I'm backing a draw here. Watford host Charlton on 17 October 2026 at 14:30, and I see two sides in genuine distress colliding in a way that produces a stalemate. Watford lost 5-1 to Cardiff midweek and have now dropped four straight. They're leaking 2.31 goals per home game across their last ten matches. Charlton haven't won in seven games, though they did draw with Burnley most recently. I expect both teams to be cautious, desperate to avoid another defeat rather than chase a win they can't afford to lose.
Championship · Regular Season - 11
Watford vs Charlton Prediction
Watford vs Charlton Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 2.37 | 3.38 | 2.84 | Place a bet |
| Best odds | 2.37 | 3.38 | 2.84 | |
| Average | 2.37 | 3.38 | 2.84 | |
| Lowest odds | 2.37 | 3.38 | 2.84 |

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1X2 prediction for Watford vs Charlton
Date and time 17 October 2026 at 12:30
1 39%X 28%2 33%
Watford win
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Average rates from the last stored matches for each team.
Head to Head Watford — Charlton
In the last 8 meetings, Charlton hold the edge — 2 wins for Watford, 4 for Charlton, 2 draws.
25% W — 225% D — 250% W — 4
- Championship · 06 Apr 2026
Watford1:1
Charlton - Championship · 09 Aug 2025
Charlton1:0
Watford - Championship · 17 Jan 2015
Watford5:0
Charlton - Championship · 13 Sept 2014
Charlton1:0
Watford - Championship · 29 Apr 2014
Charlton3:1
Watford - Championship · 14 Sept 2013
Watford1:1
Charlton - Championship · 01 Jan 2013
Watford3:4
Charlton - Championship · 02 Oct 2012
Charlton1:2
Watford
Betting profits Watford vs Charlton
Historical P/L if you backed each side on the main markets in their recent matches.
Watford
| Market | Outcome | P/L | Wins | Games |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match Winner | Win | -5.77 | 4 | 15 |
| Match Winner | Draw | -3.55 | 3 | 15 |
| Match Winner | Lose | +2.97 | 8 | 15 |
| Goals Over/Under | Over 2.5 | -1.39 | 8 | 15 |
| Goals Over/Under | Under 2.5 | -0.20 | 7 | 15 |
| Goals Over/Under | Over 3 | -3.10 | 8 | 15 |
| Goals Over/Under | Under 3 | +0.62 | 11 | 15 |
| Goals Over/Under | Over 3.5 | -5.08 | 4 | 15 |
| Goals Over/Under | Under 3.5 | +0.72 | 11 | 15 |
| Goals Over/Under | Over 4 | 0.00 | 1 | 1 |
| Goals Over/Under | Under 4 | 0.00 | 1 | 1 |
| Goals Over/Under | Over 2 | -1.67 | 5 | 8 |
| Goals Over/Under | Under 2 | +3.00 | 5 | 8 |
| Goals Over/Under | Over 1.5 | -0.82 | 9 | 12 |
| Goals Over/Under | Under 1.5 | +0.70 | 3 | 12 |
| Goals Over/Under | Over 4.5 | -3.81 | 2 | 12 |
| Goals Over/Under | Under 4.5 | -0.42 | 10 | 12 |
Charlton
| Market | Outcome | P/L | Wins | Games |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match Winner | Win | +1.30 | 5 | 15 |
| Match Winner | Draw | +2.90 | 5 | 15 |
| Match Winner | Lose | -3.79 | 5 | 15 |
| Goals Over/Under | Over 2 | -0.91 | 8 | 11 |
| Goals Over/Under | Under 2 | +0.45 | 7 | 11 |
| Goals Over/Under | Over 2.5 | -0.53 | 8 | 15 |
| Goals Over/Under | Under 2.5 | -2.01 | 7 | 15 |
| Goals Over/Under | Over 3 | +0.67 | 6 | 10 |
| Goals Over/Under | Under 3 | -1.91 | 6 | 10 |
| Goals Over/Under | Over 3.5 | +1.23 | 5 | 14 |
| Goals Over/Under | Under 3.5 | -1.91 | 9 | 14 |
| Goals Over/Under | Over 1.5 | -0.46 | 9 | 12 |
| Goals Over/Under | Under 1.5 | -2.10 | 3 | 12 |
| Goals Over/Under | Over 4.5 | -3.61 | 1 | 7 |
| Goals Over/Under | Under 4.5 | -0.15 | 6 | 7 |
Match statistics
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Last matches Watford
In the last 5 matches Watford have 1 wins, 0 draws and 4 losses. BTTS landed in 60% of those games.
