history.
🏆 Match Winner
Watford(2 trends)
- Above League AverageLeague9/973.5%Watford score 1.67 goals/match at home (+27% above league average)
- High xG PerformanceRecent15/15100%Watford create many chances (xG 1.5+) in 15 of their last 15 Championship (Home) matches
Stoke City(2 trends)
- Not WinH2H5/683%Stoke City have not won in 5 of their last 6 Championship matches vs Watford
- League Best DefenseLeague9/970%Stoke City concede only 0.78 goals/match in away matches (excellent defense)
⚽ Both Teams To Score
Watford(1 trends)
- BTTS FriendlyLeague7/978%Watford score (1.67/match) and concede (1.00/match) regularly at home - BTTS in 78% of matches (league avg: 58%)
Stoke City(1 trends)
- Strong DefenseLeague6/967%Stoke City score well (1.22/match) but have strong defense in away matches (0.78 conceded) - opponents fail to score in 67% of matches
🎯 Over/Under 2.5 Goals
Watford(1 trends)
- Above League AverageLeague9/973.5%Watford score 1.67 goals/match at home (+27% above league average)
Combined 1.7 goals per match average • Low scoring average but offensive form suggests potential for goals
🛡️ Double Chance
Watford(1 trends)
- Undefeated at HTH2H6/6100%Watford are undefeated at half time in their last 6 6 matches vs Stoke City
Stoke City(3 trends)
- Not WinH2H5/683%Stoke City have not won in 5 of their last 6 Championship matches vs Watford
- Undefeated at HTH2H5/683%Stoke City are undefeated at half time in their last 5 6 matches vs Watford
- League Best DefenseLeague9/970%Stoke City concede only 0.78 goals/match in away matches (excellent defense)
⚡ Team Total Goals
Watford(3 trends)
- Conceded Under 1.5 GoalsH2H6/6100%Watford conceded under 1.5 goals in their last 6 6 matches vs Stoke City
- Above League AverageLeague9/973.5%Watford score 1.67 goals/match at home (+27% above league average)
- Defensive SolidarityRecent15/15100%Watford rarely concede chances (xGA under 1.0) in 15 of their last 15 Championship (Home) matches
Stoke City(2 trends)
- League Best DefenseLeague9/970%Stoke City concede only 0.78 goals/match in away matches (excellent defense)
- Conceded Under 1.5 GoalsRecent24/3080%Stoke City conceded under 1.5 goals in 24 of their last 30 Championship matches
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Unlock Streak Trends🎯 Betting Analysis
Watford vs Stoke City
🔮 Main Prediction by Periods
⏰ First Half: Watford is stronger in the first half (16 vs 7).
🔄 Second Half: Watford is stronger in the second half (11 vs 6).
💡 Recommendation: The main advantage is on the away team's side. Consider bets on match outcome and corresponding halves.
🔄 Second Half: Watford is stronger in the second half (11 vs 6).
💡 Recommendation: The main advantage is on the away team's side. Consider bets on match outcome and corresponding halves.
⚔️ Team Comparison
🏠 Watford
Early Strength
Strong
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
0.29
Pressure
0.13
✈️ Stoke City
Early Strength
Weak
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
0.2
Pressure
0.07
⏰ 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
6
Avg. Goals per Match
0.3
⏰ First Half (0-45 min)
First Half Goals
16
Avg. Goals per Match
0.8
🔄 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
✈️ Stoke City - 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
7
Avg. Goals per Match
0.35
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
6
Avg. Goals per Match
0.3
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
Late Goals
4
Avg. Goals per Match
0.2
🏆 Detailed Team Analysis
🏠 Watford - Details
📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
3
Comeback Goals
11
Negative Sequences
2
Killer Goals
7
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
6
Late Pressure
5
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
6
Half-time Spurts
10
Second Half Starts
6
Late Surges
5
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
2
Late Conceded
3
✈️ Stoke City - Details
📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
3
Comeback Goals
4
Negative Sequences
0
Killer Goals
3
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
4
Late Pressure
4
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
4
Half-time Spurts
3
Second Half Starts
2
Late Surges
4
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
3
Late Conceded
5
💡 Betting Recommendations by Periods
- ⏰ Home First Half: Watford is stronger in the first half (16 vs 7)
- First Half Result: Consider Watford to win the first half
- 🔄 Second Half Dominance: Watford shows superior performance after the break (11 vs 6 goals)
- Second Half Winner: High probability of Watford winning the second half
- Overall Result: Stoke City has an advantage in the match
- Away Handicap: Consider Stoke City 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 +0.084
Pressure (Advantage)
Home +0.059
Timing (Advantage)
Home +0.035 (minimal)
Defense (Advantage)
Home +0.03
📝 Detailed Summary
🏠 Home Team Analysis (Watford):
Momentum: Very strong - team excellently maintains success and often scores in response. Pressure: Moderate - team periodically creates danger. Defense: Reliable at the start of the match.
