Watford vs Derby County: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 24 August

Watford

W L L L L

14th place in England Championship

2-1

24/08/2024 10:00

Derby County

D D L W W

19th place in England Championship

England Championship

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Watford vs Derby County on 24 August 2024 (kick-off: 10:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Watford vs Derby County preview before placing your bet.

Watford are currently 14th with 57 points after 46 matches.
Derby County sit 19th with 50 points from 46 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Watford to win with probability 47%.
Head-to-head history favors Derby County, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Watford 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

10:00

2024-08-24

Watford vs Derby County - Prediction & Odds

Watford

Derby County

2024-08-24 10:00

STANDINGS UP TO 24/08/2024

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

01 Leeds United	100	46	29	13	4	95	30	65
02 Burnley	100	46	28	16	2	69	16	53
03 Sheffield United	90	46	28	8	10	63	36	27
04 Sunderland A.F.C	76	46	21	13	12	58	44	14
05 Coventry City	69	46	20	9	17	64	58	6
06 Bristol City	68	46	17	17	12	59	55	4
07 Blackburn Rovers	66	46	19	9	18	53	48	5
08 Millwall	66	46	18	12	16	47	49	-2
09 West Bromwich(WBA)	64	46	15	19	12	57	47	10
10 Middlesbrough	64	46	18	10	18	64	56	8
11 Swansea City	61	46	17	10	19	51	56	-5
12 Sheffield Wednesday	58	46	15	13	18	60	69	-9
13 Norwich City	57	46	14	15	17	71	68	3
14 Watford	57	46	16	9	21	53	61	-8
15 Queens Park Rangers (QPR)	56	46	14	14	18	53	63	-10
16 Portsmouth	54	46	14	12	20	58	71	-13
17 Oxford United	53	46	13	14	19	49	65	-16
18 Stoke City	51	46	12	15	19	45	62	-17
19 Derby County	50	46	13	11	22	48	56	-8
20 Preston North End	50	46	10	20	16	48	59	-11
21 Hull City	49	46	12	13	21	44	54	-10
22 Luton Town	49	46	13	10	23	45	69	-24
23 Plymouth Argyle	46	46	11	13	22	51	88	-37
24 Cardiff City	44	46	9	17	20	48	73	-25

Head To Head

19/02/2021 15:45

Watford

2 - 1

Derby County

ENG LCH

16/10/2020 14:45

Derby County

0 - 1

Watford

ENG LCH

03/04/2015 14:45

Derby County

2 - 2

Watford

ENG LCH

22/11/2014 11:00

Watford

1 - 2

Derby County

ENG LCH

26/04/2014 10:00

Derby County

4 - 2

Watford

ENG LCH

19/10/2013 10:00

Watford

2 - 3

Derby County

ENG LCH

Watford

33%

Draw

17%

Derby County

50%

Watford Last 6 matches

13/08/2024 14:45

Watford 5 - 0 Milton Keynes Dons ENG LC

10/08/2024 07:30

Millwall 2 - 3 Watford ENG LCH

03/08/2024 10:00

Watford 1 - 1 Brentford INT CF

30/07/2024 14:30

Wycombe Wanderers 3 - 2 Watford INT CF

24/07/2024 14:00

Hibernian 2 - 3 Watford INT CF

20/07/2024 10:00

Gillingham 2 - 0 Watford INT CF

Win

50%

Draw

17%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Derby County

17/08/2024 07:30

Derby County 1 - 0 Middlesbrough ENG LCH

13/08/2024 14:45

Derby County 2 - 1 Chesterfield ENG LC

09/08/2024 15:00

Blackburn Rovers 4 - 2 Derby County ENG LCH

03/08/2024 10:00

Derby County 2 - 1 Real Valladolid INT CF

31/07/2024 14:45

Barnsley 4 - 3 Derby County INT CF

27/07/2024 10:00

Shrewsbury Town 2 - 1 Derby County INT CF

Win

50%

Draw

Lost

50%

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

Watford

Derby County

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.70

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.39

Scored

Avg. per game

0.57

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.43

Scored a goal

In last 6 home matches

YesNo

1 (17%)5 (83%)

In last 6 home matches

NoYes

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 23 home matches

YesNo

12 (52%)11 (48%)

In last 23 home matches

NoYes

9 (39%)14 (61%)

Watford

Recent matches

Derby County

Under /Over

(65%)15 8(35%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(57%)13 10(43%)

Under /Over

(30%)7 16(70%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(17%)4 19(83%)

Under /Over

(30%)7 16(70%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(30%)7 16(70%)

/Yes

(52%)12 11(48%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(30%)7 16(70%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Watford

Derby County

Shots

Watford

Total shots

12.30 avg / game

Blocked

64 total

Avg. 3.56

Derby County

Total shots

12.00 avg / game

Blocked

68 total

Avg. 4.00

Watford Pass Derby County

Total passes

10295

Avg. 448 / game

Accurate

82%

Ball possession

53%

Total passes

7539

Avg. 328 / game

Accurate

72%

Ball possession

44%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Watford

Played games

Derby County

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.39

Clean sheets

0.43

5.96

137

Corners

122

5.30

20.39

469

Throw-ins

549

23.87

1.57

Offsides

1.91

3.04

GK saves

2.22

Watford

DISCIPLINARY

Derby County

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.26

1.74

0.17

0.00

11.96

275

Fouls

267

11.61

14.61

336

Tackles

421

18.30

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How We Build the Watford vs Derby County Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Watford vs Derby County on 24 August 2024 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.

Watford vs Derby County Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Watford's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Derby County'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 Watford and Derby County 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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