Blackburn Rovers vs Watford: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 23 December

Blackburn Rovers

D L W L D

19th place in England Championship

1-2

23/12/2023 15:00

Watford

D D L D W

15th place in England Championship

England Championship

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Blackburn Rovers vs Watford on 23 December 2023 (kick-off: 15:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Blackburn Rovers vs Watford preview before placing your bet.

Blackburn Rovers are currently 19th with 53 points after 46 matches.
Watford sit 15th with 56 points from 46 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Blackburn Rovers to win with probability 41%.
Head-to-head history favors Watford, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Blackburn Rovers have 2 wins, while one match ended in a draw.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

15:00

2023-12-23

Blackburn Rovers vs Watford - Prediction & Odds

Blackburn Rovers

Watford

2023-12-23 15:00

STANDINGS UP TO 23/12/2023

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Leicester City	97	46	31	4	11	89	41	48
02 Ipswich Town	96	46	28	12	6	92	57	35
03 Leeds United	90	46	27	9	10	81	43	38
04 Southampton	87	46	26	9	11	87	63	24
05 West Bromwich(WBA)	75	46	21	12	13	70	47	23
06 Norwich City	73	46	21	10	15	79	64	15
07 Hull City	70	46	19	13	14	68	60	8
08 Middlesbrough	69	46	20	9	17	71	62	9
09 Coventry City	64	46	17	13	16	70	59	11
10 Preston North End	63	46	18	9	19	56	67	-11
11 Bristol City	62	46	17	11	18	53	51	2
12 Cardiff City	62	46	19	5	22	53	70	-17
13 Millwall	59	46	16	11	19	45	55	-10
14 Swansea City	57	46	15	12	19	59	65	-6
15 Watford	56	46	13	17	16	61	61	0
16 Sunderland A.F.C	56	46	16	8	22	52	54	-2
17 Stoke City	56	46	15	11	20	49	60	-11
18 Queens Park Rangers (QPR)	56	46	15	11	20	47	58	-11
19 Blackburn Rovers	53	46	14	11	21	60	74	-14
20 Sheffield Wednesday	53	46	15	8	23	44	68	-24
21 Plymouth Argyle	51	46	13	12	21	59	70	-11
22 Birmingham City	50	46	13	11	22	50	65	-15
23 Huddersfield Town	45	46	9	18	19	48	77	-29
24 Rotherham United	27	46	5	12	29	37	89	-52

Head To Head

27/08/2023 11:00

Watford

0 - 1

Blackburn Rovers

ENG LCH

11/02/2023 15:00

Watford

1 - 1

Blackburn Rovers

ENG LCH

13/09/2022 18:45

Blackburn Rovers

2 - 0

Watford

ENG LCH

24/02/2021 19:45

Blackburn Rovers

2 - 3

Watford

ENG LCH

21/10/2020 18:45

Watford

3 - 1

Blackburn Rovers

ENG LCH

07/02/2015 15:00

Watford

1 - 0

Blackburn Rovers

ENG LCH

Blackburn Rovers

33%

Draw

17%

Watford

50%

Blackburn Rovers Last 6 matches

16/12/2023 15:00

Southampton 4 - 0 Blackburn Rovers ENG LCH

12/12/2023 19:45

Blackburn Rovers 2 - 1 Bristol City ENG LCH

09/12/2023 12:30

Blackburn Rovers 0 - 2 Leeds United ENG LCH

02/12/2023 15:00

Sheffield Wednesday 3 - 1 Blackburn Rovers ENG LCH

29/11/2023 19:45

Blackburn Rovers 4 - 2 Birmingham City ENG LCH

25/11/2023 15:00

Stoke City 0 - 3 Blackburn Rovers ENG LCH

Win

50%

Draw

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Watford

16/12/2023 15:00

Preston North End 1 - 5 Watford ENG LCH

12/12/2023 19:45

Watford 1 - 2 Ipswich Town ENG LCH

09/12/2023 15:00

Watford 1 - 1 Southampton ENG LCH

02/12/2023 15:00

Hull City 1 - 2 Watford ENG LCH

28/11/2023 20:00

Watford 3 - 2 Norwich City ENG LCH

25/11/2023 15:00

Leicester City 2 - 0 Watford ENG LCH

Win

50%

Draw

17%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues England Championship

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Goals

Scored

174

Avg. per game

0.58

Conceded

156

Avg. per game

0.52

Scored

158

Avg. per game

0.53

Conceded

196

Avg. per game

0.65

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

1 (17%)5 (83%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 300 matches

YesNo

125 (42%)175 (58%)

In last 300 matches

NoYes

123 (41%)177 (59%)

Blackburn Rovers

Recent matches

Watford

Under /Over

(69%)31 14(31%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(84%)38 7(16%)

Under /Over

(27%)12 33(73%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(47%)21 24(53%)

Under /Over

(31%)14 31(69%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(42%)19 26(58%)

/Yes

(47%)21 24(53%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(60%)27 18(40%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Blackburn Rovers

Watford

Shots

Blackburn Rovers

Total shots

11.08 avg / game

Blocked

750 total

Avg. 3.22

Watford

Total shots

11.91 avg / game

Blocked

818 total

Avg. 3.41

Blackburn Rovers Pass Watford

Total passes

111990

Avg. 431 / game

Accurate

76%

Ball possession

50%

Total passes

111211

Avg. 417 / game

Accurate

78%

Ball possession

50%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Blackburn Rovers

300

Played games

Watford

300

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.30

Clean sheets

0.28

4.72

1415

Corners

1497

4.99

20.97

6291

Throw-ins

5827

19.42

1.90

571

Offsides

428

1.43

2.56

768

GK saves

777

2.59

Blackburn Rovers

DISCIPLINARY

Watford

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.94

581

565

1.88

0.06

0.07

9.74

2921

Fouls

3254

10.85

14.12

4235

Tackles

4019

13.40

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How We Build the Blackburn Rovers vs Watford Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Blackburn Rovers vs Watford on 23 December 2023 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this England Championship fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Blackburn Rovers vs Watford Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Blackburn Rovers's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Watford's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

England Championship Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live England Championship standings and the England Championship form table to understand exactly where Blackburn Rovers and Watford sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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