Watford vs Charlton Prediction, H2H Stats & Statistical Bets 6 April 2026
🔊 In the 41st round of the Championship, Watford host Charlton at home. Both teams have delivered mixed results in recent matches, adding intrigue to their head-to-head clash. Watford aim to strengthen their position in the standings and secure a playoff spot, while Charlton are looking to distance themselves from the relegation zone. A tense game is anticipated.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 09 August 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 1:0. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Charlton):
- ball possession percentage: 42% vs 58%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 2;
- fouls: 6 vs 16;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
- shots on target: 5 vs 1.
📊 Over the past decade, Watford and Charlton have faced each other just once. This encounter took place on 09 August 2025 at Charlton's home ground and ended in a 1-0 victory.
Head-to-head statistics Watford - Charlton

Watford Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Championship tournament (home team - Queens Park Rangers, away team - Watford). The match concluded with a scoreline of 2:1.
Here's the game statistics (Watford vs Queens Park Rangers):
- ball possession: 54% vs 46%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 2;
- fouls: 15 vs 20;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 6;
- shots on target: 3 vs 8.
Watford currently sit 9th and are eager to climb higher in pursuit of a Championship playoff spot. Their recent form has been inconsistent, with one win, two losses, and two draws in their last five matches. On average, the Hornets score 1.2 goals per game and concede the same amount, suggesting a balanced approach without significant weaknesses in defense or attack. At home, they often play a tight game with few goals.
Match Results: Watford

Charlton Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Championship tournament (home team - Charlton, away - Bristol City). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:2.
Here are the match stats (Charlton vs Bristol City):
- ball possession: 47% vs 53%;
- corner kicks: 7 vs 3;
- fouls: 19 vs 8;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 2;
- shots on target: 4 vs 8.
Charlton sit 18th in the table, fighting to retain their league status. In their last five matches, they've secured two wins and suffered two defeats. Interestingly, they perform better on the road, remaining unbeaten in their last five away fixtures. Nathan Jones' side may not be prolific scorers, averaging just 0.8 goals per game, but they compensate with a solid defense, conceding around one goal per match.
Match Results: Charlton
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 1;
- home team wins - 0, away team wins - 1, draws - 0.
Statistics: Watford vs Charlton
- matches played in the tournament: 40 vs 40;
- wins: 14 vs 12;
- win percentage: 35% vs 30%;
- losses: 12 vs 16;
- draws: 14 vs 12.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 3 vs 3;
- losses: 4 vs 4;
- draws: 3 vs 3.
- Charlton have not lost in last 5 away games (Championship).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 0, the guests - 1;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 1;
- both teams scored: overall - 0; at the home team's field - 0.
Statistics: Watford vs Charlton
- average total in the tournament: 2.48 vs 2.13;
- average total goals scored: 1.28 vs 0.93;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.55 vs 0.3;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.73 vs 0.63;
- Watford: average total at home in the tournament - 1.45;
- Charlton: average total away in the tournament - 0.9;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.2 (home - 1.25) vs 0.8 (away - 1).
- Under 2.5 goals scored in 6 of last 7 Watford home games (Championship).
- Under 2.5 goals scored in last 5 Charlton away games (Championship).
Prediction on cards
Watford: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.13; at home - 1.8;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.3; at home - 2.25.
Charlton: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.28, away - 2.25;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.6; away - 2.5.
- Over 3.5 yellow cards in 7 of last 8 Watford games (Championship).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 1;
- both teams scored all-time - 0 times;
- on the home team’s field - 0 times.
Statistics: Watford vs Charlton
- number of matches played in the tournament: 40 vs 40;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 25 vs 19;
- number of BTTS matches for Watford at home - 11 (55%);
- number of BTTS matches for Charlton away - 10 (50%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 6 vs 5;
- BTTS matches for Watford at home - 1 (25%);
- BTTS matches for Charlton away - 3 (75%).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (73/478, 15.3%);
- Watford at home most often finish matches: 1:1 , 2:1 (4/20, 20%);
- Charlton away most often play: 1:1 (6/20, 30%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:0 - 13.73% (odds 7)
1:1 - 12.03% (odds 7)
0:0 - 9.87% (odds 9)
- Charlton drew 1:1 in 3 of last 4 away games (Championship).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
We anticipate a typical low-scoring affair. Watford are justifiably the favorites, yet their attack isn't particularly dazzling, which often results in low-scoring home matches. The same can be said for Charlton's away games. It would be a significant surprise if the teams exceed expectations and score more. Therefore, our main bet is on total goals under 2.5.