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.

Our algorithm prediction: Southampton to win with probability 45%.
Head-to-head history favors Southampton, 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

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

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Goals

Scored

197

Avg. per game

0.66

Conceded

206

Avg. per game

0.69

Scored

223

Avg. per game

0.74

Conceded

257

Avg. per game

0.86

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

146 (49%)154 (51%)

In last 300 matches

NoYes

149 (50%)151 (50%)

Watford

Recent matches

Southampton

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

(40%)18 27(60%)

Under /Over

(42%)19 26(58%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(53%)24 21(47%)

/Yes

(60%)27 18(40%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(69%)31 14(31%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Watford

Southampton

Shots

Watford

Total shots

11.91 avg / game

Blocked

818 total

Avg. 3.41

Southampton

Total shots

12.47 avg / game

Blocked

941 total

Avg. 3.72

Watford Pass Southampton

Total passes

111211

Avg. 417 / game

Accurate

78%

Ball possession

50%

Total passes

127640

Avg. 480 / game

Accurate

82%

Ball possession

53%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Watford

300

Played games

Southampton

300

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.28

Clean sheets

0.21

4.99

1497

Corners

1627

5.42

19.42

5827

Throw-ins

4859

16.20

1.43

428

Offsides

462

1.54

2.59

777

GK saves

784

2.61

Watford

DISCIPLINARY

Southampton

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.88

565

553

1.84

0.07

0.05

10.85

3254

Fouls

2986

9.95

13.40

4019

Tackles

4023

13.41

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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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