✈️ Away Team Analysis (Stoke City):
Momentum: Very strong - team excellently maintains success and often scores in response. Pressure: Low - team rarely creates dangerous moments. Defense: Vulnerable at the start of the match.
🎯 Final Betting Recommendations:
Teams are approximately equal in strength across all periods. Consider bets on draw, low total goals, or exact score.
Watford vs Stoke City Head-to-head statistics for Sat 20 Dec, 2025 @ 9:00 Championship
Watford vs Stoke City: Pre-match Stats Comparison
This section provides average statistics and percentages on the main markets for the last 10 matches of both teams
Home/Away: Shows home matches for Watford and away matches for Stoke City
Number of goals
Number of goals
Watford
Under
Over
Stoke City
Under
Over
0.5
10%
1
90%
9
20%
2
80%
8
1.5
60%
6
40%
4
70%
7
30%
3
2.5
80%
8
20%
2
70%
7
30%
3
3.5
100%
10
0%
0
90%
9
10%
1
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
90%
9
10%
1
Both teams to score
Both teams to score
Watford
Stoke City
Yes
80%
8
40%
4
No
20%
2
60%
6
1X2
1X2
Watford
Stoke City
1
40%
4
50%
5
X
30%
3
10%
1
2
30%
3
40%
4
Double Chance
Double Chance
Watford
Stoke City
12
70%
7
90%
9
1X
70%
7
60%
6
X2
60%
6
50%
5
Total Goals
Total Goals
Watford
Stoke City
0-1
10%
1
30%
3
2-3
70%
7
60%
6
4+
20%
2
10%
1
Total Corners
Total Corners
Watford
Under
Over
Stoke City
Under
Over
7.5
90%
9
10%
1
90%
9
10%
1
8.5
90%
9
10%
1
100%
10
0%
0
9.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
10.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Clean Sheet
Clean Sheet
Watford
Stoke City
Yes
10%
1
40%
4
No
90%
9
60%
6
1X2 HT - FT
1X2 HT - FT
Watford
Stoke City
HT 1 - FT 1
20%
2
40%
4
HT 1 - FT 2
0%
0
10%
1
HT 1 - FT X
0%
0
0%
0
HT 2 - FT 1
10%
1
0%
0
HT 2 - FT 2
20%
2
20%
2
HT 2 - FT X
0%
0
0%
0
HT X - FT 1
10%
1
10%
1
HT X - FT 2
10%
1
10%
1
HT X - FT X
30%
3
10%
1
xG(xGa)
xG(xGa)
Watford
Stoke City
xG
1.4
1.01
xGa
1.1
1.14
Number of goals
Number of goals
Watford
Under
Over
Stoke City
Under
Over
0.5
40%
4
60%
6
50%
5
50%
5
1.5
80%
8
20%
2
70%
7
30%
3
2.5
100%
10
0%
0
80%
8
20%
2
3.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
Both teams to score
Watford
Stoke City
Yes
50%
5
0%
0
No
50%
5
100%
10
1X2
1X2
Watford
Stoke City
1
20%
2
50%
5
X
50%
5
30%
3
2
30%
3
20%
2
Double Chance
Double Chance
Watford
Stoke City
12
50%
5
70%
7
1X
70%
7
80%
8
X2
80%
8
50%
5
Total Goals
Total Goals
Watford
Stoke City
0-1
20%
2
50%
5
2-3
80%
8
50%
5
4+
0%
0
0%
0
Clean Sheet
Clean Sheet
Watford
