Watford vs Southampton: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 28 January

Watford

D W W D D

No standing data

1-1

28/01/2024 10:00

Southampton

W W W D W

No standing data

England FA Cup

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Watford vs Southampton on 28 January 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 Southampton preview before placing your bet.

Watford will face Southampton in England FA Cup on January 28, 2024 at 10:00.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 1 and average coefficient 1.99.

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

2024-01-28

Watford vs Southampton - Prediction & Odds

Watford

Southampton

2024-01-28 10:00

STANDINGS UP TO 28/01/2024

The standings compare the rankings (Rank-XH) of Watford and Southampton in the England FA Cup football standings for the 2023-2024 season, updated before kickoff and immediately after the match ends.

Head To Head

09/12/2023 11:00

Watford

1 - 1

Southampton

ENG LCH

23/07/2022 10:00

Watford

0 - 0

Southampton

INT CF

13/03/2022 10:00

Southampton

1 - 2

Watford

ENG PR

30/10/2021 10:00

Watford

0 - 1

Southampton

ENG PR

28/06/2020 11:30

Watford

1 - 3

Southampton

ENG PR

30/11/2019 13:30

Southampton

2 - 1

Watford

ENG PR

Watford

17%

Draw

33%

Southampton

50%

Watford Last 6 matches

20/01/2024 11:00

Bristol City 1 - 1 Watford

ENG LCH

14/01/2024 08:00

Queens Park Rangers (QPR) 1 - 2 Watford

ENG LCH

06/01/2024 11:00

Watford 2 - 1 Chesterfield

ENG FAC

01/01/2024 11:00

Plymouth Argyle 3 - 3 Watford

ENG LCH

29/12/2023 15:45

Watford 1 - 1 Stoke City

ENG LCH

26/12/2023 11:00

Watford 1 - 4 Bristol City

ENG LCH

Win

33%

Draw

50%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Southampton

20/01/2024 08:30

Swansea City 1 - 3 Southampton

ENG LCH

13/01/2024 11:00

Southampton 4 - 0 Sheffield Wednesday

ENG LCH

06/01/2024 11:00

Southampton 4 - 0 Walsall

ENG FAC

01/01/2024 11:00

Norwich City 1 - 1 Southampton

ENG LCH

29/12/2023 14:00

Southampton 2 - 1 Plymouth Argyle

ENG LCH

26/12/2023 11:00

Southampton 5 - 0 Swansea City

ENG LCH

Win

83%

Draw

17%

Lost

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues England FA Cup

Played games

Watford

Southampton

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.30

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.34

Scored

100

Avg. per game

1.85

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.31

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 50 matches

YesNo

36 (72%)14 (28%)

In last 50 matches

NoYes

47 (87%)7 (13%)

Watford

Recent matches

Southampton

Under /Over

(73%)33 12(27%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(82%)37 8(18%)

Under /Over

(38%)17 28(62%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(36%)16 29(64%)

Under /Over

(44%)20 25(56%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(49%)22 23(51%)

/Yes

(60%)27 18(40%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(58%)26 19(42%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Watford

Southampton

Shots

Watford

Total shots

13.06 avg / game

Blocked

182 total

Avg. 3.79

Southampton

Total shots

15.43 avg / game

Blocked

241 total

Avg. 4.73

Watford Pass Southampton

Total passes

21792

Avg. 454 / game

Accurate

81%

Ball possession

51%

Total passes

33942

Avg. 653 / game

Accurate

89%

Ball possession

65%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Watford

Played games

Southampton

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.28

Clean sheets

0.30

5.22

261

Corners

385

7.13

21.54

1077

Throw-ins

948

17.56

1.60

Offsides

102

1.89

3.32

166

GK saves

128

2.37

Watford

DISCIPLINARY

Southampton

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.30

115

122

2.26

0.06

0.06

12.18

609

Fouls

515

9.54

16.00

800

Tackles

761

14.09

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How We Build the Watford vs Southampton Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Watford vs Southampton on 28 January 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 FA Cup 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 Southampton 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 Southampton'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 FA Cup 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 FA Cup standings and the England FA Cup form table to understand exactly where Watford and Southampton 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 FA Cup predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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