Watford vs Portsmouth Prediction, analysis & Match Preview – January 21

Watford

D L L L L

16th place in England Championship

1-1

21/01/2026 15:45

Portsmouth

W W W L W

18th place in England Championship

England Championship

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Watford vs Portsmouth on January 21, 2026 (kick-off: 15:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Watford vs Portsmouth preview before placing for you.

Watford are currently 16th with 57 points after 46 matches.
Portsmouth sit 18th with 55 points from 46 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Watford to win with probability 53%.
Head-to-head history favors Watford, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Portsmouth 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

15:45

2026-01-21

Watford vs Portsmouth - Prediction & Odds

Watford

Portsmouth

2026-01-21 15:45

STANDINGS UP TO 21/01/2026

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

01/10/2025 14:45

Portsmouth

2 - 2

Watford

ENG LCH

21/04/2025 10:00

Portsmouth

1 - 0

Watford

ENG LCH

26/12/2024 11:00

Watford

2 - 1

Portsmouth

ENG LCH

02/01/2012 11:00

Portsmouth

2 - 0

Watford

ENG LCH

19/11/2011 11:00

Watford

2 - 0

Portsmouth

ENG LCH

01/01/2011 13:20

Watford

3 - 0

Portsmouth

ENG LCH

Watford

50%

Draw

17%

Portsmouth

33%

Watford Last 6 matches

17/01/2026 08:30

Watford 0 - 2 Millwall ENG LCH

10/01/2026 13:45

Bristol City 5 - 1 Watford ENG FAC

01/01/2026 11:00

Watford 3 - 0 Birmingham City ENG LCH

29/12/2025 15:45

Norwich City 0 - 1 Watford ENG LCH

26/12/2025 11:00

Leicester City 1 - 2 Watford ENG LCH

20/12/2025 11:00

Watford 1 - 0 Stoke City ENG LCH

Win

67%

Draw

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Portsmouth

17/01/2026 11:00

Sheffield Wednesday 0 - 1 Portsmouth ENG LCH

11/01/2026 10:00

Portsmouth 1 - 4 Arsenal ENG FAC

01/01/2026 11:00

Bristol City 5 - 0 Portsmouth ENG LCH

29/12/2025 15:45

Portsmouth 2 - 1 Charlton Athletic ENG LCH

26/12/2025 11:00

Portsmouth 1 - 1 Queens Park Rangers (QPR) ENG LCH

20/12/2025 11:00

Derby County 1 - 1 Portsmouth ENG LCH

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues England Championship

Played games

Goals

Scored

355

Avg. per game

1.18

Conceded

402

Avg. per game

1.34

Scored

432

Avg. per game

1.44

Conceded

360

Avg. per game

1.20

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 300 matches

YesNo

209 (70%)91 (30%)

In last 300 matches

NoYes

225 (75%)75 (25%)

Watford

Recent matches

Portsmouth

Under /Over

(84%)38 7(16%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(71%)32 13(29%)

Under /Over

(47%)21 24(53%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(29%)13 32(71%)

Under /Over

(42%)19 26(58%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(42%)19 26(58%)

/Yes

(60%)27 18(40%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(58%)26 19(42%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Watford

Portsmouth

Shots

Watford

Total shots

11.91 avg / game

Blocked

818 total

Avg. 3.41

Portsmouth

Total shots

12.03 avg / game

Blocked

843 total

Avg. 3.63

Watford Pass Portsmouth

Total passes

111211

Avg. 417 / game

Accurate

78%

Ball possession

50%

Total passes

102383

Avg. 400 / game

Accurate

72%

Ball possession

53%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Watford

300

Played games

Portsmouth

300

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.28

Clean sheets

0.32

4.99

1497

Corners

1589

5.30

19.42

5827

Throw-ins

6159

20.53

1.43

428

Offsides

474

1.58

2.59

777

GK saves

711

2.37

Watford

DISCIPLINARY

Portsmouth

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.88

565

533

1.78

0.07

0.05

10.85

3254

Fouls

2998

9.99

13.40

4019

Tackles

3341

11.14

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Queens Park Rangers (QPR)

How We Build the Watford vs Portsmouth Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Watford vs Portsmouth on 21 January 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 Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth'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 Portsmouth 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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