Stoke City
Yes
20%
2
80%
8
No
80%
8
20%
2
Number of goals
Number of goals
Watford
Under
Over
Stoke City
Under
Over
0.5
50%
5
50%
5
50%
5
50%
5
1.5
90%
9
10%
1
90%
9
10%
1
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
Both teams to score
Watford
Stoke City
Yes
10%
1
20%
2
No
90%
9
80%
8
1X2
1X2
Watford
Stoke City
1
50%
5
40%
4
X
40%
4
40%
4
2
10%
1
20%
2
Double Chance
Double Chance
Watford
Stoke City
12
60%
6
60%
6
1X
90%
9
80%
8
X2
50%
5
60%
6
Total Goals
Total Goals
Watford
Stoke City
0-1
90%
9
70%
7
2-3
0%
0
30%
3
4+
10%
1
0%
0
Clean Sheet
Clean Sheet
Watford
Stoke City
Yes
80%
8
60%
6
No
20%
2
40%
4
No predictions available for this match
No predictions available for this match
Watford
Stoke City
Played:
6
Wins
3
3
Draws
2
2
Wins
1
1
Total
Per Match
Per Match
Total
10
1.7
Goals
0.3
2
2
0.3
Goals Conceded
1.7
10
14
2.3
Yellow Cards
2
12
1
0.2
Red Cards
0
4
0.7
Clean Sheets
0.3
2
26
4.3
Corners
5.2
31
69
11.5
Fouls
14.7
88
16
2.7
Offsides
1.5
9
84
14
Shots
12
72
33
5.5
Shots on Goal
3.3
20
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Played | 9 | 9 | 18 | |||
| Wins | 5 | 1 | 6 | |||
| Draws | 3 | 3 | 6 | |||
| Losses | 1 | 5 | 6 | |||
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | |
| Goals | 1.7 | 15 | 1 | 9 | 1.3 | 24 |
| Goals Conceded | 1 | 9 | 1.6 | 14 | 1.3 | 23 |
| Yellow Cards | 1.6 | 14 | 2 | 18 | 1.8 | 32 |
| Red Cards | 0.1 | 1 | 0.1 | 1 | 0.1 | 2 |
| Clean Sheets | 0.1 | 1 | 0 | 0.1 | 1 | |
| Corners | 4.7 | 42 | 3.8 | 34 | 4.2 | 76 |
| Fouls | 10.3 | 93 | 12.1 | 109 | 11.2 | 202 |
| Offsides | 1.7 | 15 | 0.8 | 7 | 1.2 | 22 |
| Shots | 17.1 | 154 | 10.7 | 96 | 13.9 | 250 |
| Shots on Goal | 5.4 | 49 | 3.8 | 34 | 4.6 | 83 |
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Played | 9 | 9 | 18 | |||
| Wins | 5 | 4 | 9 | |||
| Draws | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Losses | 3 | 3 | 6 | |||
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | |
| Goals | 1.7 | 15 | 1.2 | 11 | 1.4 | 26 |
| Goals Conceded | 0.8 | 7 | 0.8 | 7 | 0.8 | 14 |
| Yellow Cards | 1.6 | 14 | 2.1 | 19 | 1.8 | 33 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0.1 | 1 | 0.1 | 1 | |
| Clean Sheets | 0.3 | 3 | 0.4 | 4 | 0.4 | 7 |
| Corners | 5.8 | 52 | 5.1 | 46 | 5.4 | 98 |
| Fouls | 10.3 | 93 | 10.2 | 92 | 10.3 | 185 |
| Offsides | 3.2 | 29 | 2.9 | 26 | 3.1 | 55 |
| Shots | 12.6 | 113 | 11.7 | 105 | 12.1 | 218 |
| Shots on Goal | 4.4 | 40 | 4 | 36 | 4.2 | 76 |
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