Watford vs Portsmouth Predictions

Watford vs Portsmouth is scheduled for kick off on 26 December, at 16:00. The game is set to take place at Vicarage Road, with Geoff Eltringham officiating as the referee. This match is bound to be interesting with Watford currently holding the 14th position in the table 3 points ahead of Portsmouth. Watford have won 1 English Football League - Championship match against Portsmouth out of the last 2 they have played. After their recent draw with Sheff Wed, Watford aims to claim a win. Watford have won 12 of their last 23 English Football League - Championship matches at Vicarage Road. Portsmouth's away record stands at 3 victories from 23 games. Following a draw in their last match against Hull in the English Football League - Championship, Portsmouth is aiming to secure a win against Watford.

Goal stats

Analysing both teams' stats is key to predicting the most likely score in this highly anticipated matchup. Watford have scored over 1.5 goals in 70% of their matches this season while losing their clean sheet in 74% of games. Their total stands at 53 goals and 169 shots on target this English Football League - Championship season. Meanwhile, Portsmouth have scored 58 goals with 166 shots on target this season. They've managed over 1.5 goals in 74% of matches but conceded in 78% of games.

In their last 2 head-to-head clashes, Watford scored 2 goals while Portsmouth scored 2 goals. Their last match on 21 April 2025 ended in 1-0 to Portsmouth.