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

Watford

W L L L L

14th place in England Championship

2-1

26/12/2024 11:00

Portsmouth

L D W W D

16th place in England Championship

England Championship

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Watford vs Portsmouth on 26 December 2024 (kick-off: 11:00) 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 your bet.

Watford will face Portsmouth in England Championship on December 26, 2024 at 11:00.
Watford are currently 14th with 57 points after 46 matches.
Portsmouth sit 16th with 54 points from 46 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 1 and average coefficient 1.83.

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

2024-12-26

Watford vs Portsmouth - Prediction & Odds

Watford

Portsmouth

2024-12-26 11:00

STANDINGS UP TO 26/12/2024

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

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

16/10/2010 10:00

Portsmouth

3 - 2

Watford

ENG LCH

09/04/2007 07:45

Watford

4 - 2

Portsmouth

ENG PR

18/11/2006 11:00

Portsmouth

2 - 1

Watford

ENG PR

Portsmouth

100%

Draw

Watford

Watford Last 6 matches

21/12/2024 11:00

Burnley 2 - 1 Watford

ENG LCH

15/12/2024 10:00

Watford 2 - 1 West Bromwich(WBA)

ENG LCH

11/12/2024 15:45

Hull City 1 - 1 Watford

ENG LCH

30/11/2024 08:30

Watford 0 - 0 Queens Park Rangers (QPR)

ENG LCH

26/11/2024 15:45

Watford 1 - 0 Bristol City

ENG LCH

22/11/2024 16:00

Plymouth Argyle 2 - 2 Watford

ENG LCH

Win

33%

Draw

50%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Portsmouth

21/12/2024 08:30

Portsmouth 4 - 1 Coventry City

ENG LCH

13/12/2024 16:00

Derby County 4 - 0 Portsmouth

ENG LCH

10/12/2024 15:45

Portsmouth 0 - 0 Norwich City

ENG LCH

07/12/2024 11:00

Portsmouth 3 - 0 Bristol City

ENG LCH

30/11/2024 11:00

Swansea City 2 - 2 Portsmouth

ENG LCH

09/11/2024 11:00

Portsmouth 3 - 1 Preston North End

ENG LCH

Win

50%

Draw

33%

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues England Championship

Played games

Watford

Portsmouth

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.15

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.33

Scored

Avg. per game

1.26

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.54

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 46 matches

YesNo

35 (76%)11 (24%)

In last 46 matches

NoYes

32 (70%)14 (30%)

Watford

Recent matches

Portsmouth

Under /Over

(69%)31 14(31%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(73%)33 12(27%)

Under /Over

(31%)14 31(69%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(36%)16 29(64%)

Under /Over

(42%)19 26(58%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(47%)21 24(53%)

/Yes

(56%)25 20(44%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(56%)25 20(44%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Watford

Portsmouth

Shots

Watford

Total shots

11.52 avg / game

Blocked

114 total

Avg. 3.26

Portsmouth

Total shots

11.28 avg / game

Blocked

121 total

Avg. 3.36

Watford Pass Portsmouth

Total passes

19667

Avg. 428 / game

Accurate

80%

Ball possession

53%

Total passes

14874

Avg. 323 / game

Accurate

69%

Ball possession

45%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Watford

Played games

Portsmouth

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.26

Clean sheets

0.22

5.30

244

Corners

260

5.65

20.26

932

Throw-ins

1063

23.11

1.72

Offsides

1.70

3.13

144

GK saves

148

3.22

Watford

DISCIPLINARY

Portsmouth

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.24

103

113

2.46

0.13

0.02

12.13

558

Fouls

530

11.52

15.22

700

Tackles

651

14.15

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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 26 December 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 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

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