20% W — 10% D — 080% L — 4
- LChampionship · 13 Oct 2026
Cardiff5:1
Watford - LChampionship · 10 Oct 2026
Watford0:4
Burnley - LChampionship · 18 Sept 2026
Bristol City1:0
Watford - LChampionship · 12 Sept 2026
Watford1:2
Stoke City - WChampionship · 08 Sept 2026
Watford2:1
Preston
Statistics for the last 5 games
- Matches
- 5
- Wins
- 1
- Draws
- 0
- Losses
- 4
- Goals / game
- 0.8
- Over 1.5
- 80%
- Over 2.5
- 80%
- BTTS
- 60%
Last matches Charlton
Charlton have not won in the last 5 matches (4 draws, 1 losses).
0% W — 080% D — 420% L — 1
- DChampionship · 13 Oct 2026
Burnley2:2
Charlton - DChampionship · 10 Oct 2026
Charlton1:1
Bristol City - LChampionship · 19 Sept 2026
Cardiff3:1
Charlton - DChampionship · 12 Sept 2026
Charlton0:0
Portsmouth - DChampionship · 09 Sept 2026
Charlton0:0
QPR
Statistics for the last 5 games
- Matches
- 5
- Wins
- 0
- Draws
- 4
- Losses
- 1
- Goals / game
- 0.8
- Over 1.5
- 60%
- Over 2.5
- 40%
- BTTS
- 60%
Watford vs Charlton Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | G | Diff | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 16-7 | 9 | 23 | |
| 2 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 20-14 | 6 | 21 | |
| 3 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 29-12 | 17 | 19 | |
| 4 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 17-11 | 6 | 17 | |
| 5 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 15-9 | 6 | 17 | |
| 6 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 12-10 | 2 | 17 | |
| 7 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 21-10 | 11 | 16 | |
| 8 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 17-16 | 1 | 16 | |
| 9 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 15-13 | 2 | 15 | |
| 10 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 16-14 | 2 | 14 | |
| 11 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 16-16 | 0 | 14 | |
| 12 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 12-14 | -2 | 14 | |
| 13 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 10-13 | -3 | 14 | |
| 14 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 15-18 | -3 | 13 | |
| 15 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 14-14 | 0 | 12 | |
| 16 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 12-13 | -1 | 11 | |
| 17 | 10 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 11-15 | -4 | 11 | |
| 18 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 7-17 | -10 | 11 | |
| 19 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 16-15 | 1 | 10 | |
| 20 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 17-20 | -3 | 9 | |
| 21 | 10 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 15-19 | -4 | 8 | |
| 22 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 8-19 | -11 | 8 | |
| 23 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 9-19 | -10 | 6 | |
| 24 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 8-20 | -12 | 4 |
League position 22 / 24Comparative team statisticsLeague position 13 / 24
Season statistic Watford vs Charlton
Watford
- Matches played 5
- Won home / away 1 / 0
- Lost home / away 2 / 2
- Goals scored 4 (0.8)
- Goals conceded 13 (2.6)
- Clean sheets 0
- Failed to score 2
Charlton
- Matches played 5
- Won home / away 0 / 0
- Lost home / away 0 / 1
- Goals scored 4 (0.8)
- Goals conceded 6 (1.2)
- Clean sheets 2
- Failed to score 2
Match details
- Status Not Started
- Venue Vicarage Road, Watford
- Referee Thomas Bramall
Lineups
Injuries and suspensions
Watford
No absences listed for this fixture yet.
Charlton
No absences listed for this fixture yet.
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