Leicester City vs Watford: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 26 December

Leicester City

D L L D D

23rd place in England Championship

1-2

26/12/2025 11:00

Watford

D L L L L

16th place in England Championship

England Championship

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Leicester City vs Watford on 26 December 2025 (kick-off: 11:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Leicester City vs Watford preview before placing your bet.

Leicester City will face Watford in England Championship on December 26, 2025 at 11:00.
Leicester City are currently 23rd with 46 points after 46 matches.
Watford sit 16th with 57 points from 46 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 1 - 1 and average coefficient 2.11.

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

11:00

2025-12-26

Leicester City vs Watford - Prediction & Odds

Leicester City

Watford

2025-12-26 11:00

STANDINGS UP TO 26/12/2025

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

01 Coventry City	95	46	28	11	7	97	45	52
02 Ipswich Town	84	46	23	15	8	80	47	33
03 Millwall	83	46	24	11	11	64	49	15
04 Southampton	80	46	22	14	10	82	56	26
05 Middlesbrough	80	46	22	14	10	72	47	25
06 Hull City	73	46	21	10	15	70	66	4
07 Wrexham	71	46	19	14	13	69	65	4
08 Derby County	69	46	20	9	17	67	59	8
09 Norwich City	65	46	19	8	19	63	56	7
10 Birmingham City	64	46	17	13	16	57	56	1
11 Swansea City	64	46	18	10	18	57	59	-2
12 Bristol City	62	46	17	11	18	59	59	0
13 Sheffield United	60	46	18	6	22	66	66	0
14 Preston North End	60	46	15	15	16	55	62	-7
15 Queens Park Rangers (QPR)	58	46	16	10	20	61	73	-12
16 Watford	57	46	14	15	17	53	65	-12
17 Stoke City	55	46	15	10	21	51	56	-5
18 Portsmouth	55	46	14	13	19	49	64	-15
19 Charlton Athletic	53	46	13	14	19	44	58	-14
20 Blackburn Rovers	52	46	13	13	20	42	56	-14
21 West Bromwich(WBA)	51	46	13	14	19	48	58	-10
22 Oxford United	47	46	11	14	21	45	59	-14
23 Leicester City	46	46	12	16	18	58	68	-10
24 Sheffield Wednesday	0	46	2	12	32	29	89	-60

Head To Head

10/02/2024 11:00

Watford

1 - 2

Leicester City

ENG LCH

25/11/2023 11:00

Leicester City

2 - 0

Watford

ENG LCH

15/05/2022 09:00

Watford

1 - 5

Leicester City

ENG PR

08/01/2022 11:00

Leicester City

4 - 1

Watford

ENG FAC

28/11/2021 10:00

Leicester City

4 - 2

Watford

ENG PR

20/06/2020 07:30

Watford

1 - 1

Leicester City

ENG PR

Watford

50%

Draw

17%

Leicester City

33%

Leicester City Last 6 matches

20/12/2025 11:00

Queens Park Rangers (QPR) 4 - 1 Leicester City

ENG LCH

13/12/2025 11:00

Leicester City 3 - 1 Ipswich Town

ENG LCH

10/12/2025 15:45

Bristol City 2 - 2 Leicester City

ENG LCH

06/12/2025 08:30

Derby County 1 - 3 Leicester City

ENG LCH

29/11/2025 08:30

Leicester City 2 - 3 Sheffield United

ENG LCH

25/11/2025 16:00

Southampton 3 - 0 Leicester City

ENG LCH

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Watford

20/12/2025 11:00

Watford 1 - 0 Stoke City

ENG LCH

13/12/2025 11:00

Wrexham 2 - 2 Watford

ENG LCH

09/12/2025 15:45

Watford 1 - 1 Sheffield Wednesday

ENG LCH

06/12/2025 08:30

Watford 3 - 2 Norwich City

ENG LCH

01/12/2025 16:00

Birmingham City 2 - 1 Watford

ENG LCH

25/11/2025 15:45

Watford 1 - 1 Preston North End

ENG LCH

Win

33%

Draw

50%

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues England Championship

Played games

Leicester City

Watford

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.26

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.48

Scored

Avg. per game

1.15

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.41

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 46 matches

YesNo

37 (80%)9 (20%)

In last 46 matches

NoYes

32 (70%)14 (30%)

Leicester City

Recent matches

Watford

Under /Over

(84%)38 7(16%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(82%)37 8(18%)

Under /Over

(42%)19 26(58%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(42%)19 26(58%)

Under /Over

(36%)16 29(64%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(38%)17 28(62%)

/Yes

(71%)32 13(29%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(60%)27 18(40%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Leicester City

Watford

Shots

Leicester City

Total shots

12.80 avg / game

Blocked

171 total

Avg. 3.89

Watford

Total shots

13.89 avg / game

Blocked

184 total

Avg. 4.38

Leicester City Pass Watford

Total passes

19653

Avg. 427 / game

Accurate

80%

Ball possession

52%

Total passes

19083

Avg. 415 / game

Accurate

80%

Ball possession

51%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Leicester City

Played games

Watford

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.13

Clean sheets

0.15

5.26

242

Corners

226

4.91

22.87

1052

Throw-ins

976

21.22

1.48

Offsides

1.22

2.67

123

GK saves

124

2.70

Leicester City

DISCIPLINARY

Watford

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.76

2.09

0.09

0.07

10.76

495

Fouls

498

10.83

9.80

451

Tackles

443

9.63

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How We Build the Leicester City vs Watford Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Leicester City vs Watford on 26 December 2025 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.

Leicester City vs Watford Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Leicester City'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 Leicester City and Watford sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our England Championship predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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