Watford vs Ipswich Town: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 24 February

Watford

D L L L L

16th place in England Championship

0-2

24/02/2026 19:45

Ipswich Town

L D W D D

2nd place in England Championship

England Championship

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Watford vs Ipswich Town on 24 February 2026 (kick-off: 19:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Watford vs Ipswich Town preview before placing your bet.

Watford are currently 16th with 57 points after 46 matches.
Ipswich Town sit 2nd with 84 points from 46 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Ipswich Town to win with probability 44%.
Head-to-head history favors Ipswich Town, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Watford have one win, while 2 matches ended in draws.

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

19:45

2026-02-24

Watford vs Ipswich Town - Prediction & Odds

Watford

Ipswich Town

2026-02-24 19:45

STANDINGS UP TO 24/02/2026

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

04/11/2025 19:45

Ipswich Town

1 - 1

Watford

ENG LCH

10/04/2024 18:45

Ipswich Town

0 - 0

Watford

ENG LCH

12/12/2023 19:45

Watford

1 - 2

Ipswich Town

ENG LCH

21/03/2015 15:00

Watford

0 - 1

Ipswich Town

ENG LCH

08/11/2014 15:00

Ipswich Town

1 - 0

Watford

ENG LCH

19/04/2014 14:00

Watford

3 - 1

Ipswich Town

ENG LCH

Watford

17%

Draw

33%

Ipswich Town

50%

Watford Last 6 matches

21/02/2026 15:00

Watford 2 - 0 Derby County ENG LCH

14/02/2026 15:00

Preston North End 2 - 2 Watford ENG LCH

07/02/2026 12:30

Southampton 1 - 0 Watford ENG LCH

03/02/2026 19:45

Hull City 0 - 0 Watford ENG LCH

31/01/2026 15:00

Watford 0 - 2 Swansea City ENG LCH

24/01/2026 15:00

Blackburn Rovers 1 - 1 Watford ENG LCH

Win

17%

Draw

50%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Ipswich Town

21/02/2026 15:00

Wrexham 5 - 3 Ipswich Town ENG LCH

13/02/2026 19:45

Wrexham 1 - 0 Ipswich Town ENG FAC

07/02/2026 12:30

Derby County 1 - 2 Ipswich Town ENG LCH

31/01/2026 15:00

Ipswich Town 1 - 1 Preston North End ENG LCH

24/01/2026 15:00

Sheffield United 3 - 1 Ipswich Town ENG LCH

20/01/2026 19:45

Ipswich Town 2 - 0 Bristol City ENG LCH

Win

33%

Draw

17%

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

Goals

Scored

158

Avg. per game

0.53

Conceded

196

Avg. per game

0.65

Scored

241

Avg. per game

0.80

Conceded

170

Avg. per game

0.57

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 300 matches

YesNo

123 (41%)177 (59%)

In last 300 matches

NoYes

166 (55%)134 (45%)

Watford

Recent matches

Ipswich Town

Under /Over

(84%)38 7(16%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(84%)38 7(16%)

Under /Over

(47%)21 24(53%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(38%)17 28(62%)

Under /Over

(42%)19 26(58%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(49%)22 23(51%)

/Yes

(60%)27 18(40%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(56%)25 20(44%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Watford

Ipswich Town

Shots

Watford

Total shots

11.91 avg / game

Blocked

818 total

Avg. 3.41

Ipswich Town

Total shots

13.61 avg / game

Blocked

1049 total

Avg. 4.25

Watford Pass Ipswich Town

Total passes

111211

Avg. 417 / game

Accurate

78%

Ball possession

50%

Total passes

119202

Avg. 455 / game

Accurate

79%

Ball possession

54%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Watford

300

Played games

Ipswich Town

300

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.28

Clean sheets

0.33

4.99

1497

Corners

1657

5.52

19.42

5827

Throw-ins

5714

19.05

1.43

428

Offsides

534

1.78

2.59

777

GK saves

647

2.16

Watford

DISCIPLINARY

Ipswich Town

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.88

565

534

1.78

0.07

0.03

10.85

3254

Fouls

3145

10.48

13.40

4019

Tackles

3450

11.50

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How We Build the Watford vs Ipswich Town Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Watford vs Ipswich Town on 24 February 2026 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 Ipswich Town 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 Ipswich Town'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 Ipswich Town 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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