Watford vs Southampton Prediction 16 August 2026
🔊 Southampton lost their chance to return to the Premier League due to a spying scandal, for which they received a four-point deduction heading into the new season. They will start the campaign with a negative points tally and a trip to Watford, who are also going through a summer rebuild.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 07 February 2026 and ended with a scoreline of 1:0. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Southampton):
- ball possession percentage: 47% vs 53%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 9;
- fouls: 10 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 1;
- shots on target: 4 vs 2.
📊 Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Watford and Southampton:
- played 31 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 9, for the away team - 13, draws - 9;
- number of goals - 46 against 50;
- average total in the 1st half - 1.32, in the 2nd half - 1.77;
- average total goals in the match - 3.1.
Head-to-head statistics Watford - Southampton
Watford Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the EFL Cup tournament (home team - Watford, away team - Crawley Town). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:0.
Here's the game statistics (Watford vs Crawley Town):
- ball possession: 61% vs 39%;
- corner kicks: 12 vs 1;
- fouls: 11 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 3;
- shots on target: 11 vs 3.
The Hornets begin the season with new manager Alessio Dionisi, who replaced Edward Still at the helm. The team finished 16th last season, their worst result since 2005. Preparation under the new Italian coach was inconsistent: one win, one draw and two defeats in friendly matches. However, in the League Cup, Watford beat Crawley Town (1:0) - Mark Bola scored in the 99th minute.
Match Results: Watford
Southampton Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the EFL Cup tournament (home team - Colchester , away - Southampton). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0:2.
Here are the match stats (Southampton vs Colchester ):
- ball possession: 74% vs 26%;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 1;
- fouls: 5 vs 14;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 0;
- shots on target: 5 vs 5.
The Saints come into this match as favourites, despite the scandal and points deduction. Tonda Eckert's side finished last season in 4th place, picking up 68 points in 33 matches under the German coach. Pre-season went well: three wins in friendly matches, and in the League Cup they beat Colchester United (2:0). Southampton also had the second most prolific attack in the league last season (1.78 goals per match).
Match Results: Southampton
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-head matches:
- Total encounters - 31;
- First-half wins for the home side (at home) - 4; for the visitors (away) - 7; number of draws - 4;
- Average first-half total: 1.32;
- Today's home team averages 0.65 goals in the first half, while the away team scores 0.68.
- Southampton have drawn in the 1st half in 6 of last 7 games.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- the home team scores on average - 1.48, the guests - 1.61;
- average over/under goals in head-to-head matches - 3.1;
- both teams scored: overall - 18; at the home team's field - 11.
- Over 2.5 goals scored in 8 of last 9 Southampton games (Championship).
Prediction on corners
- Over 8.5 corners in last 8 Watford games against Southampton.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 31;
- both teams scored all-time - 18 times;
- on the home team’s field - 11 times.
- Watford have scored and conceded in 7 of last 8 home games against Southampton.
- Southampton have scored and conceded in 7 of last 8 away games (Championship).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 31;
- home team wins - 9, away team wins - 13, draws - 9.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 2 vs 6;
- losses: 6 vs 1;
- draws: 2 vs 3.
- Watford have lost in last 5 games (Championship).
- Southampton have won in 5 of last 6 away games.
⭐ Editor's Pick
Southampton go into this match as favourites, and that is well justified. The Saints have a stable squad and a successful pre-season behind them. Watford are going through a rebuild and have injury concerns. Of course, on their own ground the Hornets are capable of putting up a fight. However, we do not think that will be enough to take points. We predict a 2:1 away win and are backing Southampton individual total over 1.5 goals. Tonda Eckert's men have hit this mark in 9 of their last 10 Championship matches.
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Betting Tips: Watford - Southampton
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