Watford vs Swansea Prediction 31 January 2026
🔊 Watford host Swansea in a clash that promises intrigue due to the unpredictable form of both sides. Watford sit in 8th place and are eager to solidify their position in the upper half of the table, while Swansea find themselves in 16th and are looking to improve their standing. The hosts are the favorites, yet bookmakers aren't ruling out the possibility of an upset. A tense battle is anticipated, especially considering the draw in their head-to-head encounter earlier in the season.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 23 August 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 1:1. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Swansea City):
- ball possession percentage: 58% vs 42%;
- corner kicks: 7 vs 2;
- fouls: 11 vs 17;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 5;
- shots on target: 2 vs 4.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Watford and Swansea City:
- played 23 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 9, for the away team - 9, draws - 5;
- number of goals - 23 against 25;
- average total in the 1st half - 1, in the 2nd half - 1.09;
- average total goals in the match - 2.09.
Head-to-head statistics Watford - Swansea
Watford Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Championship tournament (home team - Blackburn Rovers, away team - Watford). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:1.
Here's the game statistics (Watford vs Blackburn Rovers):
- ball possession: 44% vs 56%;
- corner kicks: 8 vs 7;
- fouls: 7 vs 8;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 0;
- shots on target: 4 vs 3.
Watford are currently sitting in 8th place in the standings, eager to solidify their position. The team has been inconsistent, securing victories in four of their last ten matches, alongside two losses and four draws. Their attacking line averages 1.3 goals per game. However, their defense is often a letdown, conceding a similar number of goals. The Hornets display confident performances at home, where they frequently dictate the tempo through possession control and swift transitions from defense to attack.
Match Results: Watford
Swansea City Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Championship tournament (home team - Hull City, away - Swansea City). The match concluded with a scoreline of 2:1.
Here are the match stats (Swansea City vs Hull City):
- ball possession: 70% vs 30%;
- corner kicks: 7 vs 6;
- fouls: 6 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 3;
- shots on target: 4 vs 7.
Swansea find themselves languishing near the bottom of the league table, sitting at a disappointing 16th place. Their form has been far from ideal, with just one win in their last five matches. They average a mere 1.1 goals per game this season, while conceding significantly more. Notably, the Swans have struggled on the road, losing 7 of their last 8 away fixtures.
Match Results: Swansea City
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 23;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 5; for visitors away - 3; number of draws - 3;
- Average first-half total: 1;
- Today's home team scores on average 0.52, while the visitors net 0.48.
First-Half Stats: Watford (home) vs Swansea City (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 15 vs 14;
- wins: 4 (26.67%) vs 2 (14.29%);
- losses: 4 (26.67%) vs 6 (42.86%);
- draws: 7 (46.67%) vs 6 (42.86%);
- Average goals scored: 1.47 vs 0.93;
- Average goals conceded: 0.67 vs 0.64.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- wins: 2 vs 2;
- losses: 2 vs 5;
- draws: 6 vs 3;
- Average first-half total: 1.2 (scored - 0.6, conceded - 0.6) vs 1 (scored - 0.3, conceded - 0.7).
- Watford have drawn in the 1st half in 6 of last 7 games (Championship).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 23;
- home team wins - 9, away team wins - 9, draws - 5.
Statistics: Watford vs Swansea City
- matches played in the tournament: 28 vs 29;
- wins: 11 vs 10;
- win percentage: 39% vs 34%;
- losses: 7 vs 13;
- draws: 10 vs 6.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 4 vs 4;
- losses: 2 vs 5;
- draws: 4 vs 1.
- Swansea City have lost in 7 of last 8 away games (Championship).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1, the guests - 1.09;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.09;
- both teams scored: overall - 11; at the home team's field - 5.
Statistics: Watford vs Swansea City
- average total in the tournament: 2.57 vs 2.38;
- average total goals scored: 1.39 vs 1.1;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.64 vs 0.38;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.75 vs 0.72;
- Watford: average total at home in the tournament - 1.6;
- Swansea City: average total away in the tournament - 0.86;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.3 (home - 1.2) vs 1.3 (away - 0.8).
- Watford have scored under 1.5 goals in last 7 games against Swansea City (Championship).
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 3.74 (1.87 for home team and 1.87 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 3.37 (1.64 for home team and 1.73 for away team).
Watford: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.07; at home - 1.73;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.2; at home - 2.
Swansea City: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.14, away - 2.29;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.9; away - 2.4.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 23;
- both teams scored all-time - 11 times;
- on the home team’s field - 5 times.
Statistics: Watford vs Swansea City
- number of matches played in the tournament: 28 vs 29;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 19 vs 17;
- number of BTTS matches for Watford at home - 10 (67%);
- number of BTTS matches for Swansea City away - 7 (50%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 6 vs 7;
- BTTS matches for Watford at home - 2 (40%);
- BTTS matches for Swansea City away - 3 (60%).
- Swansea City have scored and conceded in last 5 games.
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (56/343, 16.3%);
- Watford at home most often finish matches: 1:1 , 2:1 (4/15, 26.7%);
- Swansea City away most often play: 2:1 (4/14, 28.6%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:1 - 13.05% (odds 6)
1:0 - 12.24% (odds 7)
0:0 - 9.95% (odds 7.7)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Considering the current form and tournament objectives, this match promises to be intense. The Hornets excel in ball control and often dictate the tempo on their home turf. On the flip side, Swansea struggle in away games but rarely leave the pitch without scoring. Therefore, a reasonable bet appears to be both teams to score (yes), which has come through in the last five matches involving the Swans.No comments
Betting Tips: Watford - Swansea City
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